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Mukta Puntambekar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 10, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 June

BirthplacePune, Maharashtra

ProfessionSocial Activist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAshish Puntambekar

FamilyFather: Anil Awachat; Mother: Anita Awachat; Children: Ishan Puntambekar (son), Kaveri Puntambekar (daughter)

Mukta Puntambekar Biography

Mukta Puntambekar is an Indian social activist and clinical psychologist from Pune, Maharashtra, known for her work with rehabilitation initiatives and her

Early life and background

Mukta Puntambekar was born on 14 June in Pune, Maharashtra. She completed her schooling at MES Sou Vimlabai Garware High School, Pune, and went on to graduate from the University of Pune in 1993. She also holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Born into a family active in public service, her father was Anil Awachat and her mother was Anita Awachat.

Career

Trained as a clinical psychologist, Mukta joined Muktangan, a rehabilitation centre in Pune that was established by her parents. At Muktangan she worked in clinical and rehabilitative roles focused on addiction recovery and mental health. The centre originally began as a division within Yerwada Mental Hospital and later expanded into independent facilities providing treatment and support for people with substance-use issues.

Alongside her clinical work, Mukta is active as a social worker and public advocate on addiction and mental health topics. She regularly takes part in panel discussions on addiction-related issues and has been invited to speak at events addressing internet addiction and other contemporary concerns. She also appears at charitable functions and public events as a guest and contributor.

Mukta has a public-facing side to her career as well: she made her acting debut in the Marathi film Ekta Kay Jala in 2022 and appeared on the television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2023.

Public recognition and awards

Mukta Puntambekar has received several honours for her work. In 2018 she was given the Snehadhara Gaurav Puraskar. In 2023 she was presented with the Suryadatta Rashtriya Stree Shakti Award by the Governor of Maharashtra. Earlier, in 2012, she received contribution cheques on behalf of the Association For Scientific And Academic Research (ASAR) from Aamir Khan on a televised programme.

Public profile

Mukta is known to follow Gandhian principles and is frequently involved in community outreach. She participates in marathons with her family and is active in recreational pursuits that include trekking, cycling, skiing and travel. In interviews she has spoken about her fondness for her hometown of Pune, describing how she likes spending Sundays exploring the local hills and forts.

Family and personal life

Mukta Puntambekar is married to Ashish Puntambekar, a software engineer; the couple wed on 28 February 1994. They have two children: a son, Ishan Puntambekar, and a daughter, Kaveri Puntambekar. Her father, Anil Awachat, was a physician, author and de-addiction activist; her mother, Anita Awachat, was a physician and social activist. Mukta has three siblings: sisters Yashoda Wakankar and Aditi Awachat, and a brother, Akshay Awachat.

Latest updates

In recent years Mukta has remained active across mental health and addiction forums, continued to represent rehabilitation work publicly, and expanded into acting with a Marathi film debut in 2022. In 2023 she was honoured with the Suryadatta Rashtriya Stree Shakti Award and participated on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

If she continues on the same path, Mukta’s profile suggests ongoing involvement in community mental health initiatives and public advocacy around addiction recovery.
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Recent Work

Ekta Kay Jala

Marathi film debut

2022
Kaun Banega Crorepati

Television appearance

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Clinical psychologist and social activist working with Muktangan rehabilitation centre in Pune
  2. Debuted in Marathi cinema with Ekta Kay Jala (2022)
  3. Suryadatta Rashtriya Stree Shakti Award presented by the Governor of Maharashtra (2023)
  4. Snehadhara Gaurav Puraskar (2018)
  5. Received contribution cheques on behalf of ASAR from Aamir Khan on television (2012)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mukta Puntambekar born?

14 June

What is Mukta Puntambekar known for?

Social Activist

What is Mukta Puntambekar’s marital status?

Married

Who is Mukta Puntambekar married to?

Ashish Puntambekar