Kishori Shahane is an

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and folk dancer and actress who works in the

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and

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movies and television. - She is married to Hindi filmmaker

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. She is a producer who helped to make a film about the life of

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. She is known for appearing in shows like ''

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'' and ''

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''. In 2019 she participated in the reality show '' Bigg Boss Marathi 2'' finishing at the fifth place. Currently she is playing the role of Bhavani Chavan in ''

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''.

Early life and career

While at

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, Kishori was crowned Miss Mithibai at the college known as the cultural hub of

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. She entered into Marathi films and shot to fame with ''

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'' and ''Wajva Re Wajva''. Her stage performances in plays like ''Moruchi Maushi'' (Marathi) and ''Aadhe Adhure'' (Hindi), directed by

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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 ''

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'' and '' Red: The Dark Side'' directed by

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put forward her ability to play different roles.

, a Hindi filmmaker noticed her talent. He did ''Hafta Band'', ''

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'' 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'', ''

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'' 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 ''Malik Ek'' () is a Hindi spiritual film on Sai Baba of Shirdi featuring Jackie Shroff, Manoj Kumar and Divya Dutta. Shroff plays in the title role. The film is directed by Deepak Balraj Vij and the music is scored by Anup Jalota, who also plays ...

'' (Hindi) was based on the life of

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and had

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in the lead role. She then launched her next Marathi film ''Aika Dajiba''. She played the role of a transgender in the soap opera ''

'', airing on

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, in 2016. Currently, she is seen in the drama series, ''

,'' playing the role of the matriarch of the Chavan family, Bhavani.

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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 Maushi'' * ''Durga Jhali Gauri'' * ''Mi Tujhya Pathishi Ahe'' * ''Kandapohe Tuzya Ni Mazya Premache'' * ''Mahanatya Sahyadri''

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 *Shining Star of the season of '' Bigg Boss Marathi 2''

References

External links

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