Quick Info
| Profession | Social Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/12/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Nipani, Belgaum, Karnataka |
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Bio/Wiki
| Founder and president of Bhumata Brigade, a Pune-based organization dedicated to fighting injustice against women and corruption. | |
| Known for campaigning for women's entry into religious places including Shani Shingnapur Temple, Haji Ali Dargah, Mahalakshmi Temple, Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, and Sabarimala Temple. | |
| Started social activism work from class 10 and has been involved in various social causes throughout her career. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (college dropout) |
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| Field of Study | Home Science |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 2006 |
Family
| Father | Dattatraya Narasimha Shinde |
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| Mother | Sanjeevani Shinde |
| Siblings | Tejashree Shinde |
| Spouse | Prashant Desai |
| Children | Yogiraj Desai |
Career
| Organization Founded | Bhumata Brigade |
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| Other Activities | Participated in Bigg Boss Marathi 3 in 2021, evicted on Day 49 or 50 |
| Year Founded | 27/09/2010 |
| Organization Growth | Started with 40 members, grew to 5,000 registered members |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The founder of Bhumata Brigade is an activist who fights against crimes on women and corruption. | |
| 2. Studied at Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University but had to drop out because of family problems. | |
| 3. Successfully led campaigns for women's entry into temples such as Shani Shingnapur and Haji Ali Dargah. | |
| 4. Ran for civic elections in the Balaji Nagar ward in 2012. | |
| 5. Faced backlash and protests during activism at religious sites like Haji Ali Dargah and Sabarimala Temple. | |
| 6. In 2003, worked as a social worker with Krantiveer Jhopdi Vikas Sangh to help rehabilitate slum dwellers. | |
| 7. In 2008, exposed a banking scam at Ajit Cooperative Bank, recovering money for 29,000 depositors. | |
| 8. Participated in the 2011 anti-corruption movement associated with Anna Hazare’s Jan Lokpal agitation. | |
| 9. Bhumata Brigade founded on 27/09/2010, grew from 40 to 5,000 members. | |
| 10. Under the umbrella of Bhumata Brigade is the Bhumata Ranragini Brigade, specifically dedicated to women causes. | |
| 11. Made plans to march to Shani Shingnapur with 1,000 women and had contingency plans to enter the temple by helicopter if barred. |