Aditi Deshmukh

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

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

Personal life

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

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]

Philanthrophy

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

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

Television
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
  1. "Saat Phere reunion: Aditi Pratap reunites with co-stars Surekha Sikri and Ashlesha Sawant". Times of India. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  2. "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. 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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