Aaditi Sudhir Pohankar is an accomplished Indian actress and stage performer who has made a significant impact in the Bollywood, Marathi, and Tamil film industries. Born to a family with a strong athletic background, she inherited their competitive spirit and represented her state in athletics during her school days, even winning medals in various events.
As a theatre artist, Pohankar worked with the renowned veteran theatre actor Makrand Deshpande and was mentored by the legendary Pandit Satyadev Dubey. She participated in numerous stage plays in Mumbai, honing her craft and developing her acting skills.
Pohankar's foray into the Hindi film industry began with the movie LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha in 2010. However, it was her role in the Marathi film Lai Bhaari (2014) opposite Riteish Deshmukh that earned her critical acclaim and recognition. Her negative role in the film won her the IMFAA Award for Best Debutant Female.
The talented actress then made her debut in Tamil films with the movie Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum in 2017. She continued to impress audiences with her performances in Hindi films like Truckbhar Swapna (2018) and Typecaste (2017).
In 2020, Pohankar played the lead role of Bhumika Pardeshi in the Hindi Netflix series She, which was written by Imtiaz Ali and Divya Johry. The same year, she was a part of the popular web series Aashram, appearing in all seasons. Her performance in the series earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Bollywood Life OTT Awards in 2021.
Throughout her career, Pohankar has consistently demonstrated her versatility and range as an actress. Her achievements have been recognized, and she was ranked 47th in The Times Most Desirable Women (2020). With her impressive body of work and growing popularity, Pohankar is undoubtedly an actress to watch out for in the years to come.
