Quick Info
| Profession | Lavani Dancer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/11/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Surekha Punekar
Surekha Punekar celebrated her 47th birthday on November 29, 2025, in Pune. The renowned Lavani dancer and former Bigg Boss Marathi contestant was honored by local cultural groups for her decades of contribution to preserving and promoting the traditional Lavani art form in Maharashtra and internationally.
Lavani performer Surekha Punekar asked the Maharashtra government to ban DJ music systems at state-run cultural centres, arguing that obscene dance performances were depriving traditional artists of their livelihood. She wrote to Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar seeking urgent intervention. She also demanded a separate committee to fix payments for performers at these centres and to provide them insurance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Lavni Samradni |
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| Profession(s) | Lavani Dancer, Singer |
| Famous For | Participating in season 2 of BIGG BOSS Marathi (2019) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 38-34-38 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Did not attend |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Career
| Debut | TV: Eka Peksha Ek Apsara Aali |
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| Television |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born into a humble family. | |
| 2. She worked as a maid to support herself. | |
| 3. At 8 years old, she stopped attending school and began pursuing dance. | |
| 4. Her first performance had only three audience members. | |
| 5. In 2011, she directed her first stage show, 'Nashikchi Naar.' | |
| 6. Besides dancing, she is also a playback singer for Marathi films. | |
| 7. During the 2019 General Elections, there were speculations of her contesting from the Pune Lok Sabha Constituency with INC. | |
| 8. In 2019, Mohan Joshi contested the Pune Lok Sabha seat instead of her. | |
| 9. She participated in the second season of Bigg Boss Marathi in 2019. | |
| 10. She is known as the 'Queen of Lavani' and has performed internationally in western countries. | |
| 11. She judged the dance reality show 'Apsara Ali'. | |
| 12. She has won the Maharashtra State Award for Best Playback Singer and the Marathi Natya Parishad Award for Best Actress. | |
| 13. She runs a Lavani dance academy to train young talent. |
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