Mukta Puntambekar Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
Mukta Puntambekar Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
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Quick Infoā
Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra
Profession: Social Activist
Father: Anil Awachat
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Social Worker, Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 167 cm** in meters**- 1.67 m** in feet & inches**- 5ā 6ā** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Marathi Film: Ekta Kay Jala (2022)  |
| Awards and Honor | ā¢ Suryadatta Rashtriya Stree Shakti Award from the Governor of Maharashtra (2023)  ā¢ Snehadhara Gaurav Puraskar (2018) ā¢ Received contribution cheques from Aamir Khan on behalf of Association For Scientific And Academic Research (ASAR) live on STAR TV. (2012) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 14 June |
| Age (as of 2023) | Years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Pune, Maharashtra |
| School | MES Sou Vimlabai Garware High School, Pune |
| College/University | University of Pune |
| Educational Qualification(s) | ā¢ Graduation at University of Pune (1993) check sources Mukta Puntambekar's Facebook Account ā¢ Masters in Clinical Psychology check sources Muktangan |
| Hobbies | Trekking, Skiing, Travelling, Social service |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 28 February 1994 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Ashish Puntambekar (software engineer)  |
| Children | Son- Ishan Puntambekar Daughter- Kaveri Puntambekar  |
| Parents | Father- Anil Awachat (physician, author, and de-addiction activist; d. 2022)  Mother- Anita Awachat (physician, social activist; d. 1997)  |
| Siblings | Sisters- 2 ā¢ Yashoda Wakankar (social activist)  ā¢ Aditi Awachat  Brother- Akshay Awachat  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mukta Puntambekar
Mukta Puntambekar is a social activist and is known for being the daughter of Anil Awachat, a prominent Marathi author and social activist based in Pune.
After completing her formal education, Mukta Puntambekar joined āMuktangan, a rehabilitation centre in Pune, Maharashtra, as a clinical psychologist. Muktangan was founded by Anil Awachat and his wife, Anita Awachat, in 1986. Soon after Muktangan was started, it received support from different sections of civil society including Marathi cultural icon PL Deshpande, who contributed funds to establish the centre in 1986 and provided books for its library. Initially, it began as a division at the Yerwada Mental Hospital, then expanded to independent facilities nearby, with male and female wards and expert assistance for addiction recovery. Anil Awachat was also recognized for endorsing the anti-superstition movement in Maharashtra.
A picture of Muktangan Rehabilitation Centre, Pune
Mukta Puntambekar often attends various charitable functions and events as a chief guest.
Mukta Puntambekar during the inauguration of Mental Health Week organised by Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health and BJ Medical College, Maharashtra
According to Mukta Puntambekar, she follows Gandhian principles.
She frequently attends panel discussions on addictions.
Mukta Puntambekar during the panel discussion about āInternet addictionā at the National Cyber Psychology Conference at Goa
Mukta Puntambekar often participates in marathons along with her family.
Mukta Puntambekar after participating in NDA Marathon 2023
In her free time, Mukta Puntambekar likes travelling to distant places, cycling, and skiing.
Mukta Puntambekar while enjoying skiing
Once, in a media conversation, she shared that Indian actress Deepti Naval was one of her favourite actresses in Bollywood.
In 2023, she appeared on the television reality show āKaun Banega Crorepati.ā
Once, in a media discussion, she shared that she loved her hometown, Pune, and liked spending Sundays at the hills and forts of Pune. Mukta Puntambekar said,
I feel extremely safe and secure here, no matter what the time. I never hesitate to travel at any hour of the day. I love the green hills surrounding us. I like spending Sundays on these hills and forts such as Sinhgad.ā
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