Kishori Shahane Vij is an Indian classical and folk dancer and actress who works in the Marathi and Hindi movies and television. She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij. She is a producer who helped to make a film about the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi.'One Life, One Master' ExpressIndia, 29 September 2007, by Neha Madan She is known for appearing in shows like Kohi Apna Sa in 2001, Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Ishq Mein Marjawan. In 2019 she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss Marathi 2 finishing at the fifth place. From October 2020 until January 2024, she played the role of Bhavani Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin and Babita Singh Ahuja in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.

Early life and career While at Mithibai College, Kishori was crowned Miss Mithibai at the 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 Mavshi (Marathi) and Aadhe Adhure (Hindi), directed by Amal 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, and Navra Maza 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.

Deepak Balraj Vij, a Hindi filmmaker noticed her talent. He directed Hafta Bandh, Bomb Blast and two more films with her. During the making of Hafta 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 like Ghar Ek Mandir, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin and Sindoor.

As a filmmaker, her Marathi film Mohatyachi Renuka won the 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. She then launched her next Marathi film Aika Dajiba. She played the role of a transgender in the soap opera Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, airing on Colors 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. This went on to be opined by many reviews as the most iconic villainess till date, winning her a number of Awards including Indian Television Academy Awards, Indian Telly Awards, Iconic Gold Awards for Best Actress in Negative Role.

Filmography Films YearTitleRoleLanguage1986KarmaHeenaHindi1987Prem Karuya Khullam KhullaSeemaMarathiAnandi AnandShama1988Maza Pati KarodpatiHema Deshmukh1989Saglikade BombabombMala DharadharNasti AafatMonaBalache Baap BrahmachariShyamala TavdaaneAtmavishwasAsavari Mangalkar1990Changu ManguMini Khatle DhumakoolLalita Pradhan1991Aayatya Gharat GharobaShobhana KastureHafta BandhHarish's WifeHindiPyar Ka DevtaSujata KumarMaherchi SadiVicky's GirlfriendMarathiBandal BaazAnjuJeeva SakhaJulie1992GruhpraveshRita FernandezKinchaliVeena Anand1993Aikava Te NavalachRaginiWajawa Re WajawaMeghaRam RahimKishori SareBomb BlastNainaHindi2001Shirdi Sai Baba(Producer and Director)2004Navra Maza NavsachaLavani Dancer (special appearance)Marathi2005Mumbai GodfatherKamlaHindiPyaar Mein TwistMadhu Loc2006Shaadi Se PehleMrs. BhallaMohatyachi RenukaRenukaMarathi2007Good Boy, Bad BoyTeacherHindiRed: The Dark SideFear2008SuperstarMrs. Saxena2009Ek Daav Dhobi PachhadHemaMarathi2010Aika DajibaRukminiMilenge MilengeCameo appearance HindiBenny and BablooTejaswiniMalik EkShakuntala2011ShagirdMrs. Hanumant Singh2012LangarGodavariMarathiChhodo Kal Ki BaateinKaamwali BaiHindi2013PolicegiriSehar's MotherYedaSavitri KulkarniMarathiEkulti EkMadhuraNarbachi WadiRenuka Khot2014Ya RabDr. ShabanaHindiAnuradhaMasterjee's WifeKahin Hai Mera PyarPriya's MotherNatiMahesh's wifeMarathiBadlapur BoysMotherHindiKhairlanjichya MathyawarSurekhaMarathi2015Dhurandhar BhatawdekarPushpa DamleClassmatesCollege Principal2016Mohenjo DaroBimaHindi2017SimranKumudMachineMayaHeartbeatsSharda Zinta2019PM Narendra ModiIndira GandhiBlankDewan's Wife2024 Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Part 1 Rajmata Jijaubai BhonsaleMarathi2025SikandarMinister Rakesh Pradhan's WifeHindi

Television YearTitleLanguageRoleNotes1993JunoonHindiChandniEpisodes 1-21997-2001DaminiMarathiDamini's sister2000Jap Tap VrattHindiDevi, Sandhya and Chhaya2000Shree Ganesh Maharani Prasuti2000Ghar Ek MandirSapna Abhimaan Sukanya Mohan Kumar Chauhan2001Kohi Apna SaKhushi's motherBandiniMarathi2003Meri Biwi WonderfulHindiRani Pari Episodic appearance2005-2006Jassi Jaissi Koi NahinHindi Doctor2005-2006Sinndoor Tere Naam KaUma Agarwal2006Kabhie To Nazar MilaoSunaina's mother2006-2008Solhah SingaarrTriveni Tribhuvan Chaturvedi2008Saas v/s BahuContestantWaqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun ParayaYashomati Raichoudhary2010VrundavanMarathiKartiki's mother-in-lawAise Karo Naa VidaaHindiRani Maa2010-2012Yahan Main Ghar Ghar KheliShaili's mother2011Don Kinare Doghi AapanMarathiAsmita2012Swapnanchya PalikadleVasundhara2013-2014PradhanmantriHindiPupul JayakarDo Dil Ek JaanAntara's mother2014-2015EverestSarita Rawat2015Darr Sabko Lagta HaiEpisodic roleEpisode 402016IntezaarEpisodic role2016-2017Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas KiGuru Maa2017Rishta Likhenge Hum NayaPadma Maan Singh2017-2018Jadubai JoratMarathiMallika2018Ishq Mein MarjawanHindiVeena Devi2019Kanala KhadaMarathiGuest appearanceBigg Boss Marathi 2Contestant(4th Runner Up) 2020–2024Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar MeiinHindiBhavani Nagesh Chavan 2021Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta!MarathiHerselfCameo appearance2022Kitchen KallakarGuest appearanceRavivaar With Star ParivaarHindiContestantAppearance as Bhavani 2023 Pinkicha Vijay Aso! Marathi Dr. Devyani 2023–2025 Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil GayeHindi Babita Singh Ahuja2025Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahi2026–presentSairaabIndrani Basu

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

Hindi Aadhe Adhure Benny And Babloo

Web series YearTitleRoleRef.2020The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty?Gayatri Dixit

Awards and achievements Year Awards Category Work Result2021Iconic Gold AwardsIconic Most Popular Negative ActressGhum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin 2022Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress in a Negative Role 2023Indian Telly AwardsBest Actress in a Negative RoleGold AwardsBest Actress in a Negative Role - Jury

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