Kishori Shahane
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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.
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 Mauchi (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 Balaraj 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 wide-spread 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.
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
language film industry of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij
Deepak Balraj Vij
Deepak Balraj Vij is an Indian film director, predominantly within the Hindi film industry. He is the director of Mumbai Godfather, Malik Ek, and Aaya Toofan.He directed "Aika Dajiba", a Marathi movie released on August 13, 2010....
. She is a producer who helped make a film about the life of Sai Baba
Sathya Sai Baba
Śri Sathya Sai Baba , born as Sathyanarayana Raju was an Indian guru, spiritual figure, mystic, philanthropist, and educator. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi, a spiritual saint and miracle worker who died in 1918 and whose teachings were an eclectic blend of Hindu and...
of Shirdi.
Early life
When at Mithibai CollegeMithibai College
Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics also knowns as Mithibai College is a prestigious and popular college in Vile Parle, Mumbai, India. Mithibai College is affiliated with the University of Mumbai...
Kishori was crowned with the Miss Mithibai beauty pageant award, at a college known as the cultural hub of Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. She entered into Marathi films and shot to fame with Maherchi Sadi
Maherchi Sadi (film)
Maherchi Sadi , is a Marathi film made in 1991. The film is produced and directed by Vijay Kondke...
and Wajva Re Wajva. Her stage performances in plays like Moruchi Mauchi (Marathi) and Aadhe Adhure (Hindi), directed by Amal Allana
Amal Allana
Amal Allana is an Indian theatre director, scenic designer and costume designer and presently she is in her second consecutive term as the Chairperson of National School of Drama, India's premier institute of Theatre training, she also runs the Dramatic Art and Design Academy , New Delhi, with her...
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
Pyaar Mein Twist
To see the TV show, see Pyaar Mein Twist .Pyaar Mein Twist is a 2005 Indian Bollywood movie directed by Hariday Shetty and stars Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia in the pivotal roles.-Synopsis:...
and Red: The Dark Side
Red: The Dark Side
Red: The Dark Side is a 2007 Bollywood film directed by Vikram Bhatt.-Sypnosis:Red is Basically A Crime Thriller Film.It Became More Famous Due To its Song 'Amen' Featuring Celina Jaitly As Anaita, Aftab Shivdasani As Neil Oberoi And Amrita Arora As Ria...
directed by Vikram Bhatt
Vikram Bhatt
Vikram Bhatt is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. He has more than 21 films to his credit. He is also the creative head of a conglomerate called ASA Productions.-Early life:...
put forward her ability to play different roles while maintaining her fitness level in front of audience.
Deepak Balaraj 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 wide-spread 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
Malik Ek
Malik Ek is a Hindi spiritual film on Sai Baba of Shirdi featuring Jackie Shroff, Manoj Kumar and Divya Dutta. Shroff will be playing in the title role. The film is directed by Deepak Balraj Vij and the music is scored by Anup Jalota, who also plays the role of Das Ganu...
(Hindi) was based on the life of Sai Baba and had Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff
Jackie Shroff is an Indian actor. He has been in the industry for more than 28 years and has appeared in over 150 films.-Personal life:...
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.
Marathi
- Ek Daaw Dhobi Pachhad
- Nawara Majha Nawasacha
- Maherchi SadiMaherchi Sadi (film)Maherchi Sadi , is a Marathi film made in 1991. The film is produced and directed by Vijay Kondke...
- Wajawa Re Wajawa
- Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla
- Mazha Pati Karodpati
- Atmavishwas
Hindi
- Shirdi Sai Baba
- Hafta Bandh
- Bomb Blast
- Mumbai GodfatherMumbai GodfatherMumbai Godfather is the name of an Indian Bollywood film directed by Deepak Balraj Vij released on 23 September 2005.- Synopsis :The protagonist of the film is Romeo , who is in love with Shalu , an exotic dancer. He visits the pub where she works which gets raided by the police. He is arrested...
- Pyaar Mein TwistPyaar Mein TwistTo see the TV show, see Pyaar Mein Twist .Pyaar Mein Twist is a 2005 Indian Bollywood movie directed by Hariday Shetty and stars Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia in the pivotal roles.-Synopsis:...
- Shaadi Se PehleShaadi Se PehleShaadi Se Pehle is a 2006 Bollywood film directed by Satish Kaushik and produced by Subhash Ghai...
- Good Boy Bad Boy
- Milenge MilengeMilenge MilengeMilenge Milenge is a Bollywood film that was released on 9 July 2010. Inspired by the 2001 romantic comedy Serendipity, the movie is directed by Satish Kaushik and stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fifth film together after Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met . Other members from the cast...
- Fear
- Red: The Dark SideRed: The Dark SideRed: The Dark Side is a 2007 Bollywood film directed by Vikram Bhatt.-Sypnosis:Red is Basically A Crime Thriller Film.It Became More Famous Due To its Song 'Amen' Featuring Celina Jaitly As Anaita, Aftab Shivdasani As Neil Oberoi And Amrita Arora As Ria...
- We R FriendsWe R FriendsWe R Friends is a Bollywood film about friends who run away to help their friend Tina, a drug addict, when she is kidnapped. The film is directed by Jaidev Chakravorthy and produced by Rajendra Kumar Jain....
- SuperStarSuperStar (2008 film)Superstar is a 2008 Bollywood film directed by Rohit Jugraj, starring Kunal Khemu in a double-role, opposite Tulip Joshi.-Premise:Superstar is based on the reality of the entertainment field. Life's essentially about choices. Kunal Mehra defines the youth of today - he dares. Dares to dream of...
- Shagird
Television
- Ghar Ek Mandir
- Koi Apna Sa
- Teen BahuraaniyaanTeen BahuraaniyaanTeen Bahuraniyaan is an Indian television series depicting the story of three daughters-in-law's of different cultural backgrounds living in one house as a joint family...
- Jise Apna Kahe
- Santaan (Sahara)
- Sindoor (Zee TV)
- Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin (Sony)
- Kabhi To Nazar Milao (Sony)
- Yeh Dil Chahe More (Star OneStar OneStar One is a Dutch progressive metal supergroup/side-project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen of Ayreon fame. Unlike Ayreon, the band did not follow one storyline; instead, each song was a different story with a sci-fi concept, most of the tracks based on existing movies and series.-Origins and first...
)
- Soloa Singar (Sahara One)
- Mere Apne (9X)
- Waqt Bataegea Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya (Sony)
- Saas Vs Bahu (Sahara OneSahara OneSahara One is an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is operated by Sahara India Pariwar, a company formed by Subrato Roy Sahara who is a managing worker and chairman of the Sahara India Pariwar....
) - Dance Competition Winner
Marathi
- Moruchi Maushi
- Durga Jhali Gauri
- Mi Tujhya Pathishi Ahe
Awards/achievements
- Classical and folk dances: Live performances on stage all over AmericaUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world... - Miss Mithibai College: 1990
- "Mrs. Gladrags" Beauty Pageant Runner up: 2003