Indira Krishnan
{{short description|Indian television actress (born 1971)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Indira Krishnan
| image = Indira Krishnan All India Achievers Awards.jpg
| caption = Indira Krishnan at the All India Achievers Awards 2017
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|03|01|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 1995–present
| spouse = Rajesh Ranshinage
| children =
}}
Indira Krishnan (born 1 March 1971) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television shows.{{Cite web |title=ये है चाहते की वसुधा ऑफस्क्रीन हैं बेहद ग्लैमरस |url=https://www.abplive.com/web-stories/yeh-hai-chahatein-fame-indira-krishnan-real-life-style-and-dressup-sens-2377066 |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=www.abplive.com |language=hi}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-26 |title=Indira Krishnan to play mother in 'Unlock Zindagi' |url=https://newsroomodisha.com/indira-krishnan-to-play-mother-in-unlock-zindagi/ |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=News Room Odisha |language=en-US}} She is best known for her appearances in the television series Krishnaben Khakhrawala (2010) as Krishna Ravi Patel,{{Cite news |date=2011-09-30 |title=Krishnaben Khakhrawala celebrates their 200 episodes |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/krishnaben-khakhrawala-celebrates-their-200-episodes/articleshow/10184876.cms |access-date=2023-06-17 |issn=0971-8257}} 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.{{Cite news |date=2011-11-22 |title=Indira Krishnan is back again |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-is-back-again/articleshow/10827078.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}} She married Rajesh Ranshinage, an Indian film director.{{Cite news |date=2016-05-14 |title=Indira Krishnan: I will not work with my husband |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-i-will-not-work-with-my-husband/articleshow/52254924.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}
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).{{Cite web |date=2016-01-31 |title=Realistic people prefer realistic TV shows: Indira Krishnan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/realistic-people-prefer-realistic-tv-shows-indira-krishnan/ |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} She appeared in the Marathi film Janiva (2015), directed by her husband, Rajesh Ranshinage.{{Cite news |title=Janiva Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/janiva/movie-review/48374852.cms |access-date=2024-03-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
= 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{{Cite web |title=Old is Gold! Veterans Bag Lead Roles in Serials, Films |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=106145 |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Manzilen Apni Apni |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010617/spectrum/tv.htm}} 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),{{Cite web |date=2 June 2007 |first=Kavita |last=Shyam |title=Set on fire |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/set-on-fire/articleshow/15712789.cms |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en}} Waaris (2008), Rahe Tera Aashirwaad (2008) and Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (2009).{{Cite web |title='Krishnaben' Wants to Play Ranbir Kapoor's Mom in Films |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=93472}}
== 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.{{Cite web |title=Saying it with Khakhras - Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/saying-it-with-khakhras/719497/ |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=archive.indianexpress.com}}{{Cite web |title=The woman who inspired Krishnaben Khakhrawala |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/the-woman-who-inspired-krishnaben-khakhrawala/articleshow/16077940.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=Mumbai Mirror |date=2010-11-30|language=en}} Indira played the titular role as Krishna Ravi Patel, receiving praise for her portrayal.{{Cite news |date=2011-04-26 |title=Party time for Krishnaben Kahkhrawala's team |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/party-time-for-krishnaben-kahkhrawalas-team/articleshow/8088905.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2016-03-22 |title=Indira Krishnan gets nicknamed 'Nana Patekar' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-gets-nicknamed-nana-patekar/articleshow/51494790.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}} She appeared in Afsar Bitiya (2011){{Cite web |date=2011-12-14 |title=Eves & Odds |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/eves-odds/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} and Firangi Bahu (2013).{{Cite news |date=2013-11-18 |title='I don’t mind playing a saas if the script is good' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/indira-krishnan-firangi-bahu-ranjanben-desai/articleshow/25945204.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}} 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,{{Cite web |date=2016-01-20 |title=‘Krishnadasi’, a serial based on devdasis’ life, launched |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/krishndasi-a-serial-based-on-devdasis-life-launched/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} playing the role of Krishnadasi Kumudini.{{Cite web |title='Krishnadasi' co-stars Indira-Chhavi are new BFFs in town |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/television/270116/indira-chhavi-the-new-bffs-in-town.html}}
Other appearances during this period included Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? (2017),{{Cite news |date=2018-10-12 |title='Kya Haal, Mr Paanchal' to take a time leap; Indira Krishnan joins the cast |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kya-haal-mr-paanchal-to-take-a-time-leap-indira-krishnan-joins-the-cast/articleshow/66178316.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}} Yeh Hai Chahatein (2019),{{Cite web |title=Indira Krishna to make mythological debut with 'Mere Sai' |url=https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/news/news/indira-krishna-to-make-mythological-debut-with-mere-sai-187640 |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=www.punjabnewsexpress.com}} and Saavi Ki Savaari as Vedika Dalmiya.{{Cite news |date=2023-01-19 |title=Exclusive - Indira Krishnan on playing Vedika in Saavi Ki Savari says, "My role has uniqueness and positivity" |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-indira-krishnan-on-playing-vedika-in-saavi-ki-savari-says-my-role-has-uniqueness-and-positivity/articleshow/97143842.cms |access-date=2023-06-19 |issn=0971-8257}}
Filmography
- Note: all films are in Hindi, unless otherwise noted.
Television
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !Year !Series !Role !Notes !Ref | ||||
| 1997–1998
|Chattaan |Rizwana Faisal Khan | | | ||||
| rowspan="2"|2000
|Swayam Ek Ehsaas | | | | ||||
| Kinare Milte Nahi
| | | | ||||
| rowspan="3"|2001
|Nanda | | | ||||
| Kahani Saat Pheron Ki
|Deepa Shekhar Sehgal | | | ||||
| Ssshhhh...Koi Hai
|Gayatri |Episode 46 season 1 | | ||||
| 2003
|Kabhie Kabhie | | | | ||||
| 2003–2004
|Radhika Agnihotri | | | ||||
| 2003–2005
|Sujata Abhay Kocchar | | | ||||
| 2003–2005
|Vrinda Sumeet Mehra | | | ||||
| 2004–2005
|Ayushmaan | | | | ||||
| 2004–2007
|Teji | | | ||||
| 2005 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Anjana Harpreet Gill | ||
| 2005
| | | ||||
| 2005–2006
|Kushan & Vivan's Aunt | | | ||||
| 2006
|Mridula Varisht Saniyal |Episodes 194–201 | | ||||
| 2006
|Suno... Harr Dil Kuchh Kehtaa Hai |Mrs Diwakar | | | ||||
| 2006
|Purab Ya Pashchim | | | | ||||
| 2006–2007
| | | | ||||
| 2007–2009
|Geeta | | | ||||
| 2007–2008
|Sushmita Sen | | | ||||
| 2008
|Yashoda Rudra Pratap Singh | | | ||||
| 2008–2009
|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
|Ganga Tuntun Singh | | | ||||
| 2013–2014
|Ranjan Desai | | | ||||
| 2014
|Rukmini Kailash Maheshwari | | ||||
| 2016
| | | ||||
| 2016
|Krishnadasi Kumudini | | ||||
| 2017–2019
|Ghazibad Wali Bua | | | ||||
| 2019–2022
|Vasudha Srinivasan | | | ||||
| 2022–2023
| Vedika Dalmiya | | ||||
| 2023–2024
| Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare | Rajmata Durgavati | | ||||
| 2024–2025
| Paani Bai | |
References
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