Apurva Nemlekar is an Indian actor. He works mainly in Marathi television industry and Hindi film industry. In October 2022, he was one of the contestants of the Indian reality show Bigg Boss Marathi Season 4.
Wiki/Biography
Apurva Nemlekar was born on Wednesday, 27 December 1988 (age 34 years; in 2022) in Satwantwadi Village, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He grew up in Dadar, Mumbai. He completed his school education at King George School, Dadar, Mumbai. He later completed his BMS Degree from DG Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai. Apurva Nemlekar joined an event management company as an event organizer after completing his formal education. In a media interview, he told that he used to receive one thousand rupees as remuneration from his employer. Moreover, he never thought of becoming an actor in the Indian entertainment industry as he wanted to study MBA after his graduation. He added in the same discussion that his parents inspired him to join television. Apurva says,
It was written in my destiny to work in acting.”
Apurva Nemlekar’s childhood photo with his father
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 4″
Weight (approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Body Measurements (approx): 34-28-36
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Subhash Nemlekar.
Apurva Nemlekar with his father
His mother’s name is Supriya Nemlekar.
Apurva Nemlekar with his mother
Apurva Nemlekar has a brother named Omkar Nemlekar.
Apurva Nemlekar with his mother and brother
Husband & Son
In 2014, Apurva Nemlekar married Rohan Deshpande, an Indian politician in Mumbai.
Apurva Nemlekar with her ex-husband
They divorced soon after the wedding due to some personal reasons.
Apurva Nemlekar on his wedding day
Relationships/Affairs
Apurva Nemlekar was in a relationship with Rohan Deshpande before marrying him in 2014.
Career
Television
Apurva Nemlekar made her television debut with the Marathi television series Aabhas Ha as Aarya in 2011.
Apurva Nemlekar in a still from the serial Aabhas Ha
Apurva Nemlekar was one of the contestants of the dance reality show ‘Ekapeksha Ek’ in the same year. In 2013, she appeared as the lead actress in the Marathi television show Aradhana as Pooja. This serial is aired on Star Parvah channel. Apurva Nemlekar first appeared in the Marathi television show Ratris Khel Chale 2 as Shevanta in 2019. She then appeared in the second season of the show and played the role of Pummy in Tuza Maza Jamtay from November 2020 to February 2021. Apurva Nemlekar was re-cast in the third series of Ratris Khel Chale as Shevanta Chale. The series was aired from March 2021 to October 2021. After that, he stopped working on the show due to some payment issues with the producers of the show and the channel. In a media interview, she shared that she had to gain 7 to 8 kg for her role in the serial Ratris Khel Chale. Soon after quitting the show, Apurva Nemlekar mentioned on one of his social media accounts that the producers of the show were not paying him his remuneration, and he was often insulted by some newcomers on the show. He wrote,
My co-actors have ‘taunted’ me. Some rookies have mocked me on the sets but didn’t apologize even after that scenario. The production told me that they will take us for 5-6 days for the third season. When I refused, the channel promised to give me another show. But even after 5 to 6 months, the promise was not fulfilled. This caused me financial loss.”
Apurva Nemlekar in a still from the Marathi television series Ratris Khel Chale
Apurva Nemlekar appeared in historical show Swarajya Saudamini Tararani as Chinnamma on Sony Marathi channel in 2022.
Apurva Nemlekar in a still from the series Swarajya Saudamini Tararani
In the same year, Apurva Nemlekar gave a guest appearance in the Marathi serial Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra. In October 2022, she participated in Colors Marathi reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 4.
Apurva Nemlekar on the sets of Bigg Boss Marathi Season 4 in 2022
Movie
Apurva Nemlekar started working in films in 2012 and made his debut with the Marathi film Bhakarkhadi 7 km.
Apurva Nemlekar on poster of Marathi movie Bhakarkhadi 7 km
Later, Apurva Nemlekar appeared in several Hindi films as a supporting actor such as Ishq Wala Love, The Accidental Prime Minister, Sab Kushal Mangal, and Mixer. In 2015, she was cast in the Marathi film Tu Jivala Guntavave as Soumya in a supporting role.
Theater
Apart from being a popular television actor, Apurva Nemlekar is also an accomplished theater artist who has worked in several Marathi theater plays like Aalay Motha Shahana, Choricha Mamla and Iblis. Once, in an interview with a media house, he narrated that he won the best actor award for the theater play Alay Motha Shahana. Apurva Nemlekar recalled,
I stepped into theater from the first play of my life ‘Alay Motha Shahana’ and for this play I got Natya Parishad Best Actress in Comic Role award. Then ‘The Stealing Case’ and now ‘The Devil’.”
Theater poster of Aalay Motha Shahana
businessman
Apurva Nemlekar works as a handmade jewelery designer. In 2015, she founded her own venture called Apoorva Collections, which produces a fusion of traditional jewelery along with a modern outlook and sells it across the country.
Apurva Nemlekar while displaying handmade jewelery made by him
Awards, Honors, Achievements
In 2021, Apurva Nemlekar was awarded with the Zee Best Actress award by Zee Marathi for her role as Shevanta in the serial Ratris Khel Chale.
Facts/Trivia
- He also goes by the name Apoorva.
- Once, in a media interview, Apurva Nemlekar revealed that he likes to draw pictures and drive cars in his spare time. According to him, he likes to travel on long trips to distant places. He added in the same discussion that he likes to drive long distances alone.
- Apurva Nemlekar is a fitness enthusiast. She regularly shares pictures and videos of her physical workouts and yoga sessions on various social media platforms.
Apurva Nemlekar while practicing yoga
- During the early years of his acting career, Apurva Nemlekar worked in several episodes of the crime thriller television series Crime Patrol and Savdhan India, which aired on Sony TV and Star Bharat respectively. In an interview with a media house, she recalled that the Marathi serial Ratris Khel Chale gave her acting career a major breakthrough. He said,
Facing many difficulties, I continued with episodic shows like ‘Crime Patrol’ and ‘Savdhan India’. It was my role in the Zee Marathi serial ‘Ratris Khel Chale’ that took me to the pinnacle of success.”
- Apurva Nemlekar regularly campaigns and supports tree planting activities in India. He is a staunch environmentalist.
Apurva Nemlekar while planting saplings
- Soon after Apurva Nemlekar became famous in his acting career, he was appointed as the brand ambassador for the famous Indian jewelery brand ‘Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar’.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
