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{{short description|Indian film & television actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kishori Shahane Vij
| image = Kishori Shahane 3.jpg
| imagesize =
| caption = Shahane at The Premiere autumn winter'15 collected by MAX
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|04|23|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Kishori Shahane celebrates her birthday with family; says "Good days will come" |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/kishori-shahane-celebrates-her-birthday-with-family-says-good-days-will-come/articleshow/75317361.cms |website=The Times of India |date=23 April 2020}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_name = Kishori Shahane
| alma_mater = [[Mithibai College]]
| relatives = Anand Balraj Vij, alias Andy (Brother-in-Law)<ref name="Ashvin Borad">{{cite web |last1=Bollyy |first1=Team |title=Andy Balraj Announces his next production DIRTY EYES at his house while celebrating Jyothi Venkatesh's Birthday |url=https://bollyy.com/andy-balraj-annouces-his-next-production-dirty-eyes-at-his-house-while-celebrating-jyothi-venkateshs-birthday/ |website=Bollyy |language=en |date=5 January 2021}}</ref>
| awards = [[#Awards and achievements|Full list]]
| death_date = |
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress| Dancer|Producer|Director}}
| years_active = 1986–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Deepak Balraj Vij]]|1993}}
| children = Bobby Vij
}}

'''Kishori Shahane Vij''' is an [[Indian classical dance|Indian classical]] and [[Indian folk dance|folk dancer]] and actress who works in the [[Marathi language|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]].<ref>[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/One-life-one-Master/222303/ 'One Life, One Master'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080614120938/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/One-life-one-Master/222303/ |date=14 June 2008 }} ExpressIndia, 29 September 2007, by Neha Madan</ref> 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]]''<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 May 2019 |title=Bigg Boss Marathi 2 launch: Highlights |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-marathi-2-launch-live-updates-5749245/ |access-date=9 February 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-29 |title=Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin की भवानी को डांस में है महारत हासिल, डायरेक्टर का आया था Kishori Shahane पर दिल |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/ghum-hai-kisikey-pyaar-meiin-bhavani-aka-kishori-shahane-facts-love-story-family-and-biography/352519 |access-date=2026-01-07 |website=www.timesnowhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref> She entered into Marathi films and shot to fame with ''[[Maherchi Sadi (film)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=I am happy that I kept myself busy: Kishori Shahane |url=http://www.zeetalkies.com/celebs-speak/i-am-happy-that-i-kept-myself-busy-kishori-shahane.html |access-date=8 March 2021 |website=ZEE Talkies |archive-date=25 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225175757/http://www.zeetalkies.com/celebs-speak/i-am-happy-that-i-kept-myself-busy-kishori-shahane.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

[[Deepak Balraj Vij]], a Hindi filmmaker noticed her talent. He directed ''[[Hafta Bandh]]'', ''[[Bomb Blast (1993 film)|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 (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]'', ''[[Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin]]'' and ''Sindoor''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2019 |title=Kishori Shahane and Deepak Vij's love story |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan-news/kishori-shahane-and-deepak-balraj-love-story-bigg-boss-marathi-2-ssv-92-1960144/ |access-date=7 March 2021 |website=Loksatta |language=mr-IN}}</ref>

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 of Shirdi|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2020 |title=Happy Birthday Kishori Shahane: 6 Lesser-Known Facts About The Actress |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/happy-birthday-kishori-shahane-6-lesser-known-facts-about-the-actress |access-date=9 February 2021 |website=ZEE5 News |language=en}}</ref> 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===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Language
|-
|1986
|''[[Karma (1986 film)|Karma]]''
|Heena
|[[Hindi]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |1987
|''Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla''
|Seema
| rowspan="10" |[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
|''Anandi Anand''
|Shama
|-
|1988
|''Maza Pati Karodpati''
|Hema Deshmukh
|-
| rowspan="4" |1989
|''[[Saglikade Bombabomb]]''
|Mala Dharadhar
|-
|''Nasti Aafat''
|Mona
|-
|''[[Balache Baap Brahmachari]]''
|Shyamala Tavdaane
|-
|''Atmavishwas''
|Asavari Mangalkar
|-
| rowspan="2" |1990
|''[[Changu Mangu]]''
|Mini Khatle
|-
|''Dhumakool''
|Lalita Pradhan
|-
| rowspan="6" |1991
|''[[Aayatya Gharat Gharoba]]''
|Shobhana Kasture
|-
|''[[Hafta Bandh]]''
|Harish's Wife
| rowspan="2" |[[Hindi]]
|-
|''[[Pyar Ka Devta]]''
|Sujata Kumar
|-
|''[[Maherchi Sadi]]''
|Vicky's Girlfriend
| rowspan="8" |[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
|''Bandal Baaz''
|Anju
|-
|''[[Jeeva Sakha]]''
|Julie
|-
| rowspan="2" |1992
|''Gruhpravesh''
|Rita Fernandez
|-
|''Kinchali''
|Veena Anand
|-
| rowspan="4" |1993
|''Aikava Te Navalach''
|Ragini
|-
|''Wajawa Re Wajawa''
|Megha
|-
|''Ram Rahim''
|Kishori Sare
|-
|''[[Bomb Blast (1993 film)|Bomb Blast]]''
|Naina
| rowspan="2" |[[Hindi]]
|-
|2001
|''Shirdi Sai Baba''
|(Producer and Director)
|-
|2004
|''[[Navra Maza Navsacha]]''
|Lavani Dancer (special appearance)
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |2005
|''[[Mumbai Godfather]]''
|Kamla
| rowspan="3" |[[Hindi]]
|-
|''[[Pyaar Mein Twist]]''
|Madhu Loc
|-
| rowspan="2" |2006
|''[[Shaadi Se Pehle]]''
|Mrs. Bhalla
|-
|''Mohatyachi Renuka''
|Renuka
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
| rowspan="3" |2007
|''[[Good Boy, Bad Boy]]''
|Teacher
| rowspan="4" |[[Hindi]]
|-
|''[[Red: The Dark Side]]''
|
|-
|''[[Fear (2007 film)|Fear]]''
|
|-
|2008
|''[[Superstar (2008 Hindi film)|Superstar]]''
|Mrs. Saxena
|-
|2009
|''[[Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad]]''
|Hema
| rowspan="2" |[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
| rowspan="4" |2010
|''Aika Dajiba''
|Rukmini
|-
|''[[Milenge Milenge]]''
|Cameo appearance
| rowspan="4" |[[Hindi]]
|-
|''[[Benny and Babloo]]''
|Tejaswini
|-
|''[[Malik Ek]]''
|Shakuntala
|-
|2011
|''[[Shagird (2011 film)|Shagird]]''
|Mrs. Hanumant Singh
|-
| rowspan="2" |2012
|''Langar''
|Godavari
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
|''Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein''
|Kaamwali Bai
| rowspan="2" |[[Hindi]]
|-
| rowspan="4" |2013
|''[[Policegiri]]''
|Sehar's Mother
|-
|''[[Yeda (film)|Yeda]]''
|Savitri Kulkarni
| rowspan="3" |[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
|''[[Ekulti Ek]]''
|Madhura
|-
|''[[Narbachi Wadi]]''
|Renuka Khot
|-
| rowspan="6" |2014
|''[[Ya Rab]]''
|Dr. Shabana
| rowspan="3" |[[Hindi]]
|-
|''[[Anuradha (2014 film)|Anuradha]]''
|Masterjee's Wife
|-
|''[[Kahin Hai Mera Pyar]]''
|Priya's Mother
|-
|''[[Nati (film)|Nati]]''
|Mahesh's wife
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
|''[[Badlapur Boys]]''
|Mother
|[[Hindi]]
|-
|''[[Khairlanjichya Mathyawar (film)|Khairlanjichya Mathyawar]]''
|Surekha
| rowspan="3" |[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |2015
|''Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar''
|Pushpa Damle
|-
|''[[Classmates (2015 film)|Classmates]]''
|College Principal
|-
|2016
|''[[Mohenjo Daro (film)|Mohenjo Daro]]''
|Bima
| rowspan="6" |[[Hindi]]
|-
| rowspan="3" |2017
|''[[Simran (film)|Simran]]''
|Kumud
|-
|''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
|Maya
|-
|''[[Heartbeats (2017 film)|Heartbeats]]''
|Sharda Zinta
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''[[PM Narendra Modi]]''
|[[Indira Gandhi]]
|-
|''[[Blank (2019 film)|Blank]]''
|Dewan's Wife
|-
|2024
| ''[[Dharmarakshak Mahaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: Part 1]]''
| [[Jijabai|Rajmata Jijaubai Bhonsale]]
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|-
|2025
|''[[Sikandar (2025 film)|Sikandar]]''
|Minister Rakesh Pradhan's Wife
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Hindi]]
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Language
!Role
!Notes
|-
|1993
|''[[Junoon (1994 TV series)|Junoon]]''
|[[Hindi]]
|Chandni
|Episodes 1-2
|-
|1997-2001
|''Damini''
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|Damini's sister
|
|-
|2000
|''Jap Tap Vratt''
| rowspan="5" |[[Hindi]]
|Devi, Sandhya and Chhaya
|
|-
|2000
|''[[Shree Ganesh]]''
| Maharani [[Prasuti]]
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2000
|''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]''
|Sapna
|
|-
| ''[[Abhimaan (TV series)|Abhimaan]]''
| Sukanya Mohan Kumar Chauhan
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2001
|''[[Kohi Apna Sa]]''
|Khushi's mother
|
|-
|''Bandini''
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|
|
|-
|2005-2006
|''[[Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin]]''
| rowspan="6" |[[Hindi]]
| Doctor
|
|-
|2005-2006
|''[[Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka]]''
|Uma Agarwal
|
|-
|2006
|''[[Kabhie To Nazar Milao]]''
|Sunaina's mother
|
|-
|2006-2008
|''Solhah Singaarr''
|Triveni Tribhuvan Chaturvedi
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2008
|''[[Saas v/s Bahu]]''
|Contestant
|
|-
|''[[Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya]]''
|Yashomati Raichoudhary
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2010
|''Vrundavan''
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|Kartiki's mother-in-law
|
|-
|''[[Aise Karo Naa Vidaa]]''
| rowspan="2" |[[Hindi]]
|Rani Maa
|
|-
|2010-2012
|''[[Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli]]''
|Shaili's mother
|
|-
|2011
|''Don Kinare Doghi Aapan''
| rowspan="2" |[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|Asmita
|
|-
|2012
|''[[Swapnanchya Palikadle]]''
|Vasundhara
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2013-2014
|''[[Pradhanmantri]]''
| rowspan="7" |[[Hindi]]
|[[Pupul Jayakar]]
|
|-
|''[[Do Dil Ek Jaan]]''
|Antara's mother
|
|-
|2014-2015
|''[[Everest (Indian TV series)|Everest]]''
|Sarita Rawat
|
|-
|2015
|''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]''
|Episodic role
|Episode 40<ref>{{Cite web |title='Darr Sabko Lagta Hai' an unforgettable experience: Kishori Shahane - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/darr-sabko-lagta-hai-an-unforgettable-experience-kishori-shahane/articleshow/51455754.cms |access-date=8 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2016
|''Intezaar''
|Episodic role
|
|-
|2016-2017
|''[[Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]''
|Guru Maa
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kishori Shahane enters Shakti, to play Gurumaa - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kishori-shahane-enters-shakti-to-play-gurumaa/articleshow/54170550.cms |access-date=8 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2017
|''[[Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya]]''
|Padma Maan Singh
|
|-
|2017-2018
|''[[Jadubai Jorat]]''
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|Mallika
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nirmiti Sawant & Kishori Shahane in Jadubai Jorat - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/nirmiti-and-kishori-together/articleshow/59429809.cms |access-date=8 March 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2018
|''[[Ishq Mein Marjawan]]''
|[[Hindi]]
|Deep's aunt
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''[[Kanala Khada]]''
| rowspan="2" |[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|Guest appearance
|
|-
|''[[Bigg Boss Marathi (season 2)|Bigg Boss Marathi 2]]''
|Contestant
|(4th Runner Up) <ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2019 |title=Bigg Boss Marathi 2: Meet the contestants |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/bigg-boss-marathi-2-meet-the-contestants-5750006/ |access-date=8 March 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss Marathi 2: Kishori Shahne-Vij to enter the show? - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/bigg-boss-marathi-2-kishori-shahne-vij-to-enter-the-show/articleshow/69492795.cms |access-date=5 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2020–2024
|''[[Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin]]''
|[[Hindi]]
|Bhavani Nagesh Chavan
|
|-
|2021
|''[[Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta]]!''
|rowspan="2"|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|rowspan="2"|Herself
|Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="2" |2022
|''[[Kitchen Kallakar]]''
|Guest appearance
|-
|''[[Ravivaar With Star Parivaar]]''
|[[Hindi]]
|Contestant
|Appearance as Bhavani
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Pinkicha Vijay Aso!]]''
| [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| Dr. Devyani, Plastic Surgeon
|Recurring Role
|-
| 2023–2025
| ''Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye''
| Babita Singh Ahuja
|
|
|-
|2025
|Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahi
|Grandmother
|
|
|-
|}

=== Theater ===

==== 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 ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Ref.
|-
|2020
|''The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty?''
|Gayatri Dixit
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charge Sheet: Catch Kishori Shahne's 'Political' Look In This New Web Series |url=https://www.spotboye.com/marathi/marathi-news/charge-sheet-catch-kishori-shahne-s-political-look-in-this-new-web-series/5e0f3dc7d996471ad814dc3e |access-date=7 July 2021 |website=spotboye.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and achievements ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Awards
! Category
! Work
! Result
|-
|2021
|[[Iconic Gold Awards]]
|Iconic Most Popular Negative Actress
| rowspan="5" |''[[Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin]]''
| {{won}}
|-
|2022
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|[[ITA Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role|Best Actress in a Negative Role]]
| {{won}}
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2023
|[[Indian Telly Awards]]
|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role|Best Actress in a Negative Role]]
|{{won}}
|-
|[[Gold Awards]]
|[[Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role|Best Actress in a Negative Role - Jury]]
| {{won}}
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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