Kishori Shahane Vij

Kishori Shahane is an eminent classical and folk dancer and actress in the Marathi language film industry of India. She is married to Hindi filmmaker Deepak Balraj Vij. She is a producer who helped make a film about the life of Sai Baba of Shirdi.

When at Mithibai College Kishori was crowned with the Miss Mithibai beauty pageant award, at a college known as the cultural hub of Mumbai. She entered into Marathi films and shot to fame with Maherchi Sadi and Wajva Re Wajva. Her stage performances in plays like Moruchi Mauchi (Marathi) and Aadhe Adhure (Hindi), directed by Amal Allana bought her recognition as a complete actress. She worked in Marathi blockbuster films like Ek Daav Dhobi Pachad and Navra Majha Navsacha. Her role in Hindi movies like Pyaar Mein Twist and Red: The Dark Side directed by Vikram Bhatt put forward her ability to play different roles while maintaining her fitness level in front of audience.

Later, Kishori switched over to Hindi TV serials and continued to work in Hindi and Marathi films. She became popular with her performance in serials like Ghar Ek Mandir, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, and Sindoor. Her serials have been showed on many of the Indian TV channels showing her widespread small screen network.

Kishori is a classical and folk dancer, too. She has performed on stage in India and abroad. She also completed her music video "Saavan" for Venus. After almost 13 years she took part in the Mrs. Gladrags Beauty Peageant show and won Mrs. Gladrags Runner-up in 2003.

As a filmmaker, her Mohityanchi Renuka (Marathi) has received Maharashtra State Award 2007 for best editing. The film was produced and directed by Kishori. Her next venture Malik Ek (Hindi) was based on the life of Sai Baba and had Jackie Shroff in the lead role. Although being well cast movie was a box office failure. She is soon to launch her next Marathi film Aika Dajiba with top Marathi stars.

Kishori entered into Marathi films and shot to fame with Maherchi Sadi and Wajva Re Wajva. Her stage performances in plays like Moruchi Mauchi (Marathi) and Aadhe Adhure (Hindi), directed by Amal Allana bought her recognition as a complete actress. She worked in Marathi blockbuster films like Ek Daav Dhobi Pachad and Navra Majha Navsacha. Her role in Hindi movies like Pyaar Mein Twist and Red: The Dark Side directed by Vikram Bhatt put forward her ability to play different roles while maintaining her fitness level in front of audience.

 Kishori became popular with her performance in serials like Ghar Ek Mandir, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, and Sindoor. Her serials have been showed on many of the Indian TV channels showing her widespread small screen network.

Kishori has performed Classical and folk dances, live performances on stage all over America, Australia and India.

*Filmography- Kishori has worked in more than 40 Marathi films.

* Marathi Films-

-Ek Daaw Dhobi Pachhad

-Nawara Majha Nawasacha

-Maherchi Sadi

-Wajawa Re Wajawa

-Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla

-Mazha Pati Karodpati

-Atmavishwas

-Nawri Mile Nawryala

-Aytya Gharat Gharoba

*Hindi films-

-Shirdi Sai Baba

-Hafta Bandh

-Pyar Ka Devta

-Bomb Blast

-Mumbai Godfather

-Pyaar Mein Twist

-Shaadi Se Pehle

-Good Boy, Bad Boy

-Milenge Milenge

-Fear

-Red: The Dark Side

-We R Friends

-Superstar

-Shagird

*Television-

-Ghar Ek Mandir (1984 film) (Sony Entertainment Television (India)) Cast

-Kohi Apna Sa (Zee TV) Khushi's Mother

-Sindoor Tere Naam Ka (Zee TV) Vedika And Niharika's Mother

-Kabhie To Nazar Milao (Sony Entertainment Television (India)) Cast

-Aise Karo Naa Vidaa (Colours) Queen Mother

-Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli (Zee TV) Shaili's Mother

-Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya (Sony Entertainment Television (India)) - Rudra's Stepmother

-Saas v/s Bahu (Sahara One) - Dance Competition Winner

-Do Dil Ek Jaan (Life OK) - Antara's Mother

*Theater -Marathi

-Moruchi Maushi

-Durga Jhali Gauri

-Mi Tujhya Pathishi Ahe

-"Mahanatya Sahyadri"[J]productions

* Theater -Hindi

-Aadhe Adhure

-Benny And Babloo