Aadesh Bandekar facts for kids
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Aadesh Bandekar
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| Born | 18 January 1966 Alibaug, Raigad, Maharashtra
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| Other names | Bhauji |
| Occupation | Actor, Politician, Producer |
| Political party | Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) |
| Spouse(s) |
Suchitra Bandekar
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| Children | 1 |
Aadesh Chandrakant Bandekar is a well-known Marathi actor and TV host. He is famous for hosting the popular Marathi game show Home Minister on Zee Marathi. People in Maharashtra often call him Bhauji, which means 'Brother-in-law'. Besides his work in entertainment, Aadesh Bandekar is also involved in public service. He has held important positions, like being the chairman of the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Trust.
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Aadesh Bandekar's Career
Entertainment Journey
Aadesh Bandekar has had a long and successful career in television. He hosted a musical show called Tak Dhina Dhin on DD National. However, he is most famous for Home Minister, which he has hosted since 2004.
Home Minister Show
In Home Minister, Aadesh Bandekar visits different homes. He plays fun games with the housewives there. The winner of these games receives a beautiful Paithani saree. This show has made him very popular across Maharashtra. Because of his friendly nature, many women lovingly call him Bhauji. For a short time in 2010, actor Jitendra Joshi hosted the show. This was when Aadesh Bandekar was busy with state elections. Aadesh returned to host the show in 2011.
Other TV Shows and Acting
Aadesh Bandekar has hosted many other game shows too. These include Hapta Band, WOW, DNA, Zing Zing Zingat, and Divided. He has also hosted various award ceremonies.
He has acted in Marathi TV serials like Avaghachi Sansar and Avantika. Both of these shows were on Zee Marathi. Aadesh Bandekar also made his debut in films. His first movie was Vishwaas, where he starred alongside Mrinal Kulkarni.
Aadesh Bandekar also produces TV shows. His company, "Soham Productions", created the crime-based Marathi TV show Lakshya. This show aired on STAR Pravah.
Role in Public Service
Aadesh Bandekar joined the Maharashtrian political party Shiv Sena in 2009. He was one of the first people from the entertainment industry to join the party. He ran in the State Assembly elections in 2009.
He has held important public positions. Since July 2017, Aadesh Bandekar has been the chairman of the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple Trust. This trust is managed by the Government of Maharashtra. He is also the president of Shiv Sena Chitrapat Sena. Additionally, he is the Brand Ambassador for the Matheran hill station and Abhyuday Bank. He is also the vice chairman of the International Roll Ball Federation.
Personal Life and Education
Aadesh Bandekar completed his Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Mumbai in 2022. Before that, he earned his bachelor's degree in commerce from Osmania University in Hyderabad in 1990.
He married Marathi and Hindi film and television actress Suchitra Bandekar in 1990. They have a son named Soham Bandekar. Their production company, "Soham Productions", is named after their son.
TV Shows and Films
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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| 2002 - 2005 | Avantika | Milind Pradhan | Alpha TV Marathi |
| 2003 | Tak Dhina Dhin | Host | DD Sahyadri |
| 2004–present | Home Minister | Host (•) | Zee Marathi |
| 2006 - 2010 | Avaghachi Sansar | Mayekar Sir | Zee Marathi |
| 2008 | Eka Peksha Ek | Host | Zee Marathi |
| 2010 | WOW | Host | ETV Marathi |
| 2010 - 2011 | DNA | Host | ETV Marathi |
| 2009 | Hapta Band | Host | Zee Marathi |
| 2012 | Divided | Host | ETV Marathi |
| 2018 - 2019 | Zing Zing Zingat | Host | Zee Marathi |
Notes
- • - In 2009 and 2011, Jitendra Joshi and Nilesh Sable hosted the show respectively.
