Kishori Shahane

Kishori Shahane

Kishori Shahane at The Premiere of Marathi film 'Ajinta'
Born Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress, dancer
Spouse(s) Deepak Balraj Vij

Kishori Shahane is an eminent 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 make a film about the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi.[1]

Early life

When at Mithibai College Kishori was crowned with the Miss Mithibai beauty pageant award, at a 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 a complete 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 while maintaining her fitness level in front of audience.

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. Her serials have been showed on many of the Indian TV channels showing her widespread small screen network.

Kishori is a classical and folk dancer, too. 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 Peageant show and won Mrs. Gladrags Runner-up in 2003.

As a filmmaker, her Mohatyachi Renuka (Marathi) has received 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. Although being well cast movie was a box office failure. She is soon to launch her next Marathi film Aika Dajiba with top Marathi stars.

Filmography

She has worked in more than 40 Marathi films.

Films

Marathi

Hindi

Television

Hindi

Marathi

Theater

Marathi

Hindi

Awards/achievements

References

  1. ↑ 'One Life, One Master' ExpressIndia, 29 September 2007, by Neha Madan

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