Himani Bhatt Shivpuri, born 24 October 1960 in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) is an Indian actress, known for her supportive roles in Bollywoodfilms and Hindi soap operas.
Biography
Shivpuri was born and brought up in Dehradun, Uttrakhand. Her father Haridutt Bhatt was a Hindi teacher at The Doon School, Dehradun, where she received her school education. While she was at school she was actively involved in school plays; while doing her post graduation in Organic Chemistry, her interest grew and she started acting in plays simultaneous to her studies.
Eventually she joined National School of Drama, New Delhi and graduated in 1984.
Her ancestral village is Bhattwadi, District Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. She has a son, Katyayan, and was married to actor Gyan Shivpuri, who died in 1995.
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 films 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 the 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 Hasratein on ZEE TV in 1995 as an unsatisfied wife forced to marry a man double her age and looking out for extramarital affairs to satiate her needs, 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). She has started Baat Hamarri Paki hai on Sony Entertainment Television Asia.
Though she works mainly in character actor, she has done some memorable roles in films like Koyla (1997), Pardes (1997),Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Anjaam (1994) 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 was seen in J.P. Dutta's film Umrao Jaan.
Himani Shivpuri now plays Kul in Zee's Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah.
Shivpuri is awarded with 19th JAI National Award by Journalist Association of India under the flagship of Journalists Federation of India, in the presence of Oscar Fernandes (former cabinet minister), Kapil Sibal (cabinet minister), and H.K. Sethi, secretary general of Journalists Federation of India.
She briefly appeared in a short documentary film The Facebook Generation. produced by Blue Strike Productions and Dev Samaj Modern School and Directed by Sahil Bhardwaj.The film competed in Reel to Real film making competition at Harmony 2012 organised by The Global Education and Leadership Foundation and was among the top 10 finalists.
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
Khamoshi: The Musical (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. and 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 (film) (1998)
Dahek: A Burning Passion (1998) ... Mrs. Javed Bahkshi
Nyaydaata (1999)
Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) ... Vakil's wife
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
Daag: The Fire (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
Vaastav: The Reality (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
Karobaar: The Business of Love (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) ... Haldiram's Wife
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) ... Maria
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002) ... Patient Ramgopal's wife
Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) ... Mrs. Sahani
Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) ... Mrs. Malhotra
Karz: The Burden of Truth (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
Shart: The Challenge (2004)
Ishq Hai Tumse (2004) ... Kamla
Time Pass (2005) ... Kanchan Sharma
Mumbai Godfather (2005)
Meri Aashiqui (2005)
Classic Dance of Love (2005)
Insan (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
Haal-e-dil (2008) ... Stella
Karzzz (2008) ... J. J. Oberoi's Wife
Do Knot Disturb (2009) ... Goverdhan's mother
Milenge Milenge {2010} ... Mrs. Gandhi
Sasural Simar Ka (2011) ... Rajjo Dwivedi (Buaji)
Ammaa ki boli (2012) ... Kalavati
The Facebook Generation (2012) ... Herself (cameo)
Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2012)
Mr Joe B. Carvalho (2014)
Serials
Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah as Kulraj Kohli
Sanjog Se Bani Sangini as Shanno
Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga (2011) as Sarika's Dadi
I Luv My India
Baat Hamari Pakki Hai
Sasural Simar Ka
Aaj Ki Housewife Hai...Sab Jaanti Hai"
Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein (Mrs Lajwanti)
shhh....phir koi hai....2 episodes.
Ghar ek Sapna
Apni Devbhoomi
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