Himani Shivpuri

Himani Shivpuri
Himani Bhatt Shivpuri is an Indian actress known for her character roles in Bollywood films and Hindi soap operas. Her films include Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Raja (1995), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Khamoshi (1996), Hero No. 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Bandhan (1998), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Biwi No.1 (1999), Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003).
She is currently working as Katori "Katto" Amma in &Tv's show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan.
Personal life
Shivpuri was born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, to a Garhwali family. Her father, Haridutt Bhatt Shailesh, was a Hindi teacher and mother Shail Bhatt, is a homemaker. Himani has a brother, Himanshu Bhatt. She was educated at the all-boys boarding school, The Doon School, where her father, was a Hindi poet & as well as a teacher with pen name “Shailesh”. At Doon, she was actively involved in dramatics. She began a parallel career in theatre while studying for a postgraduate degree in Organic Chemistry from DAV Collage Dehradun, India. Later on she admitted in National School Of Drama for pursuing her acting career in 1982S. he worked in Phir Wahi Talash as a supporting actress.
She married the Kashmiri Pandit actor Gyan Shivpuri, who died in 1995. She has a son, Katyayan.
Career
After graduating from the National School of Drama in 1982, Shivpuri worked briefly with the NSD Repertory Company and then moved 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. Earlier, she had made brief appearances in Lekh Tandon's TV show Phir Wahi Talash and Shyam Benegal's Yatra. After Humrahi, 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 starred Baat Hamari Pakki 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), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001).
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 played Kul in Zee's Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah until 2009.
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 the 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
Films
Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984) as Sidey's sister
In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989) (TV)
Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992)
Dilwale (1994) as Sapna's aunt
Dhanwaan (1993) as Hamidbhai's daughter-in-law
Mammo (1994) as Anwari
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) as Razia
Andaz (1994) (uncredited) as Mrs. Panipuri Sharma
Anjaam (1994) as Nisha
Yaar Gaddar (1994) as Police Inspector
Aao Pyaar Karen (1994) as Shankar's wife
Teesra Kaun? (1994) as Shanti Verma
Trimurti (1995) as Janki Singh
Raja (1995) as Kaki
God and Gun (1995)
Veergati (1995) as Sulokh's mom
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) as Kammo
Yaraana (1995) as Beggar/Champa
Haqeeqat (1995) as Kamini
Bandish (1996)
Prem Granth (1996) as Nathu
Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) as Raj's mother
Bal Bramhachari (1996) as Shanti
Beqabu (1996) as Aarti Kapoor
Diljale (1996)
Pardes (1997) as Kulwanti
Hero No. 1 (1997) as Shannu
Koyla (1997)
Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997) as Subhash's wife
Betaabi (1997) as Radha, professor
Deewana Mastana (1997) as Raja's mom
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997) as Raja's mother
Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) as Ragini Sinha
Bandhan (1998) as Ramlal's wife
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) as Rifat Bi
Mehndi (film) (1998)
Dahek: A Burning Passion (1999) as Mrs. Javed Bahkshi
Nyaydaata (1999)
Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) as Vakil's wife
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) as Mrs. Chaurasia
Daag: The Fire (1999) as Kajri's mother
Anari No. 1 (1999) as Rahul's Aunt
Biwi No.1 (1999) as Susheela Devi Mehra
Trishakti (1999) as Mrs. Laxmiprasad
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999) as Umadevi
Vaastav: The Reality (1999) as Laxmi Akka
Khoobsurat (1999) as Savita
Krodh (2000) as Sita
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) as Mary
Baaghi (2000)
Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) as Mrs. Bakhiyani
Chal Mere Bhai (2000) as Sapna's aunt
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) as Shyama Aapa
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) as Sita Pillai
Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000) as Mrs. Saxena
Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) as Sweety
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000) as Radha Ganga's biological mom
Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) as Titlibai
Jodi No.1 (2001) as wife of Kamal
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) as Sushma
Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) as Haldiram's Wife
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) as Maria
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002) as Patient Ramgopal's wife
Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) as Mrs. Sahani
Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) as Mrs. Malhotra
Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)
Ek Hindustani (2003)
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003) as Tara & Sitara's mom
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) as Susheela
Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) as Minty Ahluwalia
Shart: The Challenge (2004)
Ishq Hai Tumse (2004) as Kamla
Time Pass (2005) as Kanchan Sharma
Mumbai Godfather (2005)
Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005)
Meri Aashiqui (2005)
Classic Dance of Love (2005)
Insan (2005) as Indu's mom
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) as Goverdhan's wife
Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005) as Mrs. I. M. Gore
Maayavi (2005) (Tamil film) as Jyothika's mother
Umrao Jaan (2006)
Kismat Konnection (2008) as Mrs. Manpreet Gill
Haal-e-Dil (2008) as Stella
Karzzzz (2008) as J. J. Oberoi's Wife
Do Knot Disturb (2009) as Goverdhan's mother
Radio (2009) film (2009) as Shanya's Boss at Food Court
Milenge Milenge (2010) as Mrs. Gandhi
Sasural Simar Ka (2011) as Rajjo Dwivedi (Buaji)
3 Bachelors (2012) as Shalini Devi
Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013)
Besharam (2013) as Tara's Mother
Club 60 (2013) as Nalini Doctor
Mr Joe B. Carvalho (2014)
Meena (2014) as Ainul Bibi
Wedding Pullav (2015) as Gulabo
Nanu Ki Jaanu(2018) as Nanu's Mother
When Obama Loved Osama (2018)
Make In India (2019) as Palak Mother
Ammaa Ki Boli (2019) as Kalavati
Teesra Kaun Returns (2020) Shanti Aunty
Kartoot (2022) as Khala
Serials
Hum Aapke Hain Woh (1996-1997)
Khatta Meetha (2000)
Yatra
Phir Wahi Talash
Humrahi
Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah as Kulraj Kohli
Hasratein as Sulakshana
Gudgudee (1998-1999) as Durga Devi
Sanjog Se Bani Sangini as Shanno
I Luv My India
Baat Hamari Pakki Hai as Nani
Sasural Simar Ka as Rajjo Dwivedi
Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein as Mrs. Lajwanti)
Ghar Ek Sapna
Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai as Nani-Saas
Doli Armaano Ki as Sushma Tiwari (Sushmaji)
Sumit Sambhal Lega as Rita
Vishkanya...Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani as Renu
Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi as Kalavati Parmar
Home as Nirmala Manchanda
Happu Ki Ultan Pultan as Katori "Amma" Singh
Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani as Radha Ji
References
External links
Indian film actresses
Indian stage actresses
Living people
National School of Drama alumni
Actresses in Hindi cinema
Hindi theatre
Indian television actresses
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
The Doon School alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)
People from Rudraprayag district
Actresses from Dehradun
Actresses in Hindi television