Indira Krishnan (born 1 March 1971) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television shows.' She is best known for her appearances in the television series '' Krishnaben Khakhrawala'' (2010) as Krishna Ravi Patel, '' Krishnadasi'' (2016) as Kumudini, with significant appearances in '' Manzilein Apani Apani'' (2001), '' Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai'' (2003), '' Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan'' (2003), ''

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'' (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

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, of Tamil origin. She married Rajesh Ranshinage, an Indian film director.

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

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. 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). She appeared in the Marathi film ''Janiva'' (2015), directed by her husband, Rajesh Ranshinage.

Television

2000-2010

Her significant role in television came ''with Kinare Milte Nahi'' on

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in 2000. In 2001, she played the role of Nanda in the show '' Manzilein Apani Apani'' on Zee TV and appeared in ''Kahani Saat Pheron Ki'' on

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. 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), ''

'' (2005), ''Ek Ladki Anjaani Si'' (2005), '' Saathii Re'' (2007), ''Waaris'' (2008), '' Rahe Tera Aashirwaad'' (2008) and '' Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein'' (2009).

2010-present

In 2010, She starred in the show '' Krishnaben Khakhrawala'', which aired on Sony TV and was based on

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’s popular snack brand, Induben Khakhrawal. Indira played the titular role as Krishna Ravi Patel, receiving praise for her portrayal. She appeared in '' Afsar Bitiya'' (2011) and '' Firangi Bahu'' (2013). 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

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community, playing the role of Krishnadasi Kumudini. Other appearances during this period included '' Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?'' (2017), '' Yeh Hai Chahatein'' (2019), and '' Saavi Ki Savaari'' as Vedika Dalmiya.

Filmography

*''Note: all films are in Hindi, unless otherwise noted.''

Television

References

External links

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