Shilpa Saklani

Shilpa Saklani Agnihotri (born 5 June) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She is recognised for her portrayal of Ganga Joshi Virani in ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', Kkusum Deshmukh Kapoor in '' Kkusum'', Vrinda in '' Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara'', Kaikeyi in '' Shrimad Ramayan'' and Ambika Singhania in '' Parineetii''.

Career

Saklani started her acting career in 2001 with the Hindi film '' Tere Liye'', where she played Ritu Malhotra opposite Arjun Punj. The film failed at the box office. From 2001 to 2022, she played Yamini in ''Ek Tukdaa Chaand Ka''. In 2002, Saklani played Tina in the film '' Na Tum Jaano Na Hum''.

Saklani's career marked a turning point with ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', where she portrayed Ganga Joshi Virani opposite Sandeep Baswana and Amit Sarin from 2002 to 2008. The series was her breakthrough and her performance earned her the ITA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

In 2003, she appeared in '' Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat'' and later in 2004, Saklani played the titular role of Lavanya in '' Lavanya''. In 2005, she played dual roles of Kkusum Deshmukh Kapoor and Swati Gautam in '' Kkusum'' opposite Anuj Saxena. In the same year, she participated in '' Nach Baliye 1''. Post this, she played supporting parts of Shalu in '' Shanno Ki Shaadi'', Vidhi in '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'', Ritu in '' Jyoti'' and Radha Kelkar in '' Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai''.

From 2006 to 2007, Saklani hosted ''Mera Star Superstar'' and '' Fame X''. Saklani then went onto participate in several reality series: '' Mr. & Ms. TV'' and '' Saas v/s Bahu'' both in 2008, '' Pati Patni Aur Woh'' in 2009, '' Meethi Choori No 1'' in 2010, '' Survivor India – The Ultimate Battle'' in 2012 and '' Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki'' in 2013.

Later in 2013, Saklani participated in the reality series '' Bigg Boss 7'', where she finished at 16th place. From 2015 to 2016, she participated in '' Power Couple''. Additionally, she appeared in episodes of '' Haunted Nights'', '' Yeh Hai Aashiqui'', '' Savdhaan India'', '' Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya'', '' Code Red'' and '' Darr Sabko Lagta Hai''. In 2015, she played Nandini Pandey in '' Dosti... Yaariyan... Manmarziyan''.

After a three year hiatus, Saklani returned to television in 2018, with ''Mahakali – Anth Hi Aarambh Hai'', where she played Diti. In the same year, she played Roma Kapoor in '' Kaleerein''. From 2018 to 2019, she played a vishkanya Vrinda opposite Sandeep Baswana in '' Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara''. Following a small hiatus, she appeared in '' Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal'', in 2023 as Sudha.

In January 2024, Saklani is portraying Kaikeyi in '' Shrimad Ramayan''. From June 2024 to May 2025, she played Ambika Singhania in '' Parineetii''.

Personal life

Saklani married actor Apurva Agnihotri on 29 June 2004 in Dehradun. Saklani gave birth to their daughter on 2 December 2022, 18 years after their marriage.

Filmography

Films

Television

Special appearances

Awards and nominations

See also

* List of Indian television actresses
* List of Hindi television actresses

References

External links

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Living people
Indian television actresses
Indian soap opera actresses
Year of birth missing (living people)
People from Uttarakhand
Indian Sindhi people
Sindhi actresses