Kishori Shahane

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Kishori Shahane Vij
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Shahane at The Premiere autumn winter'15 collected by MAX
Born
Kishori Shahane

(1968-04-23) 23 April 1968 (age 56) [1]
NationalityIndian -Hindu
Alma mater Mithibai College
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Dancer
  • Producer
  • Director
Years active1986 – present
Spouse
(m. 1993)
ChildrenBobby Vij
RelativesAnand Balraj Vij, Alias-Andy (Brother-in-Laws) [2]
Awards Full list

Kishori Shahane Vij is an Indian classical and folk dancer and actress who works in the Marathi and Hindi 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. [3] 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. From October 2020 until January 2024, she played the role of Bhavani Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin [4] and Babita Singh Ahuja in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.

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Early life and career

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 Mavshi (Marathi) and Aadhe Adhure (Hindi), directed by Amal Allana bought her recognition as an actress. She worked in Marathi blockbuster films like Prem Karuya Khulllam khulla, Majha Pati Karodpati,Balache Baap Brahmachari, Changu Mangu, Saglikade Bombabomb, Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad , and Navra Maza 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. [5]

Deepak Balraj Vij, a Hindi filmmaker noticed her talent. He directed Hafta Bandh , Bomb Blast and two more films with her. During the making of Hafta Bandh in 1991, they grew 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. [6]

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.

In 2020, she is seen in the drama series, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, playing the role of the matriarch of the Chavan family, Bhavani. [7] This went on to be opined by many reviews as the most iconic villainess till date, winning her a number of Awards including Indian Television Academy Awards, Indian Telly Awards, Iconic Gold Awards for Best Actress in Negative Role.

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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.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleLanguage
1986 Karma Heena Hindi
1987Prem Karuya Khullam KhullaSeema Marathi
Anandi AnandShama
1988Maza Pati KarodpatiHema Deshmukh
1989 Saglikade Bombabomb Mala Dharadhar
Nasti AafatMona
Balache Baap Brahmachari Shyamala Tavdaane
AtmavishwasAsavari Mangalkar
1990 Changu Mangu Mini Khatle
DhumakoolLalita Pradhan
1991 Aayatya Gharat Gharoba Shobhana Kasture
Hafta Bandh Harish's Wife Hindi
Pyar Ka Devta Sujata Kumar
Maherchi Sadi Vicky's Girlfriend Marathi
Bandal BaazAnju
Jeeva Sakha Julie
1992GruhpraveshRita Fernandez
KinchaliVeena Anand
1993Aikava Te NavalachRagini
Wajawa Re WajawaMegha
Ram RahimKishori Sare
Bomb Blast Naina Hindi
2001Shirdi Sai Baba(Producer and Director)
2004 Navra Maza Navsacha Lavani Dancer (special appearance) Marathi
2005 Mumbai Godfather Kamla Hindi
Pyaar Mein Twist Madhu Loc
2006 Shaadi Se Pehle Mrs. Bhalla
Mohatyachi RenukaRenuka Marathi
2007 Good Boy, Bad Boy Teacher Hindi
Red: The Dark Side
Fear
2008 Superstar Mrs. Saxena
2009 Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad Hema Marathi
2010Aika DajibaRukmini
Milenge Milenge Cameo appearance Hindi
Benny and Babloo Tejaswini
Malik Ek Shakuntala
2011 Shagird Mrs. Hanumant Singh
2012LangarGodavari Marathi
Chhodo Kal Ki BaateinKaamwali Bai Hindi
2013 Policegiri Sehar's Mother
Yeda Savitri Kulkarni Marathi
Ekulti Ek Madhura
Narbachi Wadi Renuka Khot
2014 Ya Rab Dr. Shabana Hindi
Anuradha Masterjee's Wife
Kahin Hai Mera Pyar Priya's Mother
Nati Mahesh's wife Marathi
Badlapur Boys Mother Hindi
Khairlanjichya Mathyawar Surekha Marathi
2015Dhurandhar BhatawdekarPushpa Damle
Classmates College Principal
2016 Mohenjo Daro Bima Hindi
2017 Simran Kumud
Machine Maya
Heartbeats Sharda Zinta
2019 PM Narendra Modi Indira Gandhi
Blank Dewan's Wife
2024 Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Part 1 Rajmata Jijaubai Bhonsale Marathi

Television

YearTitleLanguageRoleNotes
1993 Junoon Hindi ChandniEpisodes 1-2
1997-2001Damini Marathi Damini's sister
2000Jap 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
2006-2008Solhah SingaarrTriveni Tribhuvan Chaturvedi
2008 Saas v/s Bahu Contestant
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya Yashomati Raichoudhary
2010Vrundavan Marathi Kartiki's mother-in-law
Aise Karo Naa Vidaa Hindi Rani Maa
2010-2012 Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli Shaili's mother
2011Don Kinare Doghi Aapan 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 roleEpisode 40 [8]
2016IntezaarEpisodic 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 Kanala Khada Marathi Guest appearance
Bigg Boss Marathi 2 Contestant(4th Runner Up) [11] [12]
2020–2024 Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin Hindi Bhavani Nagesh Chavan
2021 Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta! Marathi HerselfCameo appearance
2022 Kitchen Kallakar Guest appearance
Ravivaar With Star Parivaar Hindi ContestantAppearance as Bhavani
2023-2024 Pinkicha Vijay Aso! Marathi Dr. Devyani, Plastic SurgeonRecurring Role
2023–presentKaise Mujhe Tum Mil GayeBabita Singh Ahuja

Theater

Marathi

  • Moruchi Mavshi
  • Durga Zhali Gauri
  • Mi Tujhya Pathishi Ahe
  • Kandapohe Tuzya Ni Mazya Premache
  • Mahanatya Sahyadri

Hindi

  • Aadhe Adhure
  • Benny And Babloo

Web series

YearTitleRoleRef.
2020The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty?Gayatri Dixit [13]

Awards and achievements

YearAwardsCategoryWorkResult
2021 Iconic Gold Awards Iconic Most Popular Negative Actress Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin Won
2022 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress in a Negative Role Won
2023 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Negative Role Won
Gold Awards Best Actress in a Negative Role - Jury Won

References

  1. "Kishori Shahane celebrates her birthday with family; says "Good days will come"". The Times of India. 23 April 2020.
  2. Bollyy, Team (5 January 2021). "Andy Balraj Announces his next production DIRTY EYES at his house while celebrating Jyothi Venkatesh's Birthday". Bollyy.
  3. 'One Life, One Master' Archived 14 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine ExpressIndia, 29 September 2007, by Neha Madan
  4. "Bigg Boss Marathi 2 launch: Highlights". The Indian Express. 26 May 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  5. "I am happy that I kept myself busy: Kishori Shahane". ZEE Talkies. Archived from the original on 25 February 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  6. "Kishori Shahane and Deepak Vij's love story". Loksatta (in Marathi). 29 August 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  7. "Happy Birthday Kishori Shahane: 6 Lesser-Known Facts About The Actress". ZEE5 News. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  8. "'Darr Sabko Lagta Hai' an unforgettable experience: Kishori Shahane - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  9. "Kishori Shahane enters Shakti, to play Gurumaa - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  10. "Nirmiti Sawant & Kishori Shahane in Jadubai Jorat - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  11. "Bigg Boss Marathi 2: Meet the contestants". The Indian Express. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  12. "Bigg Boss Marathi 2: Kishori Shahne-Vij to enter the show? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  13. "Charge Sheet: Catch Kishori Shahne's 'Political' Look In This New Web Series". spotboye.com. Retrieved 7 July 2021.