Mukta Puntambekar Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	Social Worker, Actress
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 167 cm in meters- 1.67 m in feet & inches- 5’ 6”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Brown
Career
Debut	Marathi Film: Ekta Kay Jala (2022)
Awards and Honor	• Suryadatta Rashtriya Stree Shakti Award from the Governor of Maharashtra (2023) • Snehadhara Gaurav Puraskar (2018) • 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)	• Graduation at University of Pune (1993) [1]Mukta Puntambekar's Facebook Account • Masters in Clinical Psychology [2]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 • Yashoda Wakankar (social activist) • 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 ‘Muktangan, 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 ‘Internet addiction’ 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 ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati.’

• 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.”