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Bhavana Balsavar (born 21 October 1967) is an Indian film,
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and television actress. She is the part of silent comedy series, '' Gutur Gu'' (2010).


Personal life

Bhavana is the daughter of Hindi cinema actress
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and her husband, Mr. D.M.Balsavar. She has two siblings, including Ashwin Balsavar, a sound recordist. Bhavana's mother comes from a family with strong film connections. Bhavana's maternal uncle (Shubha's brother) is the noted actor
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and her maternal grandfather was the stage and silent-era actor Nandu Khote. Also, Nandu Khote's older brother was the husband of Durga Khote, famous actress of yesteryears. Thus, Bhavana is a grand-niece of Durga Khote.The Forgotten Bollywood bhai-behan Brigade
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, 9 August 2006.
Bhavana studied at Arya Vidya Mandir High School in Santacruz, Mumbai and was an outstanding student. In fact, she was an ICSE topper in standard 10. She is a graduate in dress designing and fashion coordination from the
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, Juhu, Mumbai. In 2002, after dating him for thirteen years, Bhavana married the actor Karan Shah. Karan Shah is the nephew of actress and socialite Tina Ambani, who is his mother's younger sister. This is Karan's second marriage and he is the father of two children with his first wife.


Filmography

*'' Double Gadbad'' (1999) as Rimjhim *'' Dhoom Dadakka'' (Angoori) *'' Sukhi Sansarachi 12 Sutre'' *'' Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich'' (Shubhangi) ;Television *''
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'' (2003) (Saraswati/Saru) *'' Dekh Bhai Dekh'' (Sunita Deewan) (1993) *'' Zabaan Sambhalke'' (Ms. Vijaya) (1993) *''No Problem'' (1993) *'' Tehkikaat'' (1994) as Maria D'Souza Episode no 16/17 Mystery Behind Missing Girl * Karamchand *'' Idhar Udhar'' (Katie) *''Asmaan Se Aage'' *''Oh Daddy'' *''Askansha'' *''Mrityu'' *''Atit'' *''Jaane Mera Jigar Kidhar Gaya Ji'' (1996–1997) *''Oh Daddy'' (1996) *''Hum Aapke Hai Woh'' (1997) *'' Dam Dama Dam'' (1998) *'' Hera Pheri'' (1999) *''Jugal Bandi'' * '' Hum Sab Baraati'' (2004) as Bhanu (Chandu's Wife) *'' Gutur Gu'' as (Babita Kumar) (2010–2012) *''
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'' (Lawyer) (2010) * '' Lakhon Mein Ek'' – episodic role (2012) * ''Gutar Gu 2'' as (Bhavna Ahuja) (2012–2013) * '' Satrangee Sasural'' as Harpreet (2014–2016) * ''Gutar Gu 3'' as Babita Kumar (2014) * '' Belan Wali Bahu'' as Premlata Awasthi (2018) * ''
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'' as Babli Bua (2020) * '' Spy Bahu'' as Minal Kotadiya (2022) * '' Scam 2003'' as Garima Talpade (2023) * '' Meri Saas Bhoot Hai'' as Kanchan (2023)


Drama/Theatre

* ''Andhyug''


References


External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Balsavar, Bhavana Living people Marathi actors Indian television actresses Actresses in Marathi cinema Indian stage actresses 1967 births