Swati Chitnis (2 May 1959) is an Indian

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who works in both the film and television industry. She is currently playing the Pivotal Role of Suhasini Goenka (Kartik's Grandmother and Akshara's Great-Grandmother) in

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's Longest Soap Opera ''

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest run ...

''. Chitnis has appeared in films such as ''Shubhamangal Savadhan'' and ''Hee Porgi Kunachi''. She later appeared in television shows such as ''Laagi Tujhse Lagan'', ''Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother''. She also appeared in

's series ''

Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? ( ''What Should We Name This Love?'') is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series that aired on Star Plus from 6 June 2011 to 30 November 2012. Produced by Gul Khan under 4 Lions Films, it starred ...

'', where she played Dadi (Subhudra / Sumi), Arnav's Paternal Mother (grandmother).

Filmography

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'' (2016) as Indu *''

Lagna Pahave Karun ''Lagna Pahave Karun'' () is a 2013 Indian Marathi-language romantic comedy film directed by Ajay Naik, and produced by Kiran Deshpande and Mohan Damle under the banners of Solariz International and Sprints Arts Creations respectively. The film ...

'' as Nalini Dixit *'' Rajjo (2013)'' as Ammi *''

Road to Sangam ''Road to Sangam'' is a 2010 Bollywood film written and directed by Amit Rai. The film features Bollywood actors Paresh Rawal, Om Puri and Pawan Malhotra. ''Road to Sangam'' is a simple story of a God fearing, devout Muslim mechanic named Hasmat ...

'' (2010) as Aara * *''

Shubha Mangal Saavadhan Shubha may refer to: * Shubha (Arabic), doubt, obscurity, suspicion or mis-grounded conceit * Shubha (Hindi), a Hindi word that means auspicious * ''Shubha'' (film), a 2006 film * Shubha (actress) Shubha is an Indian actress who acted prominent ...

'' (2006) *'' Hee Porgi Kunachi (2006)'' as Mrs. Deshmukh *''

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'' (2000) as Mrs. Malhotra

TV serials

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'' (2016–present) as Suhasini Goenka *''

Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother ''Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother'' is an Indian comedy television series, which aired on the SAB TV from 4 June 2012 to 10 August 2012. Plot It's about a Gujarati family that unites after 15 years. Three brothers, who have been living separately wit ...

'' (2012) as Jamuna Mahendra ChawlaTimes Of India: Swati Chitnis in Bhai Aur Brother
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'' (2012) as Subhadra Devi (Dadi/Sumi)Times Of India: My Role in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon is a challenging to play - Swati Chitnis
Interview. *'' Laagi Tujhse Lagan'' (2009-2012) as Aayi Sahib *''

Sasural Simar Ka ''Sasural Simar Ka'' () is an Indian Hindi-language television soap opera produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, that aired from 25 April 2011 to 2 March 2018 on Colors TV. The show starred Dipika Kakar, Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar, Avika Gor, Dheeraj ...

'' (2013) as Shobha *'' Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke'' (2009-2010) as Mahaviri *''

Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family ''Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family'' is an Indian daily soap that aired on NDTV Imagine. Plot The show tells the story of Jasuben Jyantilal's joint family, their beliefs and morals, and the different circumstances they face. It depict ...

'' (2008-2009) as Jasumati Jayantilaal Joshi *Paltan (TV series 1997) *Avantika as Ratna *Kudrat as Mrs. Chaudhary

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chitnis, Swati Living people Actresses in Hindi cinema Indian film actresses Indian voice actresses 1964 births