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{{Short description|Indian actress}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Indira Krishnan
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 1995 - present
| spouse = Rajesh Ranshinage
| children =
}}
'''Indira Krishnan''' is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television shows.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ये है चाहते की वसुधा ऑफस्क्रीन हैं बेहद ग्लैमरस |url=https://www.abplive.com/web-stories/yeh-hai-chahatein-fame-indira-krishnan-real-life-style-and-dressup-sens-2377066 |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=www.abplive.com |language=hi}}</ref>''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-26 |title=Indira Krishnan to play mother in 'Unlock Zindagi' |url=https://newsroomodisha.com/indira-krishnan-to-play-mother-in-unlock-zindagi/ |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=News Room Odisha |language=en-US}}</ref>'' She is best known for her appearances in the television series [[Krishnaben Khakhrawala|''Krishnaben Khakhrawala'']] (2010) as Krishnaben,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-09-30 |title=Krishnaben Khakhrawala celebrates their 200 episodes |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/krishnaben-khakhrawala-celebrates-their-200-episodes/articleshow/10184876.cms |access-date=2023-06-17 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Krishnadasi (2016 TV series)|''Krishnadasi'']] (2016) as Kumudini, with significant appearances in [[Manzilein Apani Apani|''Manzilein Apani Apani'']] (2001), [[Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai|''Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai'']] (2003), [[Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan|''Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan'']] (2003), [[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii|''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'']] (2005), [[Waaris (2008 TV series)|''Waaris'']] (2008), [[Rahe Tera Aashirwaad|''Rahe Tera Aashirwaad'']] (2008), [[Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein|''Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein'']] (2009), [[Afsar Bitiya|''Afsar Bitiya'']] (2011), [[Tum Aise Hi Rehna|''Tum Aise Hi Rehna'']] (2014), [[Firangi Bahu|''Firangi Bahu'']] (2014), [[Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?|''Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?'']] (2017), [[Yeh Hai Chahatein|''Yeh Hai Chahatein'']] (2019), and [[Saavi Ki Savaari|''Saavi Ki Savaari'']] (2022).

== Early and personal life ==
Indira Krishnan was born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], of Tamil origin.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-11-22 |title=Indira Krishnan is back again |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-is-back-again/articleshow/10827078.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She married Rajesh Ranshinage, an Indian film director.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-05-14 |title=Indira Krishnan: I will not work with my husband |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-i-will-not-work-with-my-husband/articleshow/52254924.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Career ==
=== Film ===
Indira's debut film was an Odia film, [[Suna Panjuri|''Suna Panjuri'']] (1995), alongside [[Sidhant Mohapatra]]. She played Puja, and the film turned out to be the musical hit of the year. She appeared in ''Trishakti'' (1999) and then appeared in the film [[Aaj Ka Ravan|''Aaj Ka Ravan'']] (2000) with [[Mithun Chakraborty]]. Later, she appeared in films like [[Tere Naam|''Tere Naam'']] (2003), ''[[Tathastu]]'' (2006), [[Chatur Singh Two Star|''Chatur Singh Two Star'']] (2011), and [[Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty|''Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'']] (2014).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-31 |title=Realistic people prefer realistic TV shows: Indira Krishnan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/realistic-people-prefer-realistic-tv-shows-indira-krishnan/ |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> She appeared in the Marathi film ''Janiva'' (2015), directed by her husband, Rajesh Ranshinage.

=== Television ===

=== 2000-2010 ===
Her significant role in television came ''with Kinare Milte Nahi'' on [[DD Metro]] in 2000. In 2001, she played the role of Nanda in the show [[Manzilein Apani Apani|''Manzilein Apani Apani'']] on Zee TV<ref>{{Cite web |title=Old is Gold! Veterans Bag Lead Roles in Serials, Films |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=106145 |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manzilen Apni Apni |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010617/spectrum/tv.htm}}</ref> and appeared in ''Kahani Saat Pheron Ki'' on [[DD National]].

From 2003 to 2010, she acted in various Television shows, with important roles in [[Saara Akaash|''Saara Akaash'']] (2003), [[Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai|''Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai'']] (2003), [[Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan|''Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan'']] (2003), ''Ayushmaan'' (2004), [[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii|''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'']] (2005), [[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)|''Ek Ladki Anjaani Si'']] (2005), [[Saathii Re|''Saathii Re'']] (2007),<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2007 |first=Kavita |last=Shyam |title=Set on fire |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/set-on-fire/articleshow/15712789.cms |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en}}</ref> [[Waaris (2008 TV series)|''Waaris'']] (2008), [[Rahe Tera Aashirwaad|''Rahe Tera Aashirwaad'']] (2008) and [[Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein|''Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein'']] (2009).<ref>{{Cite web |title='Krishnaben' Wants to Play Ranbir Kapoor's Mom in Films |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=93472}}</ref>

=== 2010-present ===
In 2010, She starred in the show [[Krishnaben Khakhrawala|''Krishnaben Khakhrawala'']], which aired on Sony TV and was based on [[Ahmedabad]]’s popular snack brand, Induben Khakhrawal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saying it with Khakhras - Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/saying-it-with-khakhras/719497/ |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nov 30 |first=Updated |last2=2010 |last3=Ist |first3=02:04 |title=The woman who inspired Krishnaben Khakhrawala |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/the-woman-who-inspired-krishnaben-khakhrawala/articleshow/16077940.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en}}</ref> Indira played the titular role as Krishna Ravi Patel, receiving praise for her portrayal.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-04-26 |title=Party time for Krishnaben Kahkhrawala's team |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/party-time-for-krishnaben-kahkhrawalas-team/articleshow/8088905.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-03-22 |title=Indira Krishnan gets nicknamed 'Nana Patekar' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-gets-nicknamed-nana-patekar/articleshow/51494790.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She appeared in [[Afsar Bitiya|''Afsar Bitiya'']] (2011)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-12-14 |title=Eves & Odds |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/eves-odds/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> and [[Firangi Bahu|''Firangi Bahu'']] (2013).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-11-18 |title='I don’t mind playing a saas if the script is good' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-firangi-bahu-ranjanben-desai/articleshow/25945204.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2014, she appeared in an important role in [[Tum Aise Hi Rehna|''Tum Aise Hi Rehna'']].

In 2016, She starred in [[Krishnadasi (2016 TV series)|''Krishnadasi'']] (2016), which was based on the lives of the [[Devadasi]] community,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-20 |title=‘Krishnadasi’, a serial based on devdasis’ life, launched |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/krishndasi-a-serial-based-on-devdasis-life-launched/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> playing the role of Krishnadasi Kumudini.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Krishnadasi' co-stars Indira-Chhavi are new BFFs in town |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/television/270116/indira-chhavi-the-new-bffs-in-town.html}}</ref>

Other appearances during this period included [[Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?|''Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?'']] (2017),<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-10-12 |title='Kya Haal, Mr Paanchal' to take a time leap; Indira Krishnan joins the cast |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kya-haal-mr-paanchal-to-take-a-time-leap-indira-krishnan-joins-the-cast/articleshow/66178316.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Yeh Hai Chahatein|''Yeh Hai Chahatein'']] (2019),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indira Krishna to make mythological debut with 'Mere Sai' |url=https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/news/news/indira-krishna-to-make-mythological-debut-with-mere-sai-187640 |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=www.punjabnewsexpress.com}}</ref> and [[Saavi Ki Savaari|''Saavi Ki Savaari'']] as Vedika Dalmiya.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-19 |title=Exclusive - Indira Krishnan on playing Vedika in Saavi Ki Savari says, "My role has uniqueness and positivity" |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-indira-krishnan-on-playing-vedika-in-saavi-ki-savari-says-my-role-has-uniqueness-and-positivity/articleshow/97143842.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Year
!Film
!Role
!Language
!Notes
|-
|1995
|[[Suna Panjuri|''Suna Panjuri'']]
|Puja
|Odia
|Debut
|-
|1999
|''Trishakti''
|Shivani
|Hindi
|
|-
|2000
|[[Aaj Ka Ravan|''Aaj Ka Ravan'']]
|Shanti
|Hindi
|
|-
|2003
|[[Tere Naam|''Tere Naam'']]
|Nirjara's elder sister
|Hindi
|
|-
|2006
|''Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante''
|Dr Rana
|Hindi
|
|-
|2006
|''[[Tathastu]]''
|
|Hindi
|
|-
|2009
|''Team: The Force''
|
|Hindi
|
|-
|2011
|[[Chatur Singh Two Star|''Chatur Singh Two Star'']]
|Sonia's Sister
|Hindi
|
|-
|2014
|[[Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty|''Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'']]
|Mrs. Thapar, Saiba's mother
|Hindi
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-05-22 |title=Indira Krishnan to play Sonakshi Sinha’s mother |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-as-sonakshi-sinhas-mother-indira-krishnan-in-bollywood/articleshow/35437470.cms |access-date=2023-08-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2015
|''Janiva''
|
|Marathii
|
|-
|2015
|[[Hey Bro|''Hey Bro'']]
|
|Hindi
|
|-
|2023
|''Unlock Zindagi''
|
|Hindi
|
|}

== Television ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Year
!Series
!Role
!Notes
!Ref
|-
|1997–1998
|''Chattaan''
|Rizwana Faisal Khan
|
|
|-
|2000
|''Swayam Ek Ehsaas''
|
|
|
|-
|2000
|''Kinare Milte Nahi''
|
|
|
|-
|2001
|[[Manzilein Apani Apani|''Manzilein Apani Apani'']]
|Nanda
|
|
|-
|2001
|''Kahani Saat Pheron Ki''
|Deepa Shekhar Sehgal
|
|
|-
|2001
|[[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai|''Ssshhhh...Koi Hai'']]
|Gayatri
|Episode 46 season 1
|
|-
|2003
|''Kabhie Kabhie''
|
|
|
|-
|2003–2004
|[[Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai|''Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai'']]
|Radhika Agnihotri
|
|
|-
|2003–2005
|[[Saara Akaash|''Saara Akaash'']]
|Sujata Abhay Kocchar
|
|
|-
|2003–2005
|[[Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan|''Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan'']]
|Vrinda Sumeet Mehra
|
|
|-
|2004–2005
|''Ayushmaan''
|
|
|
|-
|2004–2007
|''[[Kesar]]''
|Teji
|
|
|-
|2005
|[[Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii|''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'']]
|Anjana Harpreet Gill
|
|
|-
|2005
|[[Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (TV series)|''Ek Ladki Anjaani Si'']]
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-12-14 |title=Nilu Kohli enjoys day out with co-actors Usha Bachani, Indira Krishnan |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nilu-kohli-enjoys-day-out-with-co-actors-usha-bachani-indira-krishnan/articleshow/88279298.cms |access-date=2023-08-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2005–2006
|''[[Rabba Ishq Na Hove]]''
|Kushan & Vivan's Aunt
|
|
|-
|2006
|''[[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai]]''
|Mridula Varisht Saniyal
|Episodes 194–201
|
|-
|2006
|''Suno... Harr Dil Kuchh Kehtaa Hai''
|Mrs Diwakar
|
|
|-
|2006
|''Purab Ya Pashchim''
|
|
|
|-
|2006–2007
|[[Saathii Re|''Saathii Re'']]
|
|
|
|-
|2007–2009
|[[Doli Saja Ke|''Doli Saja Ke'']]
|Geeta
|
|
|-
|2007–2008
|[[Ardhangini (2007 TV series)|''Ardhangini'']]
|Sushmita Sen
|
|
|-
|2008
|[[Waaris (2008 TV series)|''Waaris'']]
|Yashoda Rudra Pratap Singh
|
|
|-
|2008–2009
|[[Rahe Tera Aashirwaad|''Rahe Tera Aashirwaad'']]
|Guru Mata
|
|
|-
|2009–2010
|[[Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein|''Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein'']]
|Kadambari
|
|
|-
|2010–2011
|[[Krishnaben Khakhrawala|''Krishnaben Khakhrawala'']]
|Ravi Patel a.k.a. Krishnaben Khakrawala
|
|
|-
|2010
|[[CID (Indian TV series)|''CID'']]
|[[Krishnaben Khakhrawala]]
|Special appearance
|
|-
|2010
|[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah|''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'']]
|
|Special appearance
|
|-
|2011–2012
|[[Afsar Bitiya|''Afsar Bitiya'']]
|Ganga Tuntun Singh
|
|
|-
|2013–2014
|[[Firangi Bahu|''Firangi Bahu'']]
|Ranjan Desai
|
|
|-
|2014
|[[Tum Aise Hi Rehna|''Tum Aise Hi Rehna'']]
|Rukmini Kailash Maheshwari
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-12-04 |title=Tum Aise Hi Rehna: Kinkshuk Mahajan and Shefali Sharma in lead roles |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tum-aise-hi-rehna-kinkshuk-mahajan-and-shefali-sharma-in-lead-roles/articleshow/45043787.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tum-aise-hi-rehna-kinkshuk-mahajan-and-shefali-sharma-in-lead-roles/articleshow/45043787.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tum-aise-hi-rehna-kinkshuk-mahajan-and-shefali-sharma-in-lead-roles/articleshow/45043787.cmshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/tum-aise-hi-rehna-kinkshuk-mahajan-and-shefali-sharma-in-lead-roles/articleshow/45043787.cms |access-date=2023-08-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2016
|[[Comedy Nights Bachao|''Comedy Nights Bachao'']]
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-09-18 |title=Colors’ fiction show actors face the heat on Comedy Nights Bachao |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/colors-fiction-show-actors-face-the-heat-on-comedy-nights-bachao/articleshow/54393538.cms |access-date=2023-08-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2016
|[[Krishnadasi (2016 TV series)|''Krishnadasi'']]
|Krishnadasi Kumudini
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-01-25 |title=A tale of three generations of devadasis begins tonight on TV |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/a-tale-of-three-generations-of-devadasis-begins-tonight-on-tv/articleshow/50705978.cms |access-date=2023-08-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2017–2019
|[[Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?|''Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?'']]
|Ghazibad Wali Bua
|
|
|-
|2019–2022
|[[Yeh Hai Chahatein|''Yeh Hai Chahatein'']]
|Vasudha Srinivasan
|
|
|-
|2022–present
|[[Saavi Ki Savaari|''Saavi Ki Savaari'']]
|Vedika Dalmiya
|
|
|}
== References ==

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== External links ==
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