Aditi Deshmukh (née Ghorpade), professionally known as Aditi Pratap, is a former Indian actress who worked in Hindi television. She made her acting debut with Koshish - Ek Aashaa and is best known for her roles in Hatim and Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar.[1] Aditi is married to Congress politician and MLA Amit Deshmukh.[2]

Aditi Deshmukh
Born
Aditi Ghorpade

OccupationActress
Years active2000–2007
Notable workHatim
Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar
Spouse
(m. 2008)
Children2
FamilyDeshmukh (by marriage)

Personal life

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Aditi was born as Aditi Ghorpade in a Marathi family in Pune, Maharashtra to Pratap Ghorpade and Shailaja Ghorpade. She was raised in Bangalore and Delhi.[2] Her parents have connections to Thanjavore Maratha kingdom.

Aditi married Congress politician and MLA Amit Deshmukh,[3][4] son of former chief minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh on 28 February 2008. The couple have two sons named Avir and Avan.[5]

Career

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Pratap made her acting debut in 2000 with Koshish - Ek Aashaa. From 2001 to 2002, she played Sahiba in Maan.[6] Pratap then played Princess Sunayna in Hatim opposite Romiit Raaj, from 2003 to 2004. From 2004 to 2005, she played Leena in Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh!.[7]

Pratap played Aditi Singh opposite Ashish Kapoor in Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar from 2005 to 2007.[8] In 2006, she made her film debut with Banaras: A Mystic Love Story, where she played Anjali.[9] From 2006 to 2007, she played a role in Risshton Ki Dor, which marked her last screen appearance.[10]

Philanthropy

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Deshmukh is a philanthropist and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of a farm-to-table venture, 21 Organic. She is also the co-founder of Namaskar Ayurved.[11]

As the executive trustee of the Vilasrao Deshmukh Foundation, she is helping 26 villages in Latur become sustainable, through various initiatives.[12] Deshmukh is involved in the development of women, children, the environment and Indian culture. She is also the Head of Goldcrest Group of Schools.[13]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Banaras: A Mystic Love Story Anjali

Television

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Year Title Role Ref.
2000–2001 Koshish - Ek Aashaa Neeraj's sister
2001–2002 Maan Sahiba
2003–2004 Hatim Rajkumari Sunaina [14]
2004–2005 Hey...Yehii To Haii Woh! Leena
2005–2007 Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar Aditi Singh [15]
2006–2007 Risshton Ki Dor Un­known [16]

References

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  1. ^ "Saat Phere reunion: Aditi Pratap reunites with co-stars Surekha Sikri and Ashlesha Sawant". Times of India. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Wedding bells for Aditi Pratap". Times of India. Retrieved 24 June 2016. Aditi lived in Bangalore and Delhi before she came to Mumbai.
  3. ^ "Amit Deshmukh: Congress leader who is set to battle from Latur". Mid Day. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Amit Deshmukh and Aditi Pratap: Proud parents". The Indian Express. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  5. ^ "From Vilasrao Deshmukh to little Rahyl: The family tree of the Deshmukhs". Mid Day. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  6. ^ "DD rewinds to old hit shows on its Metro channel as Nine Gold shuts off". Indian Television Dot Com. 11 September 2001. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  7. ^ ""The fate of a program is governed by the channel it is telecasted on": Sagar Arts' Amrit Sagar". Indian Television dot com.
  8. ^ "Two new shows propel Zee TV back into the soap game, unveil new traditional woman". India Today. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  9. ^ Rediff News. "I'm very proud of Banaras: A Mystic Love Story". Rediff.com. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
  10. ^ Poojary, Sapana Patil (25 November 2006). "Risshton ki bore?". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  11. ^ "This Entrepreneur Is Committed To Organic Farming & Ayurvedic Way Of Life". Femina India. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  12. ^ "This social entrepreneur is helping 26 villages in Latur to become self-sustainable". Krishi Jagran. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  13. ^ "Mrs. Aditi Amit Deshmukh - The Philanthropist". WE Foundation. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  14. ^ "Hatim Tai to debut on Star Plus on 26 December 2006". Indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 28 November 2011.
  15. ^ "Explained: How Zee scripted its own success story". Rediff.com. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  16. ^ "Risshton Ki Dor: The Glam Gang!". Hindustan Times. 10 June 2006. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
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