Kishori Shahane Quick Info
Height 5 ft 4 in
Weight 60 kg
Date of Birth April 23, 1968
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Spouse Deepak Balraj Vij

Kishori Shahane is an Indian classical and folk dancer, actor, theatre artist, director, and producer who has worked in the Marathi-language film industry of India as well as in several television projects. She is known for her roles in shows and movies like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi, Mumbai Godfather, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar MeiinShakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad, Ishq Mein MarjawanDaminiGhar Ek MandirMohenjo Daro, Solhah SingaarrKabhie To Nazar MilaoYahaan Mein Ghar Ghar KheliWaqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun ParayaEverestSukh Mhanje Nakki Kay AstaRishta Likhenge Hum NayaPM Narendra ModiPyar Ka DevtaMaza Pati KarodpatiHafta BandhRed: The Dark SideBenny and BablooPolicegiriKahin Hain Mera PyarShree Ganesh, Badlapur BoysSimran, and Good Boy, Bad Boy. The actor has also been cast in many Marathi and Hindi language theatre productions which include Moruchi MaushiKandapohe Tuzya Ni Mazya PremacheAadhe AdhureMi Tujhya Pathishi AheDurga Jhali Gauri, and Mahanatya Sahyadri.

Born Name

Kishori Shahane

Other Name

Kishori Shahane Vij

Kishori Shahane as seen during an event in 2012
Kishori Shahane as seen during an event in 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / bollywoodhungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Sun Sign

Taurus

Born Place

Bombay (later: Mumbai), Maharashtra, India

Residence

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Indian

Indian

Education

Kishori Shahane attended Mithibai College, a college affiliated with the University of Mumbai. She was crowned Miss Mithibai at the college.

Occupation

Dancer, Actor, Theatre Artist, Director, Producer

Family

  • Father – Prabhakar Shahane
  • Mother – Vandana Shahane
  • Others – Balraj Vij (Father-In-Law) (Actor), Anand Balraj (Brother-In-Law)

Build

Slim

Kishori Shahane as seen while posing for the camera at BIG Marathi Rising Star Awards
Kishori Shahane as seen while posing for the camera at BIG Marathi Rising Star Awards (Bollywood Hungama / bollywoodhungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Height

5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm

Weight

60 kg or 132 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Kishori Shahane has dated –

  1. Deepak Balraj Vij (1991-Present) – She started going out with director Deepak Balraj Vij while they were working together on the film Hafta Bandh in 1991 and they got married the same year. They have a son named Bobby Vij and she is stepmother to actor Varun Vij and Megha Vij Mahapatra.

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

Hair Color

Black

She has often dyed her hair.

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • High cheekbones
  • Charming smile
Kishori Shahane at The Premiere autumn winter'15 collected by MAX
Kishori Shahane at The Premiere autumn winter’15 collected by MAX (Bollywood Hungama / bollywoodhungama.com / CC BY 3.0)

Kishori Shahane Facts

  1. In 2003, she participated in the Mrs. Gladrags Beauty Pageant and wrapped up her journey as Mrs. Gladrags Runner-up.
  2. Kishori Shahane appeared as Kamla in the 2005 Bollywood film Mumbai Godfather directed by Deepak Balraj Vij.
  3. She brought to life the character of Bima, Sarman’s aunt, in the 2016 Hindi-language period action-adventure film Mohenjo Daro. The film stars Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde and is a cinematic presentation based on the ancient Indus Valley civilization.
  4. She was cast as the mother of Praful Patel a.k.a. “Simran Murar – The Lipstick Bandit” in the 2017 Hindi-language heist drama film Simran, starring Kangana Ranaut.
  5. Kishori Shahane appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss Marathi 2 in 2019 and was placed 5th.
  6. She enjoys dancing and has often made dance videos alongside her son.
  7. She portrayed the character of Indira Gandhi, the first female prime minister of India and a central figure of the Indian National Congress, in the 2019 Hindi-language biographical drama film PM Narendra Modi. It is loosely based on the life of Narendra Modi, the 14th Prime Minister of India.
  8. In 2020, Kishori Shahane started appearing as Bhavani Chavan, the matriarch of the Chavan family who is Nagesh’s widow, in the Hindi-language television romantic drama series Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.

Featured Image by Bollywood Hungama / bollywoodhungama.com / CC BY 3.0

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