Amruta Fadnavis

Amruta Devendra Fadnavis (9 April) is a trained classical singer, a social activist, and a banker. She is married to 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and is the youngest first lady in the history of Maharashtra. Currently, she is holding the post of Deputy 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 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 arrange marriage. They have a daughter named Divija Fadnavis.^[11]

Amruta Fadnavis with Husband Devendra Fadnavis and Daughter Divija Fadnavis

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 Deputy 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

Amruta Fadnavis recording song

As a singer, She is a Trained classical singer, performed in various social events and 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’ 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]

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]

Awards

• Women's Excellence Awards 2017.^[31]
• The Woman of Substance Award at 'I Am Woman' Awards 2017.^[32]
• Lokmat Maharashtra’s Most StylishIcon Award (Power Women)- 2017^[33]
• 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.^[34]
• 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

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