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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. 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 was playing the role of Bhavani Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. and Babita Singh Ahuja in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Filmography
= Films
=Television
= 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
=Awards and achievements
References
External links
Kishori Shahane at IMDb
Kishori Shahane at Bollywood Hungama
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye
- Pyaar Mein Twist
- Deepak Balraj Vij
- Simran (film)
- Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
- Naagarjun (seri televisi)
- Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya
- Pehredaar Piya Ki
- Ishq Mein Marjawan
- Shakti (seri televisi)
- Kishori Shahane
- Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Part 1
- The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty
- Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
- Pyaar Mein Twist
- Aayatya Gharat Gharoba
- Deepak Balraj Vij
- Changu Mangu
- Sun Zarra
- Balache Baap Brahmachari
