Deepti Devi, also known as Deepti Srikanth Devi, is an Indian actress. She primarily works in Marathi cinema and Television serials.
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Wiki/Biography
Deepti Devi was born on Friday, 21 February 1986 (age 37 years; as of 2023) in Karmala, Solapur, Maharashtra. She pursued a Master of Commerce at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, and then a diploma in graphic design.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 50 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Deepti belongs to a Gujarati family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father’s name is Srikanth Devi and her mother’s is Shobha Devi. She has a brother Umesh who is a Chartered Accountant.
Deepti with her mother, Shobha Devi
Deepti with her brother, Umesh
Husband
Reportedly, Deepti got engaged to Amogh Vaman Desai in August 2013. Amogh is a Mumbai-based architect and interior designer. Once Deepti spoke about her marriage and said, [1]Times Of India
Yes, I got engaged on 11th of August to Amogh Desai. He is a very lovable and mature person and we are going to get married on 26th of December of this year. Its not a love marriage but arrange one.”
However, they reportedly parted ways in 2016 following which Amogh remarried Pooja Mooley in 2018.
Deepti with her husband, Amogh
Religion
Deepti Devi follows Hinduism.
Deepti during Navratri pooja
Career
Film
Deepti played a small role in her debut Marathi film ‘Samar Ek Sangharsh’ (2006). She got a breakthrough in Marathi cinema with the film ‘Conditions Apply – Ati Lagu’ (2017) where she played the lead role of RJ Swara Haldankar.
Deepti in the film Condition apply – Ati Lagu
She appeared in many films including ‘Mantr’ (2018), ‘Naal’ (2018), and ‘Ghar Bandook Biryani’ (2023). The film ‘Mantr’ won the Best Story Award at the 56th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards 2019. It was selected as a finalist for Sanskriti Kaladarpan, a Marathi film competition, and for Pune International Film Festival.
Mantr film poster starring Deepti
Apart from this, she appeared in the short films ‘Kanik’ (2018), ‘Shevanti’ (2020), and ‘Shambharav Sthal’ (2023).
Short film Shevanti poster
Television
Deepti made her debut on Marathi television as Neha Mohite in ‘Avaghachi Sansar’ (2006-2010). It was Zee Marathi’s longest-running soap opera and due to its popularity, it was reaired on Zee Yuva in 2020. In the following years, she appeared in many Hindi and Marathi language TV serials including ‘Parrivaar – Kartavya Ki Pariksha’ (2007-2008), ‘Antarpaat’ (2009), ‘Bhagyavidhata’ (2009-2011), and ‘Mala Saasu Havi’ (2012-2013).
Deepti Devi (left) in Mala Sasu Havi
Apart from this, she played a small role in the web series ‘Indori Ishq’ (2021) and appeared in the song ‘Kahe Koi Ansu’ which was released on Songfest India’s YouTube channel.
Deepti Devi in the song Kahe Koi Aansoo
Favourites
- Fruit: Mango
- Actress: Madhuri Dixit
Facts/Trivia
- Deepti is a sports enthusiast. She loves to play cricket, badminton, and football. She played in BCL (Box Cricket League) and won the Best Female Player award.
- She was a contestant in ‘Zhunj Marathmoli’ (2014), an action and adventure reality show.
- Her film ‘VAAT’, written, directed and produced by Miransha Naik, premiered at the 23rd New York Indian Film Festival.
- Deepti has a huge fan following on Instagram. On her social media account, she promotes various brands including Aura Skin Care and Drame Clothing.
- She is a hodophile. Her social media posts reveal her love for travel.
References
| ↑1 | Times Of India |
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