Indira Krishnan

Indira Krishnan
Indira Krishnan at the All India Achievers Awards 2017
Born (1971-03-01) 1 March 1971 (age 53)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active1995–present
SpouseRajesh Ranshinage

Indira Krishnan (born 1 March 1971) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television shows.[1][2] She is best known for her appearances in the television series Krishnaben Khakhrawala (2010) as Krishna Ravi Patel,[3] 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.[4] She married Rajesh Ranshinage, an Indian film director.[5]

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).[6] She appeared in the Marathi film Janiva (2015), directed by her husband, Rajesh Ranshinage.[7]

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[8][9] 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),[10] Waaris (2008), Rahe Tera Aashirwaad (2008) and Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (2009).[11]

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.[12][13] Indira played the titular role as Krishna Ravi Patel, receiving praise for her portrayal.[14][15] She appeared in Afsar Bitiya (2011)[16] and Firangi Bahu (2013).[17] 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,[18] playing the role of Krishnadasi Kumudini.[19]

Other appearances during this period included Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? (2017),[20] Yeh Hai Chahatein (2019),[21] and Saavi Ki Savaari as Vedika Dalmiya.[22]

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
Tathastu [23]
2009 Team: The Force
2011 Chatur Singh Two Star Sonia's sister
2014 Holiday Saiba's mother [24]
2015 Janiva Marathi film
Hey Bro [23]
2023 Unlock Zindagi
Animal Geetanjali's Mother [23]

Television

Year Series Role Notes Ref
1997–1998 Chattaan Rizwana Faisal Khan
2000 Swayam Ek Ehsaas
Kinare Milte Nahi
2001 Manzilein Apani Apani Nanda
Kahani Saat Pheron Ki Deepa Shekhar Sehgal
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 [23]
2005 Ek Ladki Anjaani Si [25]
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 [23]
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 [26]
2016 Comedy Nights Bachao [27]
2016 Krishnadasi Krishnadasi Kumudini [28]
2017–2019 Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? Ghazibad Wali Bua
2019–2022 Yeh Hai Chahatein Vasudha Srinivasan
2022–2023 Saavi Ki Savaari Vedika Dalmiya [23]
2023–2024 Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare Rajmata Durgavati [23]
2024–2025 Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani Paani Bai [29]

References

  1. ^ "ये है चाहते की वसुधा ऑफस्क्रीन हैं बेहद ग्लैमरस". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Indira Krishnan to play mother in 'Unlock Zindagi'". News Room Odisha. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Krishnaben Khakhrawala celebrates their 200 episodes". The Times of India. 30 September 2011. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Indira Krishnan is back again". The Times of India. 22 November 2011. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Indira Krishnan: I will not work with my husband". The Times of India. 14 May 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Realistic people prefer realistic TV shows: Indira Krishnan". The Indian Express. 31 January 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Janiva Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Old is Gold! Veterans Bag Lead Roles in Serials, Films". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Manzilen Apni Apni".
  10. ^ Shyam, Kavita (2 June 2007). "Set on fire". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  11. ^ "'Krishnaben' Wants to Play Ranbir Kapoor's Mom in Films".
  12. ^ "Saying it with Khakhras - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  13. ^ "The woman who inspired Krishnaben Khakhrawala". Mumbai Mirror. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Party time for Krishnaben Kahkhrawala's team". The Times of India. 26 April 2011. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Indira Krishnan gets nicknamed 'Nana Patekar'". The Times of India. 22 March 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Eves & Odds". The Indian Express. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  17. ^ "'I don't mind playing a saas if the script is good'". The Times of India. 18 November 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  18. ^ "'Krishnadasi', a serial based on devdasis' life, launched". The Indian Express. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  19. ^ "'Krishnadasi' co-stars Indira-Chhavi are new BFFs in town".
  20. ^ "'Kya Haal, Mr Paanchal' to take a time leap; Indira Krishnan joins the cast". The Times of India. 12 October 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Indira Krishna to make mythological debut with 'Mere Sai'". www.punjabnewsexpress.com. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  22. ^ "Exclusive - Indira Krishnan on playing Vedika in Saavi Ki Savari says, "My role has uniqueness and positivity"". The Times of India. 19 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  23. ^ a b c d e f g "Indira Krishnan: I enjoyed playing Rashmika Mandana's mother in Animal, she is so down-to-earth". The Times of India. 7 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Indira Krishnan to play Sonakshi Sinha's mother". The Times of India. 22 May 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  25. ^ "Nilu Kohli enjoys day out with co-actors Usha Bachani, Indira Krishnan". The Times of India. 14 December 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  26. ^ "Tum Aise Hi Rehna: Kinkshuk Mahajan and Shefali Sharma in lead roles". The Times of India. 4 December 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  27. ^ "Colors' fiction show actors face the heat on Comedy Nights Bachao". The Times of India. 18 September 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  28. ^ "A tale of three generations of devadasis begins tonight on TV". The Times of India. 25 January 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  29. ^ "Indira Krishnan calls Pranali Rathod 'sweetest' as she shares glimpses from their Jodhpur shoot". PinkVilla. Retrieved 3 August 2024.

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