Dr. Aditi Govitrikar born 21st May 1974 is an Indian supermodel and actor. From 1997 until 2004, Dr. Govitrikar was among the highest-paid models in India. She remains the only Indian supermodel with a medical doctor and psychologist qualification. She has been touted by Business Today magazine as “Beauty with Brains””. She is a vegetarian and ardent Vipassana practitioner.She won the Gladrags Supermodel Contest in 1996 and the Gladrags Mrs. India in 2000 subsequently winning Mrs. World contest in 2001. Dr. Govitrikar remains the first and the only Indian woman to have won the Mrs. World title.Dr. Govitrikar ventured into acting when she played the lead role in Thammudu (1999), a movie that was a runaway hit. She went on to act in many movies including Paheli (2005) India’s official entry to the 79th Academy Awards and De Dana Dan (2009) that won an award at the International Indian Film Academy Award. She also played a leading role in several super hit music videos such as Kabhi to Nazar Milao by Adnan Sami and Asha Bhosle (1997) and Aaeena by Jagjit Singh (2000).Dr. Govitrikar launched PETA in India and has also endorsed top tier international brands such as Coca Cola, Chopard, Fendi and Harry Winston.”
Aditi Govitrikar
Movies
Manoranjan – The Entertainment
After getting accolades and even awards for his maiden venture ‘Paisa Phek Tamasha Dekh’, Moradabad-born Producer, Subbu, the former personal assistant of Bollywood actress Maya, relates to a novice journalist, Rajat Prakash, as how he conned and duped his way up; his tryst with movie actors, financiers, and even extortionists,…
Bheja Fry 2
In order to pursue his dream of becoming a singer, Income Tax Officer Bharat Bhushan, decides to compete in ‘Aao Guess Kare”, and dramatically not only wins Rs.25 Lakhs, but also a 3-day luxury cruise. Attracted to his hostess, Ranjini, he embarks well-prepared for any eventuality, and is introduced to…
Paheli
Parsimonious Bhanwarlal is a Bania (businessman) who lives in Navalgarh, Rajasthan, along with his wife; his sons Sunderlal and Kishanlal; Sunderlal is married to Gajrobai and has a son. During the annual camel race, Sunderlal loses the race to the Thakur and out of shame leaves home, never to return.…
Fun Facts
Dr. Aditi Govitrikar is a Psychologist by profession.
Sister of Arzoo Govitrikar
In 1995, during a weekend gateway whilst in medical college, Dr. Aditi Govitrikar received a compliment from an aspiring photographer friend about her potential as a model. Eventually she agreed to an amateur photo-shoot on his rooftop terrace with his sister acting as a light boy(girl), makeup artist and stylist. This photo-shoot led to a meeting with the father of the aspiring photographer, who worked for a leading advertising agency. Upon the fathers feedback a seed was planted that took life and led Dr. Govitrikar to audition and walk the ramp in her first fashion show.
In addition to Marathi, Dr. Aditi Govitrikar speaks English, Hindi, some Gujarati and is currently learning German.
In 2000, Dr. Aditi won the title of 'Gladrags Mrs. India' which was held in Mumbai, India.
Dr. Aditi also went out to secure the award for 'Maharshtra Ratna' under the 'State Personality of the Year' category.
2001 was the year Dr. Govitrikar won the 'Rajeev Gandhi Award' under the 'National Personality of the Year' category.
Dr. Aditi Govitrikar is a Chitpavan Brahmin of Central and South Asian descent, born in Pune, Maharashtra, Western India to Sharad Govitrikar, a pharmaceutical research and development professional and Vijaya Govitrikar, a homemaker.
In 2001, Dr. Aditi acquired the title of 'Mrs. World' held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Dr. Aditi did her schooling at Barns High School in Panvel, she was a top student and dreamt of becoming a doctor since nursery.
Dr. Aditi Govitrikar also has won prestigious accolades like PETA Humanitarian Award (Humanitarian of the Year ) and Kingfisher Model of the decade award. (Model of the Decade).