Amruta Fadnavis
| Amruta Fadnavis | |
|---|---|
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| Spouse of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra | |
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Assumed office 31 October 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Satvasheela |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
9 April 1979 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1(Divija Fadnavis) |
| Parents |
Father : Sharad Ranade (Ophthalmologist) Mother : Charulata Ranade (Gynaecologist) |
| Relatives | Gaurav Ranade (An Engineer) (brother) |
| Education |
- MBA in Finance - Qualified CIEL – Wealth Management Examination - Taxation Laws from Symboisis Law School, Pune - G.S.College of Commerce and Economics, Nagpur (B.Com) |
Amruta Devendra Fadnavis (born 9 April 1979) is a banker singer and social activist. She is married to 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. Currently, she is holding the post of Vice President – Corporate Head (west India) with Axis bank. [1][2][3]
She has represented India at National Prayer Breakfast – 2017, an international peace initiative presided by US President Donald Trump. [4][5][6][7]
Early life
Amruta Fadnavis was born, as Amruta Ranade on 9 April 1979 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, to Dr. Sharad Ranade, an Ophthalmologist and Dr. Charulata Ranade, a Gynaecologist. She grew up in a household where education and independence for women was essential. She initially studied at St. Joseph Convent School, Nagpur. She graduated from G.S. College of Commerce and Economics. Later she pursued MBA in finance and studied taxation laws from Symbiosis Law School, Pune. Along with studies she also participated in sports and an excellent sports person. She was a state level under 16 tennis player.[8][9]
Mrs. Fadnavis started her career with Axis bank as Executive – Cashier in 2003 and subsequently headed Axis Bank business branch in Nagpur.[10]
She has a brother named Gaurav Ranade, an Engineer.
Personal life
Amruta Fadnavis got married to Devendra Fadnavis in December 2005. It was an arranged marriage. They have a daughter named Divija Fadnavis.[11]
During Assembly election of Maharashtra in the year 2014, she actively campaigned for her husband in Nagpur. While he was travelling across the state, she equally conveyed his ideologies to the people of Nagpur. She understood the concern of the public and played a pivotal role in propagating the ideology of the party.[12]
Career
As Banker
As a banker, She is working with Axis Bank since last 14 years. She joined as Executive – cashier & currently working as Vice President – Corporate Head West India, Transaction Banking Department. She shifted to the corporate office at Worli, Mumbai in January 2015 and continued working with Axis bank even after her husband became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.[13]
As Singer
She is a Trained classical singer, and has performed at various social events and is actively involved in Entertainment Industry. She has sung for many commercial & social Movies.[14][15] She made her debut as a Playback Singer in Prakash Jha’s ‘Jai Gangaajal’ with the song titled ‘Sab Dhan Mati’.She sang a song in a biopic "Sangharsh Yatra" based on the Life of Late BJP leader ‘Gopinath Munde’.[16] She performed at prestigious charity event ‘Umang-2017’ & ‘Umang 2018’for the welfare of Mumbai Police.[17]
Amruta Fadnavis' first music video "Phir Se" featuring Amitabh Bachchan released by T-Series was viewed over 7 lakh times in a single day and reached over 1.4 million views in 3 days.[18][19]
Her Mumbai River Anthem to save the four rivers of Mumbai was well received by the People and evoked huge response
As Social Activist
As a social activist, She is currently working for ‘Women Empowerment’ & ‘ Development of Rural India’ with the goal of bringing out a social change. She has adopted village ‘Fetri’ & village ‘Kawdas’ for the development and economic up-liftment. Her goal is to improve Village Sanitation & infrastructural development. She has partnered with BMC to promote wellness of the ‘Sweeper Community’ and with ‘Film City’ for welfare program of workers. Mrs. Fadnavis has walked the ramp as showstopper for the promotion of handloom and education of girl child at ‘New York Fashion Week’. Mrs. Fadnavis had also walked the ramp for NIFT to promote Tribal Craft - weaving form of Maharashtra. [20][21][22]
Chief Patron for “Davis Cup” Tennis Tournaments
The curtains over Amruta Fadnavis’s multiple talents have awed those around her after Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) involved Mrs. Fadnavis as the chief patron of the Davis Cup tie between India and New Zealand 2017 in Pune. The wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was an avid tennis player during her academic days and is now a busy professional banker who hopes to prolong her association with the MSLTA even after the Davis Cup.[23][24][25]
Leads Confidence Walk for Acid Attack Victors
Fashion show of Acid Attack Victors was organised by Amruta Fadnavis recently at The National Sports Club of India, NSCI Dome, Worli. Acid Attack Victors walked on stage along with Bollywood celebrities like Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre, Anu Malik, Sakshi Tanwar and Vivek Oberoi. The show was supported by Divyaj Foundation in collaboration with Maharashtra State Women Commission.[26]
The event was organized with the sense of responsibility to include the Acid Attack Victors in our mainstream society, to empower them by way of Love, Care, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Restoration as members of society. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis was present at the event as a Chief Guest. He announced that State Government has increased the compensation amount for Acid Attack Victims from Rs. 3 Lakh to Rs. 5 Lakh.[27]
The event was presided by Amruta Fadnavis. She has led this initiative, also launched a Music Video titled ‘Alag Mera Yeh Rang Hai’ to which she has lent her voice as well. Amruta Fadnavis’ daughter walked the ramp with the youngest victor, who is just 7 years old. [28]
In addition to Bollywood celebrities, the event was attended by Ajoy Mehta – Municipal Commissioner Mumbai, Datta Padsalgikar – Police Commissioner of Mumbai, Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson Maharashtra State Women Commission and Women and Child Welfare Minister Pankaja Munde.[29][30]
Celebrates International Yoga day with farmer’s children
Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis took the biggest initiative on International Yoga Day-2017, in which 650 children of the suicide victim farmers were called to celebrate Yoga day Knowing that Yoga and Meditation will help the children to relieve their stress and would ultimately lead to the betterment of their health, Amruta Fadnavis wisely arranged this yoga session for the children. This event was initiated by Divyaj Foundation an NGO concerned with social utility programs. Amruta Fadnavis even promoted education and betterment of health through this event. She also emphasized on ‘Women Empowerment’ & ‘Development of Rural India’ with the aim of effective social change. In 2018, She again organised International Yoga Day programme for Street Children & the children of deceased farmers which was supported by Shri Nana Patekar, Shree Shailesh Lodha & the inspirational Drum Cafe session. [31][32]
Chief Patron for Women’s Tennis Tournament – L & T Mumbai Open
Big time tennis returned in India with WTA after five years and after 10 years to Maharashtra which was announced by Mrs Amruta Fadnavis, Chairperson of the organizing committee. The games were organized by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), in association with the Govt of Maharashtra, and hosted by the Cricket Club of India (CCI) at their courts from November 18 to 26, 2017. Being the biggest fan of tennis she referred it as a best physical music and urged people to empower women to the fullest.[33]
Peace Ambassador
She led the delegation to Manasarovar to promote Indo-Chinese peace in 2015.
Awards
• Women's Excellence Awards 2017.[34]
• The Woman of Substance Award at 'I Am Woman' Awards 2017.[35]
• Lokmat Maharashtra’s Most StylishIcon Award (Power Women)- 2017[36]
• Award for Excellence - 2017 for Excellence in Women Empowerment by All Ladies League and Divine Vibrations.
• DSK- The Edutainment Awards-2016 contribution towards creative Industry.
• Suryadatta National Award-2016 for excellence in the field of Banking & Finance.[37]
• Bollywood on Air- Awards & Rewards-2016 for- Play Back singing- for Movie Jai Gangajal.
• Woman of the Year - 2015 awarded by Army, Airforce, Navy (AAN foundation) towards – service to Woman’s Dignity & Equality in society
.. Received Jain International Trade organisation’s Power Woman 2018 award
.. World Peace Ambassador title conferred by World Peace Diplomacy Organisation
References
- ↑ "This New Singer Debuting In Bollywood Is A Chief Minister's Wife". NDTV.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis, Fadnavis's banker wife to seek transfer from Nagpur". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Never give up your job, Amruta Fadnavis advises working women". The Free Press Journal.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis attends 'National Prayer Breakfast' in the US". Business Standard.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis attends National Prayer Breakfast in the US". India Today.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis talks on drought in US". The Indian Express.
- ↑ "Trump event was a learning experience: Amruta Fadnavis". Times of India.
- ↑ "Amruta Devendra Fadnavis family and early life". The Indian Express.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis life changed in 24 hours". DNA India.
- ↑ "Like being a Banker but love being a Mom more – Amruta Fadnavis". nagpurtoday.
- ↑ "BEING MRS CM". Pune Mirror.
- ↑ "Why Amruta Fadnavis, Maharashtra's new first wife, is a role model". Dailyo.in.
- ↑ "On first day at Mumbai office, CM's wife sets out to make friends". MID DAY.
- ↑ "CM's wife Amruta Fadnavis sings for a Marathi biopic". Times Of India.
- ↑ "AMRUTA FADNAVIS SINGS KIRTAN AT SANTACRUZ GURUDWARA SAHIB ON GURPARAB". Mumbai Mirror.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis, Maharashtra CM's wife debuts as singer in Munde biopic". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis performing at Umang-the police welfare concert".
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis' first music video launches". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Maharashtra CM's Wife Amruta's Video With Big B Goes Viral, Viewed Over 7 Lakh Times In A Single Day". Daily Bhaskar.
- ↑ "AMRUTA FADNAVIS TO WALK THE RAMP WITH ACID ATTACK SURVIVORS". Pune Mirror.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis to walk the ramp with acid attack victors". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Maharashtra CM's wife Amruta Fadnavis to walk the ramp with acid attack victims". DNA India.
- ↑ "From fashionable to frisky, Ms Fadnavis breaks stereotypes". asianage.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, is the chief patron". sportstarlive.com.
- ↑ "Amruta Devendra Fadnavis (R), Chief Patron of the Devis Cup Tie during the India-New Zealand Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie press conference at Maharashtra State Lawn Tennies Association". dailyworld.in.
- ↑ "The state women's commission, in association with NGO Divyaj Foundation, has also organised a confidence walk — Saksham". indianexpress.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis leads confidence walk for acid attack survivors; compensation increased to Rs 5 lakh". maharashtratoday.in.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis, daughter Divija walk the ramp". mid day.
- ↑ "Divyaj Foundation's Fashion show with 'Confidence Walk' by Acid Attack Victors attended by CM presided by wife Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis". marathicineyug.com.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis Leads Confidence Walk For Acid Attack Victors". marathicelebs.com.
- ↑ http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-marine-drive-worli-dadar-its-yoga-everywhere/1088739
- ↑ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/international-yoga-day-2017-devendra-fadnavis-celebrates-with-farmers-children-1715171
- ↑ http://xtratime.in/big-time-tennis-returns-to-mumbai-with-wta-125k-lt-mumbai-open/
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis among WOW 2017 awardees". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis honoured with I Am Women Award 2017". bollywood Hungama.
- ↑ "Amruta Fadnavis: Maharashtra's Most Stylish Power Woman Lokmat's Style Awards 2017". Lokmat.
- ↑ "Suryadatta Institute honours Mrs. Amruta Fadnavis with 2016 Suryadatta Lifetime Achievement Award". Suryadatta Group of Institutes SGI.