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Rajshri Deshpande - Actor. Filmmaker. Producer. Social Worker

Filmography - Shows for Netflix : Trial by Fire, The Fame Game, Sacred Games BBC show - Mcmafia Films : Angry Indian goddesses , Manto , S Durga, Nirvana Inn, Choked, My dog is sick

Origins - Rajshri hails from humble beginnings and having been raised in a family of farmers herself, she feels for the woes of rural units and is very passionate about making villages self-reliant.

Prior Work - Rajshri dedicates her time extensively to humanitarian causes. In 2014, after the Nepal earthquake she worked with an international NGO at one of the villages. In 2015, she adopted a drought-prone village in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra called 'Pandhari' and with the help of local villagers executed a rainwater harvesting project, built toilets, health care facilities and community motivation camps. Encouraged by the success and social participation, she adopted one more village in the region. In 2018, she created her NGO 'Nabhangan Foundation' ( www.nabhanganfoundation.org ) to broaden her efforts towards sustainable village development and the team finished building 3 eco-sensitive school and worked on water, Sanitation, women community centers and healthcare. During Covid Pandemic Team Nabhangan worked with more than 30 villages and now the whole team is making the same villages self-sustainable.

Nikki Tamboli was born in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. She is an Indian model and actress who has predominantly worked in the South Indian film industry.

Nikki completed her schooling and graduation in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, and then she went on to pursue an acting course in Mumbai

She began her acting career with the Telugu movie Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu (2019). She has also appeared in commercials for brands like Shein, Stalkbuylove, etc. She participated in reality shows such as Bigg Boss (2006) 14, where she emerged as a 2nd-runner and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (2008) 11.

Mangesh Jeevan Desai is an Indian actor and comedian. He hails from Aurangabad (Maharashtra) and resides in Thane. Mr. Desai initiated his career as a child artist in Theatre at the age of 11. After completing his graduation from BSC. Electronics from S.B. Science College - Aurangabad, he bagged a degree in Bachelors in Dramatics and continued his aim of making a career in acting. He landed his first commercial theatre play Happy Birthday (1993) directed by Satish Pulekar for which he received the best actor award (Natya Gaurav) in a supporting role. This recognition got him a few more commercial theatre plays.

Television -

He made his debut in a Marathi thriller soap Teesra Dola (1998) as an assistant detective. Post his character recognition he bagged a few more roles in other Marathi Serials Viz Gharkul, Avantika, Ekalte Political, Vasudha, Saanj Savlya. Mr. Mangesh Desai received much more recognition when he was announced as a runner-up (twice) in one of the most prominent Marathi TV shows Fu-Bai-Fu. His character Sunil Kelkar as a Policeman in Crime Patrol (Hindi) is very much lauded by the audience and is one of the top Hindi TV shows watched in India and abroad. His dialogue "Char Chamach Shaker Ki Chai Dimag Ki Batti Jalay" has garnered a lot of attention from the millennial and Gen-x audience.

Filmography -

Bapu Biru Vategaonkar was his debut film followed by other several films viz Blind game, Master Eke Master, Baba Lagin, Nishane Dava Angtha, Huppa huiya, Khel Mandla, Bioscope, and International Film Free State. He was awarded as the best actor (Filmfare) for the movie EK Albela where he acted along with Vidya Balan.

Personal Life -

Mangesh Desai is married to Shalaka Desai and they have a son name Saahil Desai. He also owns a production house Saahil Motion Arts where he has actively completed public awareness projects, government projects (Thane Police Commisionerate), and he is the face (Brand Ambassador - 2021) of Thane Traffic Police playing the character of Tu. La. Shikve an initiative taken by Thane Traffic Police under the guidance Deputy Commissioner of Police Thane Balasaheb Waghmode Patil. Mangesh Desai is frequently seen posting about his events on his Instagram (@mangeshdesai) and Facebook page (@MangeshDesaiOfficial).

Theater -

1. Happy Birthday 2. Rahile Dur Ghar Majhe 3. Ayushya Asach Jagaicha Asta 4. Jau Bai Jorat 5. Vadhta Vadhta Vadhe 6. Sobhatine Chaltana

Television -

1. Teesra Dola 2. Gharkul 3. Avantika 4. Tikal te Political 5. Vasudha 6. Saanj Savlya 7. Fu-Bai-Fu Season 3 8. Fu-Bai-Fu Season 4 9. Crime Patrol (Hindi)

Films -

1. Bapu Biru Vategaonkar 2. Blind game 3. Baba Lagin 4. Master Eke Master 5. Huppa Huiyya 6. Khel Mandala 7. Bioscope 8. Nishane Dava Angtha 9. Free State 10. EK Albela 11. Judgement

Dinky Kapoor was born on 15 August 1994 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. She is an actress, known for Mastizaade (2016), Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016) and Ishq Hain Tumse (2019).

Mayuri Kango, also known as Mayoori Kango, is an Indian actress from Aurangabad, India. She has acted in a number of films, primarily Bollywood.

While visiting her mother in Mumbai, she came in contact with director Saeed Akhtar Mirza. The director quickly recognized her talent and offered her the role of the female protagonist in his film Naseem (1995), a Bollywood film based on the Babri Masjid demolition. First she declined the offer as she had to appear for her HSC board exams. But later, after some discussion with the director, accepted the role.

Mahesh Bhatt was impressed by her performance and offered her the lead role in his next film Papa Kahte Hain (1996). Though the film was not a critical or commercial success, her acting received generally positive reviews. She was later seen in films like Betaabi (1997), Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (1999) and Badal (2000). She moved to television appearing in serials Dollar Bahu (2001) and Karishma: The Miracles of Destiny (2003) where she played the daughter of Karisma Kapoor.

Anushka Sarkate is an Indian actress. She was born on 7 November 1994 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Anushka mostly works in Marathi movies and serials. She made her debut with the serial Tujhich Re. The serial was in the Marathi language and aired on the Sony Marathi channel. She then appeared in the serials like Karbhari Laybhari and Shree Laxmi Narayan. Other than movies and tv serials, she also works in theatre plays. Anushka was born and brought up in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. She did her schooling from a local school in Aurangabad. Anushka did her graduation from the Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. She also did Master in Computer Applications and Master in Theatre Arts. Her father's name is Sanjay Sarkate and her mother's name is Varsha Sarkate.

Patel Umair (born 14 May 2002) is young entrepreneur musician artist and a successful blogger at a age of 19 . He is SEO of many social blogging sites . Apart from it he has released Various musics on social platforms. He is successful blogger and young entrepreneur at very young age. Several news sites also have published various articles on being successful at very young age .

Rushikesh Hiwrale was born on 1 September 2006 in Aurangabad. He is a composer and director, known for Tera Vaada 2025 (2025), Ishq (2025) and Adhoora Ishq (2025).

Rishikesh Nalawade was born on 17 January 1998 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Rishikesh is an assistant director and editor, known for Stree (2018), Shiddat (2021) and Luka Chuppi (2019).

Malti Joshi was born on 4 June 1934 in Aurangabad, Hyderabad State, British India. She was an actress and writer, known for Guru Suleman Chela Pahelwan (1981), Santh Wahate Krishna Mai (1967) and Suhana Safar (1970). She died on 15 May 2024 in New Delhi, India.

Rushikesh Avhad was born on 23 June 1999 in Aurangabad. He is an actor and art director, known for Global Aadgaon (2023), Harawale Aahet 6 December 1956 Pasun (2022) and Daddy (2025).

Perhaps, one of the few people who are crazy for films & movies. Now, a Video Specialist by profession, his love for movies & films have always been a subject mostly talked about in the local media. Since the age of 7, he has been crazy for films, movies, music videos, animation films. His passion towards videos led him into the world of film making at the age of 10. With his Father's Panasonic M3 Video Camera, he started experimenting. Shooting of events, birthday parties, trips into the natural beauty of Indian terrains, he just went on and on with his experiments; providing him a huge library of videos. By the age of 16, he had turned his passion for films into an addiction. Literally, he would skip his college and go to theatres to watch 1st day, 1st show of his beloved movies. Probably, because he never got caught during this act, he still prefers to skip anything for watching films in theatres. His professional stint with the video industry started at the age of 18. This was a time period when his city witnessed a revolution advertising industry. His college introduced him to the world of professional advertising during his studies. S.B. Education Society has been a pioneer institution in the state of Maharashtra. Not only did the management help Rohit in focussing on advertising as a career but they also provided him with a platform where he can venture into the world of video industry. Theoretical knowledge, practical experience and professional projects where he can earn actual money and fame are few of the aspects which he got to generate for himself. By the time he graduated, he had become one of the most sought professional advisers for video advertisement makers. After graduating, he decided to completely dedicate his life & his career for working in the video industry. He completed his basic VFX course by the age of 23. He turned out to be the only student from his institute who excelled in the field of Video Editing & VFX. Of course, during those days, the only way to enter into VFX industry in India was to work as a Roto Artiste. Keeping this in mind, he joined Prime Focus. Now, world renowned leaders in the VFX Industry worldwide. Within a time period of 6 months, he was promoted to the post of a team leader. This helped him to become a Junior Compositor as well as a Roto Team Lead. Which of course, changed the course of his career. Got the opportunity to work with the real industry stalwarts. Film makers, film producers, VFX supervisors, CEO of production houses, VFX producers, he got an opportunity to work with all of them. Being a part of Prime Focus turned out to be one of the biggest achievements of his professional life.

Based on the guidance he received from international VFX Artists & colleagues spread across the globe, he decided to pursue one of the most important dreams of his parent's life: Studying Abroad in a country where VFX & Animation is given utmost important in the media industry. This led him to resign from his job and move towards Australia. In the Capital Territory of Australia (Canberra), he studied Master of Visual Effects. Under the guidance of his mentors Martyn Jolly & world renowned VFX Supervisor Paul Kirwan, he learned the latest trends in the VFX Industry. It was not just about how to composite a shot or how to track one, it was about the science behind every VFX Shot. The art of video editing, why create a video, why edit it, and most importantly, how to transform an audience into lovers of the video. These are the aspects of video industry he focused on. For him, films and videos were not just a medium to connect to an audience or to make money. For Rohit or Ro as he was fondly known by his Australian friends & colleagues, films was an essential factor of life. Keeping this in mind, Ro developed the skills of communicating with his audience through visual story telling. His knowledge of films provided him a platform to work as a Tutor of Film Studies. He started to educate young students in the art of film making, video editing theories, music video development, and proper usage of VFX and so on. Basically, he educated the young minds of his time with the same knowledge that was missing from his days of film studies. His efforts led him to work in Sydney, where he further got engaged with his film study activities. He taught many students while working as a Roto Artiste and a shoot supervisor to support his living expenses.

Bashar Nawaz was born on 18 August 1935 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Bashar is known for Shankar Khan (1966), Lorie (1984) and Bazaar (1982). Bashar died on 9 July 2015 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Anand Pandav was born on 23 April 2000 in Aurangabad. He is an assistant director and actor, known for Subhedar (2023), Shivrayancha Chhava (2024) and Bhera (2024).

Himayat Ali Shair was born on 14 July 1926 in Aurangabad, British India. He was a director and producer, known for Lori (1966), Naila (1965) and Tasvir (1966). He was married to Meraj Naseem. He died on 16 July 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.