Madhura Deshpande is an Indian actress, who mainly works in the Marathi television and film industry. She is best known for her roles in the films Aiyyaa (2012), Bus Stop (2017), and Gulabjaam (2018).
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Wiki/Biography
Madhura Deshpande was born on Sunday, 29 March 1992 (age 31; as of 2023) in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She is an Aries.
Madhura Deshpande’s childhood picture
She had a keen interest in acting and used to participate in several inter-school extra-curricular activities. [1]YouTube – Marathi Box OfficeShe studied commerce at Garware College Of Commerce, Pune. [2]Facebook – Madhura Deshpande
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx.): 50 kgs
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-36
Family
She belongs to a Marathi family. [3]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande
Parents & Siblings
Madhura’s mother’s name is Vaiju Deshpande. Her father’s name is Pushkaraj Deshpande. She has a younger sister named Mukta Deshpande.
Madhura Deshpande with her father and sister
Madhura Deshpande with her mother
Husband & Children
She is married to Aashay Gokhale. The couple got married on 18 January 2018. He is an architect.
Madhura Deshpande and Aashay Gokhale’s marriage picture
Religion/Religious Views
Madhura Deshpande follows Hinduism. [4]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande
Career
Film
Hindi
She made a debut in the Bollywood film industry in 2012 by playing the role of Kamala in the film Aiyyaa.
Aiyyaa (2012)
Marathi
In 2016, she made a debut in the Marathi film industry by playing the role of Manasi in the film & Jara Hatke.
& Jara Hatke (2016)
Later in 2017, she appeared in the film Bus Stop where she played the role of Radhika. In 2018, she appeared in a comedy-drama film Gulabjaam where she played the role of Neha.
Television
TV Serials
She made a television debut by playing the role of Gayatri Sadashiv Kirtane in the Marathi television serial Ase He Kanyadan in 2015 which was telecasted on Zee Marathi.
Ase He Kanyadan (2015)
Later in 2016-17, she appeared in the TV serial Ithe’tch Taka Tambu where she played the role of Gauri Mayekar. In 2019, she appeared in the TV serial Jeevlaga where she played the role of Vidhi. The serial was telecasted on Star Pravah. In 2023, she appeared in the TV serial Shubh Vivah where she played the role of Bhumi.
Music Video
In 2021, Madhura Deshpande appeared in a music video Tu Sakhi Ani Sobti.
Tu Sakhi Ani Sobti (2021)
Anchoring
In 2014, she was an anchor for a Marathi TV Show Comedychi Bullet Train. However, in 2015, she was replaced by Tejaswini Pandit. [5]ETimes
Theatre
In 2020, she appeared in a theatre show Aamne Saamne in which she played the role of Sameera Patkar. The show gained immense popularity and Madhura won several awards for her amazing performance.
Aamne Saamne (2020)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Zee Pride Award, Aamne Samne (2020)
Madhura Deshpande with Zee Pride Award (2020)
- Mata Honour 2075 Award (2021), Aamne Saamne
Favourites
- Food: White Pasta, Panipuri, Sandwich
- Actor: Salman Khan
- Beverage(s): Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
- Soup: Broccoli Almond Soup
Facts/Trivia
- In her leisure time, she loves to read books, cook, play the piano, and do pottery. [6]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande [7]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande
- She is an animal lover and often posts several pictures with dogs and cats.
Madhura Deshpande with a cat
- She is a both coffee and a tea lover [8]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande
- Madhura Deshpande is a fitness freak and goes to the gym to maintain her fitness. [9]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande
- She is a trained Indian classical dancer. [10]Instagram – Madhura DeshpandeShe received the training for Bharatnatyam dance from Guru Sucheta Tai. According to her, whatever she is today, it’s all because of her Bharatnatyam dance skills. She said,
Dance is my first love. Leaning Bharatnatyam changed my life forever. It taught me everything. Discipline, hard work, learning, concentrating, expressing, living, laughing and what not! Today what I am is just because of the dance. I really thank my beloved and honourable Guru Sucheta Tai for everything!!”
- She considers dancing as her first love.
- She is an artist and is often seen practising mandala art.
Madhura Deshpande practising mandala art
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet. [11]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande
- In 2017, she became one of 20 people from all over the world who got lucky to receive a scholarship from the prestigious Shanghai Theatre Academy to learn Chinese theatre and Opera. [12]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande In an interview with The Times of India, she said,
While surfing the internet casually, I had come across some videos about Chinese theatre, which inspired me to apply for the course. I am really lucky to have got selected. It’s a three-week course and I am excited.”
- Madhura Deshpande is often seen consuming alcoholic beverages on different occasions.
Madhura Deshpande with Stella Artois (alcoholic beverage)
- She loves to get nail art done on different occasions. [13]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande
- She loves to have oats and fresh fruits in the morning for her breakfast. [14]YouTube – Mejwani Box Office
- Madhura Deshpande’s theatre play has won several awards and she managed to win three awards for her amazing performance in the play. [15]Instagram – Madhura Deshpande
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