Himani Shivpuri

Himani Bhatt Shivpuri is an Indian actress who is known for her character roles in Hindi films and soap operas. She is best known for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Raja (1995), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Khamoshi (1996), Hero No. 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Bandhan (1998), and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). She has also starred in several other films including 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. 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 teacher as well as a poet with the 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 College Dehradun, India. Later on, she took admission in National School of Drama for pursuing her acting career in 1982. She worked in Phir Wahi Talash as a supporting actress. 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 in 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 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 Stop! (2004) as Mrs. A. Mehra 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 mother 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) 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 Bin Phere Free Me Ttere (2015) 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 Binny And Family (2024)

Serials Hum Aapke Hain Woh (1996-1997) Khatta Meetha (2000) Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Raksha (Daksha's Sister) 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