Aaditi Pohankar is a popular Indian film actress and stage performer who is known for playing one of the leading females in the Tamil film, Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum. Beginning her career as a theater artist, she was mentored by Pandit Satyadev Dubey, apart from working with the veteran theater actor Makrand Deshpande in his play Time Boy. Having performed in several stage plays in Mumbai, she got her break with the Marathi film Lai Bhaari (2014) co-starring Riteish Deshmukh. She received critical acclaim for her work in the Netflix series She and the MX Player series Ashram. She was recently seen opposite Kavin in the coming-of-age romantic drama film, Star, directed by Elan. So, who is Aaditi Pohankar? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Aaditi Pohankar Biography
Aaditi Pohankar was born on 31 December 1994, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She’s currently 29 years old.
| Birth Name | Aaditi Pohankar |
| Nickname | Aaditi |
| Date of Birth | December 31, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Marathi (Indian) |
| Profession | Actress, Stage Performer, Singer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family Details
- Father – Sudhir Pohankar (Former marathon runner)
- Mother – Shobha Pohankar (Former National level hockey player)
- Siblings – None
- Relatives – Sindhu Pohankar (Grandmother, Stage Actor), Ajay Pohankar (Uncle, Classical Vocalist)
Aaditi Pohankar Boyfriend
Aaditi is known to be relatively private about her dating life.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches or 167.5 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Aaditi Pohankar made her acting debut with a small role in the Hindi anthology film Love Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010. The following year, she made her Marathi debut with the film Kunisathi Kunitari. In 2017, she first starred in the multi-starrer comedy film Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum co-starring Atharvaa, Soori, Regina Cassandra, Pranitha Subhash, and Aishwarya Rajesh.
Television Debut
She earned her first television credit in the series She on Netflix, where she played the role of Bhumika “Bhumi” Pardeshi alongside Vijay Varma and Kishore.
Brand Endorsements
During her modeling career, Aaditi has appeared in over 20 TV commercials, including Cadbury Munch, Godrej AER, Airtel, Lenkart, and Samsung. She’s also a supporter of the Celebrity Cricket League franchise, Veer Marathi, and has attended the team’s matches.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – aaditiofficial
- Instagram – aaditipohankar
- Twitter – aaditipohankar
Aaditi Pohankar Facts
She walked the runway at the 2014 International Film Festival of India in Goa as a model.
A former athlete, who has won gold medals at state-level competitions.
She won the MFAA Award for Best Debutant Female for performing in the Marathi film Lai Bhaari.
In 2024, she portrayed Surabi, wife of the lead character, played by Kavin in Elan’s Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic drama film Star.