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Ashwin Chitale | |
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.jpg) Chitale in 2024 | |
| Born | 18 April 1996 Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupations | Actor, Poet |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | Shwaas (2004)
Taxi No. 9211 (2006) Aashayein (2010) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Child Artist |
Ashwin Chitale also known as Ashwin Afraad is an Indian poet, writer, storyteller and actor.[1][2][3] He won the national award for best child actor[4] for his performance in the film Shwaas (2004) a Marathi language film. He has played the role of Govinda in the Nagesh Kukunoor directed Hindi movie Aashayein.[5] The other Hindi films in which he acted are Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya! (2009) and Ahista Ahista (2006).[6] He also played the role of Rishabh Shastri, son of Raghav Shastri (Nana Patekar) in Taxi No. 9211 (2006).
Chitale belongs to Pune,[7] completed his schooling at Nutan Marathi Vidyalaya.[7] and has completed his Master's in Indology and Philosophy[8]
Ashwin has founded Aashwin Heritage, a company dedicated to history, heritage, art, and cultural awareness in India. He has conducted heritage walks and trips across the country, blending storytelling and narratives to bring history to life. Based in Pune, the company frequently organizes heritage walks in and around the city, especially following the pandemic.[9]
Ashwin has developed a deep interest in the Persian language and created a show called Rumi Hai, which portrays the life and works of Rumi. Performing under his stage and pen name, Afraad, Ashwin Chitale brings this production to life.[10]
In 2024, Ashwin developed an interest in the Sindhi language and created a show titled Shah Jo Risalo, based on the seven Sindhi love stories written by Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.[3]
Ashwin also teaches Persian and Urdu, conducts heritage trips, and organizes storytelling workshops for children. He has delivered several online and offline lectures on Rumi, Sufism, Omar Khayyam, and the Persian literary tradition.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ruminating over Rumi". punemirror.com. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ↑ "Pune This Week: From searching for love on stage to exploring the poetry of Rumi and travelling to the valley of flowers". The Indian Express. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- 1 2 "National Award winner to bring Sindhi love sagas to Pune". The Indian Express. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ↑ Rajadhyaksha, Mukta (9 October 2004). "Breath of hope". Frontline. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ↑ Paw. "Ashayein". filmytown.com. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ↑ "Master Ashwin Chitale filmography". One India entertainment. Greynium Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Archived from the original on 20 June 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- 1 2 Nadar, Ganesh (2 November 2004). "At home with Shwaas star Ashwin Chitale". rediff.com. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ↑ "Philosophy". ashwinafraad. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ↑ "SPOTLIGHT | A Walk through the Lanes of History". ArtNowThus / 8910. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ↑ "Immerse into the philosophy behind Rumi's quotes with this performance in Thane in Mumbai". Mid-day. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ↑ Mu. Po. Manoranjan | मुक्कामपोस्ट मनोरंजन (1 February 2025). अश्विन चितळे: 'श्वास', रूमी आणि फारसी भाषेचे सौंदर्य |. Retrieved 6 February 2025 – via YouTube.
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