Himani Shivpuri

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Himani Shivpuri, is Indian, film, theatre and television actor, who is most known for her role in Sooraj R. Barjatya's" film Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" (1994), and as 'Devki Bhojai' in TV serial Humrahi (DD National).

Biography

She was born and brought up in Dehradun, Uttrakhand, her father Haridutt Bhatt was a Hindi teacher at Doon School, Dehradun, where she also received her school education. Even while she was at school she was actively involved in school plays, and while doing her post graduation in 'Organic Chemistry', her interest grew and she started acting plays simultaneous to her studies.

Eventually she joined National School of Drama, New Delhi and graduated in 1984. [ [http://chatinterviews.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1373696.cms Himani Shivpuri at indiatimes] ]

Her ancestral village is village Bhatwani, Dehradun. She has a son Katyayan, and was married to actor Gyan Shivpuri, who passed away in 1995. [ [http://www.uttaranchal.ws/himani.htm Himan Shivpuri Interview] ]

Career

After graduating from National School of Drama she worked with NSD Repertory Company for sometime before moving 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 film 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 TV serial Humrahi (DD National), directed by Kunwar Sinha, which gave her considerable popularity as her role of 'Devki Bhojai' was widely appreciated. Thereafter she became a regular feature on Indian television, starring in serials like, 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). [ [http://www.indianetzone.com/6/himani_shivpuri.htm Himani Shivpuri at indiazone] ] [ [http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k3/actor/himanishivpuri.htm Himani Shivpuri at indiantelevision] ]

Though she acts mainly in character actor, she has done some memorable roles in films like "Koyla" (1997), "Pardes" (1997), "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995) and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998).

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 has been recently seen in the J.P. Dutta's film "Umrao Jaan".

Himani Shivpuri now plays Kul in Zee's Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah.

Filmography

* "Ab Ayega Mazaa" (1984) ... Sidey's Sister
* "In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones" (1989) (TV)
* "Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda" (1993)
* "Dhanwaan" (1993) ... Hamidbhai's daughter-in-law
* "Mammo" (1994) ... Anwari
* "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" (1994) ... Razia
* "Andaz" (1994) (uncredited) ... Mrs. Panipuri Sharma
* "Anjaam" (1994) ... Nisha
* "Yaar Gaddar" (1994) ... Police Inspector
* "Aao Pyaar Karen" (1994) ... Shankar's wife
* "Teesra Kaun?" (1994) ... Shanti Verma
* "Trimurti" (1995) ... Janki Singh
* "Raja" (1995) ... Kaki
* "God and Gun" (1995)
* "Veergati" (1995) ... Sulokh's mom
* "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995) ... Kammo
* "Yaraana" (1995) ... Beggar/Champa
* "Haqeeqat" (1995) ... Kamini
* "Bandish" (1996)
* "PremGranth" (1996) ... Nathu
* "" (1996) ... Raj's Mother
* "Bal Bramhachari" (1996) ... Shanti
* "Beqabu" (1996) ... Aarti Kapoor
* "Pardes" (1997) ... Kulwanti
* "Hero No. 1" (1997) ... Shannu
* "Koyla" (1997)
* "Mere Sapno Ki Rani" (1997) ... Subhash's wife
* "Betaabi" (1997) ... Radha, professor
* "Deewana Mastana" (1997) ... Raja's mom
* "Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi" (1997) ... Raja's Mother
* "Tirchhi Topiwale" (1998)
* "Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai" (1998) .... Ragini Sinha
* "Bandhan" (1998) ... Ramlal's wife
* "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998) ... Rifat Bi
* "Mehndi" (1998)
* "" (1998) ... Mrs. Javed Bahkshi
* "Nyaydaata" (1999)
* "" (1999) ... Vakil's wife
* "Aa Ab Laut Chalen" (1999)
* "" (1999) ... Kajri's mother
* "Anari No. 1" (1999) ... Rahul's Aunt
* "Biwi No. 1" (1999)
* "Trishakti" (1999) ... Mrs. Laxmiprasad
* "Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain" (1999) ... Umadevi
* "" (1999) ... Laxmi Akka
* "Khoobsurat" (1999) ... Savita
* "Krodh" (2000) ... Sita
* "Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge" (2000) ... Mary
* "Baaghi" (2000)
* "Hadh Kar Di Aapne" (2000) ... Mrs. Bakhiyani
* "Chal Mere Bhai" (2000) ... Sapna's aunt
* "Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa" (2000) ... Shyama Aapa
* "Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai" (2000) ... Sita Pillai
* "" (2000) ... Mrs. Saxena
* "Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke" (2000) ... Sweety
* "Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain" (2000) ... Radha Ganga's biological mom
* "Afsana Dilwalon Ka" (2001) ... Titlibai
* "Jodi No.1" (2001) ... Wife of Kamal
* "Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai" (2001) ... Sushma
* "Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai" (2001)
* "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001)
* "Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya" (2002) ... Maria
* "Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin" (2002) ... Patient Ramgopal's wife
* "Mujhse Dosti Karoge!" (2002) ... Mrs. Sahani
* "Jeena Sirf Merre Liye" (2002) ... Mrs. Malhotra
* "" (2002)
* "Ek Hindustani" (2003)
* "Ek Aur Ek Gyarah" (2003) ... Tara & Sitara's mom
* "Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon" (2003) ... Susheela
* "Kuch Naa Kaho" (2003) ... Minty Ahluwalia
* "" (2004)
* "Ishq Hai Tumse" (2004) ... Kamla
* "Time Pass" (2005) ... Kanchan Sharma
* "Mumbai Godfather" (2005)
* "Meri Aashiqui" (2005)
* "Classic Dance of Love" (2005)
* "Insaan" (2005) ... Indu's mom
* "Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen" (2005) ... Goverdhan's wife
* "Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai" (2005) ... Mrs. I.M. Gore
* "Umrao Jaan" (2006)
* "Kismat Konnection" (2008) ...Mrs. Gill

Indian Serials:Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah as Kulraj Kohli

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