Himani Shivpuri

Himani Bhatt Shivpuri (born 24 October 1960) is an Indian actress known for her character roles in Bollywood films and Hindi soap operas. Her films include '' Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' (1994), ''Raja'' (1995), ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995), '' Khamoshi'' (1996), '' Hero No. 1'' (1997), '' Deewana Mastana'' (1997), '' Bandhan'' (1998), ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998), '' Biwi No.1'' (1999), '' Hum Saath-Saath Hain'' (1999), '' Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (2001) and '' Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon'' (2003).

She is currently working as ''Katori "Katto" Amma'' in &Tv's show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan.

Personal life

Shivpuri was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and educated at the all-boys boarding school, The Doon School, where her father, the poet Dr. Haridutt Bhatt "Shailesh", taught Hindi. At Doon, she was actively involved in dramatics. She began a parallel career in theatre while studying for a postgraduate degree in Organic Chemistry. She worked in '' Phir Wahi Talash'' as a supporting actress.

She married the Kashmiri Pandit actor Gyan Shivpuri, who died in 1995. She has a son, Katyayan.

Career

After graduating from the National School of Drama in 1982, Shivpuri worked briefly with the NSD Repertory Company and then moved to Mumbai.

Shivpuri made her film debut in 1984 with ''Ab Ayega Mazaa'', followed by '' In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones'' a TV film, in (1989), also starring Shahrukh Khan. She acted in many art films thereafter like Shyam Benegal's '' Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda'' (1993) and '' Mammo (1994)'', though her big commercial break came with Sooraj R. Barjatya's '' Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' (1994).

She made her television debut with the serial '' Humrahi'' (DD National), directed by Kunwar Sinha, which gave her considerable popularity as her role of Devki Bhojai was widely appreciated. Earlier, she had made brief appearances in Lekh Tandon's TV show '' Phir Wahi Talash'' and Shyam Benegal's ''Yatra''. After ''Humrahi'', she became a regular feature on Indian television, starring in serials like '' Hasratein'' on Zee TV in 1995 as an unsatisfied wife forced to marry a man double her age and looking out for extramarital affairs to satiate her needs, '' Kasautii Zindagi Kay'', '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' as Raksha, ''Chandni'', ''Dollar Bahu'' (Zee TV), ''Josh'' (Star Plus), '' Ek Ladki Anjaani Si'' and most recently in ''Ghar Ek Sapna'' (Sahara One) and '' India Calling'' (Star One). She has starred '' Baat Hamari Pakki Hai'' on Sony Entertainment Television Asia.

Though she works mainly in character actor, she has done some memorable roles in films like '' Koyla'' (1997), ''Pardes'' (1997), ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995), ''Anjaam'' (1994), ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998) and '' Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (2001).

Over the years she has worked for many film production houses including Yash Raj Films (owned by director Yash Chopra), Rajshri Productions and Dharma Productions (owned by Yash Johar).

She was seen in J. P. Dutta's film '' Umrao Jaan''.

Himani Shivpuri played Kul in Zee's ''Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah'' until 2009.

She briefly appeared in a short documentary film ''The Facebook Generation''. produced by Blue Strike Productions and Dev Samaj Modern School and Directed by Sahil Bhardwaj. The film competed in the Reel to Real film making competition at Harmony 2012 organised by The Global Education and Leadership Foundation and was among the top 10 finalists.

Filmography

Films

* ''Ab Ayega Mazaa'' (1984) as Sidey's sister
* '' In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones'' (1989) (TV)
* '' Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda'' (1992)
* '' Dilwale'' (1994) as Sapna's aunt
* ''Dhanwaan'' (1993) as Hamidbhai's daughter-in-law
* '' Mammo'' (1994) as Anwari
* '' Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' (1994) as Razia
* '' Andaz'' (1994) (uncredited) as Mrs. Panipuri Sharma
* ''Anjaam'' (1994) as Nisha
* ''Yaar Gaddar'' (1994) as Police Inspector
* ''Aao Pyaar Karen'' (1994) as Shankar's wife
* ''Teesra Kaun?'' (1994) as Shanti Verma
* ''Trimurti'' (1995) as Janki Singh
* ''Raja'' (1995) as Kaki
* ''God and Gun'' (1995)
* '' Veergati'' (1995) as Sulokh's mom
* ''Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'' (1995) as Kammo
* ''Yaraana'' (1995) as Beggar/Champa
* '' Haqeeqat'' (1995) as Kamini
* ''Bandish'' (1996)
* '' Prem Granth'' (1996) as Nathu
* '' Khamoshi: The Musical'' (1996) as Raj's mother
* ''Bal Bramhachari'' (1996) as Shanti
* '' Beqabu'' (1996) as Aarti Kapoor
* '' Diljale'' (1996)
* ''Pardes'' (1997) as Kulwanti
* '' Hero No. 1'' (1997) as Shannu
* '' Koyla'' (1997)
* '' Mere Sapno Ki Rani'' (1997) as Subhash's wife
* '' Betaabi'' (1997) as Radha, professor
* '' Deewana Mastana'' (1997) as Raja's mom
* '' Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi'' (1997) as Raja's mother
* '' Tirchhi Topiwale'' (1998)
* '' Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai'' (1998) as Ragini Sinha
* '' Bandhan'' (1998) as Ramlal's wife
* ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998) as Rifat Bi
* '' Mehndi (film)'' (1998)
* ''Dahek: A Burning Passion'' (1998) as Mrs. Javed Bahkshi
* ''Nyaydaata'' (1999)
* '' Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United'' (1999) as Vakil's wife
* '' Aa Ab Laut Chalen'' (1999) as Mrs. Chaurasia
* '' Daag: The Fire'' (1999) as Kajri's mother
* '' Anari No. 1'' (1999) as Rahul's Aunt
* '' Biwi No.1'' (1999) as Susheela Devi Mehra
* '' Trishakti'' (1999) as Mrs. Laxmiprasad
* ''Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain'' (1999) as Umadevi
* '' Vaastav: The Reality'' (1999) as Laxmi Akka
* '' Khoobsurat'' (1999) as Savita
* '' Krodh'' (2000) as Sita
* '' Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge'' (2000) as Mary
* '' Baaghi'' (2000)
* '' Hadh Kar Di Aapne'' (2000) as Mrs. Bakhiyani
* ''Chal Mere Bhai'' (2000) as Sapna's aunt
* '' Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa'' (2000) as Shyama Aapa
* '' Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai'' (2000) as Sita Pillai
* '' Karobaar: The Business of Love'' (2000) as Mrs. Saxena
* '' Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke'' (2000) as Sweety
* '' Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain'' (2000) as Radha Ganga's biological mom
* ''Afsana Dilwalon Ka'' (2001) as Titlibai
* ''Jodi No.1'' (2001) as wife of Kamal
* '' Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai'' (2001) as Sushma
* '' Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai'' (2001)
* ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'' (2001) as Haldiram's Wife
* '' Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya'' (2002) as Maria
* '' Hum Kisise Kum Nahin'' (2002) as Patient Ramgopal's wife
* ''Mujhse Dosti Karoge!'' (2002) as Mrs. Sahani
* '' Jeena Sirf Merre Liye'' (2002) as Mrs. Malhotra
* '' Karz: The Burden of Truth'' (2002)
* ''Ek Hindustani'' (2003)
* ''Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'' (2003) as Tara & Sitara's mom
* '' Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon'' (2003) as Susheela
* '' Kuch Naa Kaho'' (2003) as Minty Ahluwalia
* '' Shart: The Challenge'' (2004)
* '' Ishq Hai Tumse'' (2004) as Kamla
* ''Time Pass'' (2005) as Kanchan Sharma
* '' Mumbai Godfather'' (2005)
* '' Chand Sa Roshan Chehra'' (2005)
* ''Meri Aashiqui'' (2005)
* ''Classic Dance of Love'' (2005)
* '' Insan'' (2005) as Indu's mom
* ''Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen'' (2005) as Goverdhan's wife
* ''Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai'' (2005) as Mrs. I. M. Gore
* '' Maayavi'' (2005) (Tamil film) as Jyothika's mother
* '' Umrao Jaan'' (2006)
* '' Kismat Konnection'' (2008) as Mrs. Manpreet Gill
* '' Haal-e-Dil'' (2008) as Stella
* ''Karzzzz'' (2008) as J. J. Oberoi's Wife
* '' Do Knot Disturb'' (2009) as Goverdhan's mother
* ''Radio (2009) film'' (2009) as Shanya's Boss at Food Court
* '' Milenge Milenge'' (2010) as Mrs. Gandhi
* '' Sasural Simar Ka'' (2011) as Rajjo Dwivedi (Buaji)
* ''Ammaa ki boli'' (2012) as Kalavati
* ''The Facebook Generation'' (2012) as Herself (cameo)
* ''Rabba Main Kya Karoon'' (2012)
* '' Besharam'' (2013) as Tara's Mother
* ''Club 60'' (2013) as Nalini Doctor
* ''Mr Joe B. Carvalho'' (2014)
* '' Meena'' (2014) as Ainul Bibi
* '' Wedding Pullav'' (2015) as Gulabo
* '' Nanu Ki Jaanu''(2018) as Nanu's Mother
* ''Make In India'' (2019) as Palak Mother
* ''Teesra Kaun Returns'' (2020) Shanti Aunty is Manjulah Alia Bhatt Priyanka
* '' Kartoot as Khala

Serials

* ''Hum Aapke Hain Woh'' (1996-1997)
* ''Khatta Meetha'' (2000)
* ''Yatra''
* '' Phir Wahi Talash''
* '' Humrahi''
* ''Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah'' as Kulraj Kohli
* '' Hasratein'' as Sulakshana
* ''Gudgudee'' (1998-1999) as Durga Devi
* '' Sanjog Se Bani Sangini'' as Shanno
* '' I Luv My India''
* '' Baat Hamari Pakki Hai'' as Nani
* '' Sasural Simar Ka'' as Rajjo Dwivedi
* ''Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein'' as Mrs. Lajwanti)
* ''Ghar Ek Sapna''
* '' Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai'' as Nani-Saas
* '' Doli Armaano Ki'' as Sushma Tiwari (Sushmaji)
* '' Sumit Sambhal Lega'' as Rita
* '' Vishkanya...Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani'' as Renu
* ''Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi'' as Kalavati Parmar
* ''Home'' as Nirmala Manchanda
* ''Happu Ki Ultan Pultan'' as Katori "Amma" Singh
* '' Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani'' as Radha Ji

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Indian film actresses
Indian stage actresses
Living people
National School of Drama alumni
Actresses in Hindi cinema
Hindi theatre
Indian television actresses
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
The Doon School alumni
1960 births
People from Rudraprayag district
Actresses from Dehradun
Actresses in Hindi television