Quick Info
| Profession | Social Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/12/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Nipani, Belgaum, Karnataka |
Latest News about Trupti Desai
19/03/2025
Trupti Desai publicly claimed that Krishna Andhale, an absconding accused in the Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case, was hiding among transgender persons near the Karnataka border. Her statement added a new angle to the investigation and drew attention to the ongoing search for the accused.
27/02/2025
Trupti Desai was involved in a protest response linked to the Swargate rape case in Pune, where she criticised the delay in action after the incident. She also attempted to stop the state home minister's convoy, turning the case into a high-profile public confrontation over women’s safety and government response.
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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. | |
| Also identified as the founder of Bhumata Foundation. |
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 |
| Year Founded | 27/09/2010 |
| Organization Growth | Started with 40 members, grew to 5,000 registered members |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/trupti.desai.589/ |
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. |