Bollywood Female Actor
Aaditi Pohankar is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi cinema. She had her breakthrough role alongside Riteish Deshmukh in the Marathi action film Lai Bhaari (2014). To date, she has worked only in two films and two television series.
Pohankar was born on December 31, 1994, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is the daughter of Sudhir and Shobha Pohankar, both of whom are athletes. Pohankar herself was a talented athlete in her school days, representing Maharashtra in athletics and winning medals in the 100 meters and 200 meters races.
After completing her schooling, Pohankar moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting. She enrolled in the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute and graduated in 2012. After graduating, Pohankar started her career as a theatre actor, working with veteran theatre actor Makrand Deshpande. She was also mentored by Pandit Satyadev Dubey and participated in many stage plays in Mumbai.
Pohankar's first break in the Hindi film industry came with the movie LSD: Love, Sex Aur Dhokha (2010). She played a small role in the film, but her performance was noticed by many. Her next film was the Marathi action film Lai Bhaari (2014), in which she played a negative role opposite Riteish Deshmukh. Her performance in the film was critically acclaimed and she won the IMFAA Award for Best Debutant Female for her performance.
In 2017, Pohankar made her television debut with the web series Sacred Games. She played the role of constable Anjali Mathur in the series and her performance was praised by critics and audiences alike. She reprised her role in the second season of the series, which was released in 2019.
In 2020, Pohankar starred in the web series She. She played the role of a police officer who goes undercover to infiltrate a sex trafficking ring. Her performance in the series was critically acclaimed and she won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress for her performance.
Pohankar is a talented actress who is quickly making a name for herself in the Hindi film and television industry. She is known for her strong performances and her ability to bring complex characters to life. She is sure to have a long and successful career in the years to come.