Kishori Shahane

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Kishori Shahane Vij
Shahane at The Premiere autumn winter'15 collected by MAX
Born	Kishori Shahane (1968-04-23) 23 April 1968 (age 53)[1] Mumbai, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Mithibai College
Occupation	Actress Dancer Producer Director
Years active	1987 – present
Spouse(s)	Deepak Balraj Vij ​ (m. 1991)​
Awards	Full list

Kishori Shahane is a classical and folk dancer and actress in the Marathi language film industry of India. 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 has portray Jap tap Vratt , Shree Ganesh very well. 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 in fifth place. currently she is playing the role of Bhavani Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. ^[3]

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 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, 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]

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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.^[7]

Filmography[]

Films[]

Television[]

Theater[]

Marathi[]

• Moruchi Maushi
• Durga Jhali Gauri
• Mi Tujhya Pathishi Ahe
• Kandapohe Tuzya Ni Mazya Premache
• Mahanatya Sahyadri (J productions)

Hindi[]

• Aadhe Adhure
• Benny And Babloo

Web series[]

Awards and achievements[]

• Classical and folk dances: Live performances on stage all over America, Australia and India
• Miss Mithibai College: 1990
• "Mrs. Gladrags" Beauty Pageant Runner up: 2003^[14]
• Shining Star of the season of Bigg Boss Marathi 2^[15]

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