Aditi Gowitrikar
Encyclopedia
Aditi Gowitrikar is an India
n model
, actress and a doctor
. She won Gladrags Megamodel, and the Mrs. World
contest in 2001, and appeared in reality television series, Bigg Boss (Season 3)
.
Marathi
family in Panvel
, Maharashtra
. She did her schooling in Barns High School
in Panvel
and her MBBS at Grant Medical College in Mumbai
.
by profession. She started her career as a model after winning the Gladrags Mega Model contest in 1996 won the “best body” and “best face” prizes in Asian Super Model Contest in 1997. She modeled for companies such as Ponds and appeared in TV commercials for Coca Cola while working as a ramp model in Mumbai
. In 2001, Gowitrikar participated in the Mrs. World 2001 held in Las Vegas which she won.
Since winning Mrs. World 2001, Gowitrikar continued modeling and also has appeared in minor roles in a number of Bollywood
and South Indian films. She has acted in the Hindi TV serial "Ye Meri Life Hai" and participated in reality television series such Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi
(2008) hosted by Akshay Kumar
, and in the reality television series, Bigg Boss (Season 3)
(2009).
Gowitrikar was married to Muffazal Lakdawala
and they have 2 kids together. The couple separated in early 2009 and have filed for divorce.
Music albums:
TV Advertisements:
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, actress and a doctor
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
. She won Gladrags Megamodel, and the Mrs. World
Mrs. World
Mrs. World is an international beauty pageant organized annually as a beauty contest for married women. It is originally based on the Mrs. America beauty pageant. Arranged on lines similar to other beauty pageants, it also lays stress on women's opinion on marriage...
contest in 2001, and appeared in reality television series, Bigg Boss (Season 3)
Bigg Boss (Season 3)
Bigg Boss Season 3 in 2009 was the third season of the Indian reality TV programme Bigg Boss. It began airing on 4 October 2009 on Colors with Amitabh Bachchan as the host and aired for 84 days concluding on 26 December 2009. Vindu Dara Singh won the show while Pravesh Rana was declared the first...
.
Biography
Gowitrikar was born to an BrahminBrahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
Marathi
Marathi people
The Marathi people or Maharashtrians are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group, that inhabit the Maharashtra region and state of western India. Their language Marathi is part of the southern group of Indo-Aryan languages...
family in Panvel
Panvel
Panvel is city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra. Panvel is also known as the gateway of Konkan region. It adjoins Navi Mumbai, and is just after the Thane district border. Panvel is located on the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway about 21 kilometres from...
, Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
. She did her schooling in Barns High School
Barns High School
Barns High School is an English medium school located in old Panvel in Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is located in Middle Class Housing Society and enjoys access to its large playground. Although it is primarily a school for pupils up to 10th grade, it also offers education up to...
in Panvel
Panvel
Panvel is city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra. Panvel is also known as the gateway of Konkan region. It adjoins Navi Mumbai, and is just after the Thane district border. Panvel is located on the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway about 21 kilometres from...
and her MBBS at Grant Medical College in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
.
Career
Gowitrikar is originally a doctorPhysician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
by profession. She started her career as a model after winning the Gladrags Mega Model contest in 1996 won the “best body” and “best face” prizes in Asian Super Model Contest in 1997. She modeled for companies such as Ponds and appeared in TV commercials for Coca Cola while working as a ramp model in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. In 2001, Gowitrikar participated in the Mrs. World 2001 held in Las Vegas which she won.
Since winning Mrs. World 2001, Gowitrikar continued modeling and also has appeared in minor roles in a number of Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
and South Indian films. She has acted in the Hindi TV serial "Ye Meri Life Hai" and participated in reality television series such Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi
Fear Factor - Khatron Ke Khiladi
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi is an Indian stunt/dare reality game show based on Fear Factor. It was originally created by Endemol and the first episode aired on July 21, 2008 on Colors...
(2008) hosted by Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series",...
, and in the reality television series, Bigg Boss (Season 3)
Bigg Boss (Season 3)
Bigg Boss Season 3 in 2009 was the third season of the Indian reality TV programme Bigg Boss. It began airing on 4 October 2009 on Colors with Amitabh Bachchan as the host and aired for 84 days concluding on 26 December 2009. Vindu Dara Singh won the show while Pravesh Rana was declared the first...
(2009).
Personal life
Gowitrikar has a younger sister, Kirtan Gowitrikar, who works as an actress. She also has a younger brother Alpan Gowitrikar who is 9 years younger than her and is her personal assistant.Gowitrikar was married to Muffazal Lakdawala
Muffazal Lakdawala
Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala is an obesity surgeon in India. He is also a laparoscopic expert and the founder of CODS India - a weight loss and weight management centre located in Mumbai....
and they have 2 kids together. The couple separated in early 2009 and have filed for divorce.
Screen appearances
Filmography:- Thammudu (1999)
- BadriBadri (2001 film)Badri is a 2001 Tamil–language sports action film directed by P. A. Arun Prasad.The film stars Joseph Vijay as a spoiled college brat who turns into a kickboxer to prove himself as a good son and younger brother. Bhumika Chawla, Monal, Dhamu and Vivek also starred in the film. Eight songs in...
(2001) - SochSochSoch is a 2002 Hindi language film starring Sanjay Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Arbaaz Khan, Danny Denzongpa and Aditi Govitrikar among others...
(2002)
- 16 December16 December (film)16 December is a film by director Mani Shankar, based around a plot to destroy the capital city of New Delhi with a nuclear bomb on 16 December 2001 – 30 years after the surrender of Pakistan at the end of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.The film's title comes from the historical date of 16...
(2002) - Baaz: A Bird in DangerBaaz: A Bird in DangerBaaz: A Bird in Danger is 2003 Hindi thriller movie directed by Tinnu Verma and starring Suniel Shetty, Karishma Kapoor, Jackie Shroff.Other cast members include Aditi Gowitrikar, Dino Morea, Suhasini Mulay and Preeti Jhangiani.- Plot :...
(2003) - Dhund: The Fog (2003)
- PaheliPaheliPaheli is a Bollywood ghost movie, released in India on 24 June 2005, directed by Amol Palekar and produced by Gauri Khan, Sanjiv Chawla and Shahrukh Khan, who also plays the male lead...
(2005) - Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are ForeverVictoria No. 203 (2007 film)Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever is a 2007 Bollywood film which is a remake of the 1972 hit film Victoria No. 203. It is directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Kamal Sadanah whose father Brij Sadanah was the producer and director of the original...
(2007) - De Dana DanDe Dana DanDe Dana Dan is a 2009 Hindi comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. The story is a partial adaptation of Priyadarshan's own Malayalam film Vettam. This film is also inspired by the 2000 Hollywood comedy flick Screwed. The film has a huge star cast which includes Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Katrina...
(2009) - Bheja Fry 2 (2011)
- Hum Tum ShabanaHum Tum ShabanaHum Tum Shabana is a 2011 Indian comedy and romance film. It stars Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Minissha Lamba in lead roles.-Plot:...
(2011)
Music albums:
- Baarish ho rahi hai (By Anu MalikAnu MalikAnu Malik , born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a famous music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Anu with hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani...
) - Kabhi to nazar milao (By Adnan SamiAdnan SamiAdnan Sami is a British-born Pakistani-Indian- Canadian singer, musician, pianist, actor and composer of Pakistani origin. He currently holds Canadian citizenship and works and lives in Mumbai, India...
)
TV Advertisements:
- Chaat MasalaChaat masalaChaat masala is a masala, or spice mix, used in Indian and Pakistani Cuisine. It typically consists of amchoor , cumin, Kala Namak, coriander, dried ginger, salt, black pepper, asafoetida and chili powder...
- Clinic All Clear
- Coca-ColaCoca-ColaCoca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
- Eureka ForbesEureka ForbesEureka Forbes, part of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group's Forbes & Company Limited based in Mumbai, is an Indian consumer appliances company. Eureka Forbes was the first to introduce domestic water purifiers - the Aquaguard - model - as well as vacuum cleaners to India in the 1980s...
- Keo Karpin Hair Oil
- PhilipsPhilipsKoninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. , more commonly known as Philips, is a multinational Dutch electronics company....
- Pond's
- Shopper's StopShopper's StopShoppers Stop is an Indian department store chain promoted by the K Raheja Corp Group , started in the year 1991 with its first store in Andheri, Mumbai Shoppers Stop Ltd has been awarded "the Hall of Fame" and won "the Emerging Market Retailer of the Year Award", by at Barcelona, on April 10,...