# Indira Krishnan

Indira Krishnan (born 1 March 1971) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television shows. She is best known for her appearances in the television series Krishnaben Khakhrawala (2010) as Krishna Ravi Patel, Krishnadasi (2016) as Kumudini, with significant appearances in Manzilein Apani Apani (2001), Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai (2003), Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan (2003), Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2005), Waaris (2008), Rahe Tera Aashirwaad (2008), Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (2009), Afsar Bitiya (2011), Tum Aise Hi Rehna (2014), Firangi Bahu (2014), Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? (2017), Yeh Hai Chahatein (2019), and Saavi Ki Savaari (2022).

## Early and personal life

Indira Krishnan was born on 1 March 1971 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, of Tamil origin. She married Rajesh Ranshinage, an Indian film director.

## Career
### Film

Indira's debut film was an Odia film, 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 (2000) with Mithun Chakraborty. Later, she appeared in films like Tere Naam (2003), Tathastu (2006), Chatur Singh Two Star (2011), and Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014). 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 on Zee TV 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 (2003), Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai (2003), Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan (2003), Ayushmaan (2004), Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2005), Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (2005), Saathii Re (2007), Waaris (2008), Rahe Tera Aashirwaad (2008) and Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (2009).

#### 2010-present

In 2010, She starred in the show Krishnaben Khakhrawala, which aired on Sony TV and was based on Ahmedabad’s popular snack brand, Induben Khakhrawal. Indira played the titular role as Krishna Ravi Patel, receiving praise for her portrayal. She appeared in Afsar Bitiya (2011) and Firangi Bahu (2013). In 2014, she appeared in an important role in Tum Aise Hi Rehna.
In 2016, She starred in Krishnadasi (2016), which was based on the lives of the Devadasi community, playing the role of Krishnadasi Kumudini.
Other appearances during this period included Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? (2017), Yeh Hai Chahatein (2019), and Saavi Ki Savaari as Vedika Dalmiya.

## Filmography

* Note: all films are in Hindi, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | Suna Panjuri | Puja | Odia film |
| 1999 | Trishakti | Shivani | |
| 2000 | Aaj Ka Ravan | Shanti | |
| 2003 | Tere Naam | Nirjara's elder sister | |
| 2006 | Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante | Dr. Rana | |
| 2006 | Tathastu | | |
| 2009 | Team: The Force | | |
| 2011 | Chatur Singh Two Star | Sonia's sister | |
| 2014 | Holiday | Saiba's mother | |
| 2015 | Janiva | | Marathi film |
| 2015 | Hey Bro | | |
| 2023 | Unlock Zindagi | | |
| 2023 | Animal | Geetanjali's Mother | |

## Television

| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
| 1997–1998 | Chattaan | Rizwana Faisal Khan | |
| 2000 | Swayam Ek Ehsaas | | |
| 2000 | Kinare Milte Nahi | | |
| 2001 | Manzilein Apani Apani | Nanda | |
| 2001 | Kahani Saat Pheron Ki | Deepa Shekhar Sehgal | |
| 2001 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Gayatri | Episode 46 season 1 |
| 2003 | Kabhie Kabhie | | |
| 2003–2004 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Radhika Agnihotri | |
| 2003–2005 | Saara Akaash | Sujata Abhay Kocchar | |
| 2003–2005 | Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan | Vrinda Sumeet Mehra | |
| 2004–2005 | Ayushmaan | | |
| 2004–2007 | Kesar | Teji | |
| 2005 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Anjana Harpreet Gill | |
| 2005 | Ek Ladki Anjaani Si | | |
| 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 | | |
| 2007–2009 | Doli Saja Ke | Geeta | |
| 2007–2008 | Ardhangini | Sushmita Sen | |
| 2008 | Waaris | Yashoda Rudra Pratap Singh | |
| 2008–2009 | Rahe Tera Aashirwaad | Guru Mata | |
| 2009–2010 | Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Kadambari | |
| 2010–2011 | Krishnaben Khakhrawala | Krishna Ravi Patel | |
| 2010 | CID | Krishna Ravi Patel | Special appearance |
| 2010 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | | Special appearance |
| 2011–2012 | Afsar Bitiya | Ganga Tuntun Singh | |
| 2013–2014 | Firangi Bahu | Ranjan Desai | |
| 2014 | Tum Aise Hi Rehna | Rukmini Kailash Maheshwari | |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | | |
| 2016 | Krishnadasi | Krishnadasi Kumudini | |
| 2017–2019 | Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? | Ghazibad Wali Bua | |
| 2019–2022 | Yeh Hai Chahatein | Vasudha Srinivasan | |
| 2022–2023 | Saavi Ki Savaari | Vedika Dalmiya | |
| 2023–2024 | Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare | Rajmata Durgavati | |
| 2024–2025 | Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani | Paani Bai | |