Kishori Shahane Vij
Shahane at The Premiere autumn winter'15 collected by MAX
Born	Kishori Shahane (1968-04-23)23 April 1968 (age 56)[1] Mumbai,Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian -Hindu
Alma mater	Mithibai College
Occupations	Actress Dancer Producer Director
Years active	1986 – present
Spouse	Deepak Balraj Vij ​ (m. 1993)​
Children	Bobby Vij
Relatives	Anand Balraj Vij, Alias-Andy (Brother-in-Laws)[2]
Awards	Full list

Kishori Shahane Vij is anIndian classical andfolk dancer and actress who works in theMarathi andHindi movies and television. She is married to Hindi filmmakerDeepak Balraj Vij. She is a producer who helped to make a film about the life ofSai Baba of Shirdi.^[3] She is known for appearing in shows likeShakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki andIshq Mein Marjawan. In 2019 she participated in the reality showBigg Boss Marathi 2 finishing at the fifth place. From October 2020 until January 2024, she played the role of Bhavani Chavan inGhum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin^[4] and Babita Singh Ahuja inKaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.

While atMithibai College, Kishori was crowned Miss Mithibai at the college known as the cultural hub ofMumbai. She entered into Marathi films and shot to fame withMaherchi Sadi andWajva Re Wajva. Her stage performances in plays likeMoruchi Mavshi (Marathi) andAadhe Adhure (Hindi), directed byAmal Allana bought her recognition as an actress. She worked in Marathi blockbuster films like Prem Karuya Khulllam khulla, Majha Pati Karodpati,Balache Baap Brahmachari,Changu Mangu,Saglikade Bombabomb,Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad, andNavra Maza Navsacha. Her role in Hindi movies likePyaar Mein Twist andRed: The Dark Side directed byVikram Bhatt put forward her ability to play different roles.^[5]

Deepak Balraj Vij, a Hindi filmmaker noticed her talent. He directedHafta Bandh,Bomb Blast and two more films with her. During the making ofHafta Bandh in 1991, they grew 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 likeGhar Ek Mandir,Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin andSindoor.^[6]

Kishori is a classical and folk dancer. She has performed on stage in India and abroad. She also completed her music videoSaavan for Venus. After almost 13 years, she took part in theMrs. Gladrags Beauty Pageant show and was the Runner-up in 2003.^{[citation needed]}

As a filmmaker, her Marathi filmMohatyachi Renuka won the Maharashtra State Award 2007 for best editing. The film was produced and directed by Kishori. Her next ventureMalik Ek (Hindi) was based on the life ofSai Baba and hadJackie Shroff in the lead role. She then launched her next Marathi filmAika Dajiba. She played the role of a transgender in the soap operaShakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, airing onColors TV, in 2016.

In 2020, she is seen in the drama series,Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, playing the role of the matriarch of the Chavan family, Bhavani.^[7] This went on to be opined by many reviews as the most iconic villainess till date, winning her a number of Awards includingIndian Television Academy Awards,Indian Telly Awards,Iconic Gold Awards for Best Actress in Negative Role.

In her college days, she was known as Miss Mithabai. She took part inMrs. Gladrags Beauty Pageant show and became Mrs. Gladrags Runner-up in 2003.^{[citation needed]}

• Moruchi Mavshi
• Durga Zhali Gauri
• Mi Tujhya Pathishi Ahe
• Kandapohe Tuzya Ni Mazya Premache
• Mahanatya Sahyadri

• Aadhe Adhure
• Benny And Babloo

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