Kishori Shahane is an Indian classical and folk dancer and actress who works in the Hindi and Marathi movies and television. - She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij. She is a producer who helped to make a film about the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi.[2] She is known for appearing in shows like Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Ishq Mein Marjawan. In 2019 she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 2 finishing at the fifth place. Currently she is playing the role of Bhavani Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.[3]
Kishori Shahane Vij | |
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Born | Kishori Shahane (1968-04-23) 23 April 1968 (age 54)[1] Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
Alma mater | Mithibai College |
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Years active | 1987 – present |
Spouse | |
Awards | Full list |
While at Mithibai College, Kishori was crowned Miss Mithibai at the college known as the cultural hub of Mumbai. She entered into Marathi films and shot to fame with Maherchi Sadi and Wajva Re Wajva. Her stage performances in plays like Moruchi Maushi (Marathi) and Aadhe Adhure (Hindi), directed by Amal Allana bought her recognition as an actress. She worked in Marathi blockbuster films like Ek Daav Dhobi Pachad and Navra Majha Navsacha. Her role in Hindi movies like Pyaar Mein Twist and Red: The Dark Side directed by Vikram Bhatt put forward her ability to play different roles.[4]
Deepak Balraj Vij, a Hindi filmmaker noticed her talent. He did Hafta Band, Bomb Blast and two more films with her. During the making of Hafta Bandh in 1991, they came closer and later got married. Kishori then switched over to Hindi TV serials and continued to work in Hindi and Marathi films. She became popular with her performance in serials like Ghar Ek Mandir, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin and Sindoor.[5]
Kishori is a classical and folk dancer. She has performed on stage in India and abroad. She also completed her music video Saavan for Venus. After almost 13 years, she took part in the Mrs. Gladrags Beauty Pageant show and was the Runner-up in 2003.[citation needed]
As a filmmaker, her Marathi film Mohatyachi Renuka won the Maharashtra State Award 2007 for best editing. The film was produced and directed by Kishori. Her next venture Malik Ek (Hindi) was based on the life of Sai Baba and had Jackie Shroff in the lead role. She then launched her next Marathi film Aika Dajiba. She played the role of a transgender in the soap opera Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, airing on Colors TV, in 2016. Currently, she is seen in the drama series, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, playing the role of the matriarch of the Chavan family, Bhavani.[6]
In her college days, she was known as Miss Mithabai. She took part in Mrs. Gladrags Beauty Pageant show and became Mrs. Gladrags Runner-up in 2003.[7]
Year | Title | Language | Role |
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1986 | Karma | Hindi | Heena |
1987 | Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | Marathi | Seema |
Anandi Anand | Shama | ||
1988 | Maza Pati Karodpati | Hema Deshmukh | |
Sagalikade Bombabomb | Mala | ||
1989 | Nasti Aafat | Mona | |
Balache Baap Brahmachari | Shyamala Tavdaane | ||
Atmavishwas | Asavari Mangalkar | ||
1990 | Changu Mangu | Mini | |
Dhumakool | Lalita Pradhan | ||
1991 | Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | Shobhana Kasture | |
Hafta Bandh | Hindi | Harish's Wife | |
Pyar Ka Devta | Sujata Kumar | ||
Maherchi Sadi | Marathi | Vicky's Girlfriend | |
Bandal Baaz | Anju | ||
1992 | Gruhpravesh | Rita Fernandez | |
Kinchali | Veena Anand | ||
Jeeva Sakha | Julie | ||
1993 | Aikava Te Navalach | Ragini | |
Wajawa Re Wajawa | Megha | ||
Ram Rahim | Kishori Sare | ||
Bomb Blast (1993 film) | Hindi | Naina | |
2001 | Shirdi Sai Baba | (Producer and Director) | |
2004 | Navra Maza Navsacha | Marathi | Lavani Dancer (special appearance) |
2005 | Mumbai Godfather | Hindi | Kamla |
Pyaar Mein Twist | |||
2006 | Shaadi Se Pehle | Mrs. Bhalla | |
Mohatyachi Renuka | Marathi | Renuka | |
2007 | Good Boy, Bad Boy | Hindi | Teacher |
Red: The Dark Side | |||
Fear | |||
2008 | Superstar | Mrs. Saxena | |
2009 | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Marathi | Hema |
2010 | Aika Dajiba | Rukmini | |
Milenge Milenge | Hindi | ||
Benny and Babloo | Tejaswini | ||
Malik Ek | Shakuntala | ||
2011 | Shagird | Mrs. Hanumant Singh | |
2012 | Langar | Marathi | Godavari |
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein | Hindi | Kaamwali Bai | |
2013 | Policegiri | Sehar's Mother | |
Yeda | Marathi | Savitri Kulkarni | |
Ekulti Ek | Madhura | ||
Narbachi Wadi | Renuka | ||
2014 | Ya Rab | Hindi | Dr. Shabana |
Anuradha | Masterjee's Wife | ||
Kahin Hain Mera Pyar | Priya's Mother | ||
Nati (film) | Marathi | ||
Badlapur Boys | Hindi | Mother | |
2015 | Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar | Marathi | Pushpa Damle |
Classmates | College Principal | ||
2016 | Mohenjo Daro | Hindi | Bima |
2017 | Simran | Kumud | |
Machine | Maya | ||
Heartbeats | Sharda Zinta | ||
2019 | PM Narendra Modi | Indira Gandhi | |
Blank | Dewan's Wife |
Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Junoon | Hindi | Chandni | Episodes 1-2 |
1997-2001 | Damini | Marathi | Damini's sister | |
2000 | Jap Tap Vratt | Hindi | Devi, Sandhya and Chhaya | |
2000 | Shree Ganesh | Maharani Prasuti | ||
2000 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Sapna | ||
Abhimaan | Sukanya Mohan Kumar Chauhan | |||
2001 | Kohi Apna Sa | Khushi's mother | ||
Bandini | Marathi | |||
2005-2006 | Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin | Hindi | Doctor | |
2005-2006 | Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka | Uma Agarwal | ||
2006 | Kabhie To Nazar Milao | Sunaina's mother | ||
2006-2008 | Solhah Singaarr | Triveni Tribhuvan Chaturvedi | ||
2008 | Saas v/s Bahu | Contestant | ||
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Yashomati Raichoudhary | |||
2010 | Vrundavan | Marathi | Kartiki's mother-in-law | |
Aise Karo Naa Vidaa | Hindi | Rani Maa | ||
2010-2012 | Yahaan Mein Ghar Ghar Kheli Thi | Shaili's mother | ||
2011 | Don Kinaare Doghi Apan | Marathi | Asmita | |
2012 | Swapnanchya Palikadle | Vasundhara | ||
2013-2014 | Pradhanmantri | Hindi | Pupul Jayakar | |
Do Dil Ek Jaan | Antara's mother | |||
2014-2015 | Everest | Sarita Rawat | ||
2015 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Episodic role | Episode 40[8] | |
2016 | Intezaar | Episodic role | ||
2016-2017 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Guru Maa | [9] | |
2017 | Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya | Padma Maan Singh | ||
2017-2018 | Jadubai Jorat | Marathi | Mallika | [10] |
2018 | Ishq Mein Marjawan | Hindi | Deep's aunt | |
2019 | Bigg Boss Marathi 2 | Marathi | Contestant | (4th Runner Up) [11][12] |
2020–present | Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin | Hindi | Bhavani Nagesh Chavan | |
2021 | Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta | Marathi | Herself | Cameo appearance |
2022 | Kitchen Kallakar | Guest appearance |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2020 | The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty? | Gayatri Dixit | [13] |
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