Biography

Shivpuri was born and brought up in Dehradun, Uttrakhand. Her father Haridutt Bhatt was a Hindi teacher at The Doon School, Dehradun, where she received her school education. While she was at school she was actively involved in school plays; while doing her post graduation in Organic Chemistry, her interest grew and she started acting in plays simultaneous to her studies.

Eventually she joined National School of Drama, New Delhi and graduated in 1984.

Her ancestral village is Bhattwadi, District Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. She has a son, Katyayan, and was married to actor Gyan Shivpuri, who died in 1995.

Career

After graduating from National School of Drama she worked with NSD Repertory Company for sometime before moving 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. Thereafter 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 started Baat Hamarri Paki 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) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).

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 now plays Kul in Zee's Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah.

Shivpuri is awarded with 19th JAI National Award by Journalist Association of India under the flagship of Journalists Federation of India, in the presence of Oscar Fernandes (former cabinet minister), Kapil Sibal (cabinet minister), and H.K. Sethi, secretary general of Journalists Federation of India.

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 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

• Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984) ... Sidey's sister
• In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989) (TV)
• Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993)
• Dhanwaan (1993) ... Hamidbhai's daughter-in-law
• Mammo (1994) ... Anwari
• Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) ... Razia
• Andaz (1994) (uncredited) ... Mrs. Panipuri Sharma
• Anjaam (1994) ... Nisha
• Yaar Gaddar (1994) ... Police Inspector
• Aao Pyaar Karen (1994) ... Shankar's wife
• Teesra Kaun? (1994) ... Shanti Verma
• Trimurti (1995) ... Janki Singh
• Raja (1995) ... Kaki
• God and Gun (1995)
• Veergati (1995) ... Sulokh's mom
• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) ... Kammo
• Yaraana (1995) ... Beggar/Champa
• Haqeeqat (1995) ... Kamini
• Bandish (1996)
• Prem Granth (1996) ... Nathu
• Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) ... Raj's mother
• Bal Bramhachari (1996) ... Shanti
• Beqabu (1996) ... Aarti Kapoor
• Pardes (1997) ... Kulwanti
• Hero No. 1 (1997) ... Shannu
• Koyla (1997)
• Mere Sapno Ki Rani (1997) ... Subhash's wife
• Betaabi (1997) ... Radha, professor
• Deewana Mastana (1997) ... Raja's mom
• Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi (1997) ... Raja's mother
• Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
• Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) .... Ragini Sinha
• Bandhan (1998) ... Ramlal's wife
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) ... Rifat Bi
• Mehndi (film) (1998)
• Dahek: A Burning Passion (1998) ... Mrs. Javed Bahkshi
• Nyaydaata (1999)
• Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) ... Vakil's wife
• Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
• Daag: The Fire (1999) ... Kajri's mother
• Anari No. 1 (1999) ... Rahul's Aunt
• Biwi No.1 (1999)
• Trishakti (1999) ... Mrs. Laxmiprasad
• Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999) ... Umadevi
• Vaastav: The Reality (1999) ... Laxmi Akka
• Khoobsurat (1999) ... Savita
• Krodh (2000) ... Sita
• Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) ... Mary
• Baaghi (2000)
• Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) ... Mrs. Bakhiyani
• Chal Mere Bhai (2000) ... Sapna's aunt
• Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) ... Shyama Aapa
• Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) ... Sita Pillai
• Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000) ... Mrs. Saxena
• Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (2000) ... Sweety
• Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000) ... Radha Ganga's biological mom
• Afsana Dilwalon Ka (2001) ... Titlibai
• Jodi No.1 (2001) ... wife of Kamal
• Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) ... Sushma
• Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (2001)
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) ... Haldiram's Wife
• Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) ... Maria
• Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002) ... Patient Ramgopal's wife
• Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) ... Mrs. Sahani
• Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) ... Mrs. Malhotra
• Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)
• Ek Hindustani (2003)
• Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003) ... Tara & Sitara's mom
• Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) ... Susheela
• Kuch Naa Kaho (2003) ... Minty Ahluwalia
• Shart: The Challenge (2004)
• Ishq Hai Tumse (2004) ... Kamla
• Time Pass (2005) ... Kanchan Sharma
• Mumbai Godfather (2005)
• Meri Aashiqui (2005)
• Classic Dance of Love (2005)
• Insan (2005)...Indu's mom
• Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)...Goverdhan's wife
• Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005) ... Mrs. I. M.Gore
• Umrao Jaan (2006)
• Kismat Konnection (2008) ... Mrs. Gill
• Haal-e-dil (2008) ... Stella
• Karzzz (2008) ... J. J. Oberoi's Wife
• Do Knot Disturb (2009) ... Goverdhan's mother
• Milenge Milenge {2010} ... Mrs. Gandhi
• Sasural Simar Ka (2011) ... Rajjo Dwivedi (Buaji)
• Ammaa ki boli (2012) ... Kalavati
• The Facebook Generation (2012) ... Herself (cameo)
• Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2012)
• Besharam (2013) ... Tara's Mother
• Club 60 (2013) ... Nalini Doctor
• Mr Joe B. Carvalho(2014)
• Wedding Pullav (2015) ... Gulabo

Serials

• Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah as Kulraj Kohli
• Hasratein as Sulakshana
• Sanjog Se Bani Sangini as Shanno
• Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga (2011) as Sarika's Dadi
• I Luv My India
• Baat Hamari Pakki Hai
• Sasural Simar Ka
• Aaj Ki Housewife Hai...Sab Jaanti Hai
• Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein (Mrs. Lajwanti)
• Ghar Ek Sapna
• Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai as Nani-Saas
• Doli Armaano Ki as Sushmaji
• "Sumit Sambhal Lega" as Rita
• Vishkanya...Ek Anokhi Prem Kahani as Renu (Kumkum's Best Friend)

[ Source: Wikipedia ]