Narayani Shastri is an Indian television and theatre actress known for her roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Kesar Anupam Kapadia, Piya Ka Ghar as Rimjhim Avinash Sharma, Namak Haraam as Swati Karan Sehgal, Rishton Ka Chakravyuh as Satarupa Baldev Singh Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha as Rajvi Vipul Rawal and Nazar as Devika.
Narayani Shastri | |
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 Narayani Shastri at Areopagus Spa launch | |
| Born | 16 April 1978[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Model Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | |
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Personal life
editShastri was in a long-term relationship with co-star Gaurav Chopra with whom she participated in Nach Baliye 2.[3][4] Narayani married Steven Graver in 2015.[5][6]
Career
editShastri made her debut in the DD National's Kahani Saat Pheron Ki. She played the lead role in Piya Ka Ghar as Rimjhim, and replaced Neha Mehta to play Mamta in Zee TV's Mamta. Narayani played the role of Tulsi's sister Kesar in Star Plus' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She played the character Tashu, Abhay's evil wife in Sony TV's Kkusum.
In 2017, she played the role of powerful business woman Satrupa in Star Plus' show Rishton Ka Chakravyuh.[7]
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kahani Saat Pheron Ki | Deepa Shekhar Sehgal | |
| Thriller At 10 | Tina D' Costa | Episode 166 to Episode 170 | |
| 2001 | Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa | Jenny | |
| 2001–2002 | Kohi Apna Sa | Shruti Tushar Gill | |
| 2001–2003 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Kesar Anupam Kapadia | |
| 2002 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai – Anushasan | Ruby | Episode 45 |
| Sanjivani | Patient's Wife | Episode 34 | |
| 2002–2003; 2005 | Kkusum | Natasha "Tashu" Kanwar / Natasha Abhay Kapoor | |
| 2002–2006 | Piya Ka Ghar | Rimjhim Avinash Sharma | |
| 2005 | Megha Sharma | ||
| 2003 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat – Kabzaa | Aashna "Aashu" (Before Plastic Surgery) | |
| 2004 | Vikraal Aur Gabraal | Ruby | Episode 25 |
| 2006 | Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat Nagar | Ranjana | |
| CID – The Case Of Mysterious Gift | Sunanda (Episode 426) | Episodic Role | |
| Nach Baliye 2 | Contestant | Reality show[8] | |
| 2006–2008 | Sanskar | Anupama / Nandini | [9][10] |
| 2007 | Aahat | Disha | Episode 7 |
| Mamta | Mamata Akshay Srivastav | ||
| 2008 | Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann | Advocate Damini Verma | Cameo role; Episode 358 to Episode 365[11] |
| Zara Nachke Dikha | Contestant | Reality Show | |
| 2009–2010 | Namak Haraam | Swati Karan Sehgal | [12] |
| 2010 | Meethi Choori No 1 | Contestant | Reality Show |
| 2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | Contestant | Reality Show |
| 2012 | Phir Subah Hogi | Gulabia | [13][14] |
| 2013 | Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se | Guest Dancer | Episode 16[15] |
| Beta Hi Chahiye | Guest Dancer | Episode 75[16] | |
| Arjun | Senior Inspector Lata Mane | Episode 106[17] | |
| 2014 | The Adventures Of Hatim | Neena | Episode 61[18] |
| Savdhaan India | Saroja Arvind Khattar | Episode 962[19] | |
| 2015–2016 | Piya Rangrezz | Bhanvari Singh | [20][21] |
| 2017–2018 | Rishton Ka Chakravyuh | Satarupa Baldev Singh | [22][23][24] |
| 2018 | Juzzbaatt – Sangeen Se Namkeen Tak | Guest | Episode 15; talk show[25] |
| Laal Ishq | Sejal | Episode 37[26] | |
| 2018–2019 | Karn Sangini | Radha | [27] |
| 2019 | Nazar | Devika | Episode 152 |
| 2021 | Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha | Rajvi Vipul Rawal | [28] |
| 2023–2024 | Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare | Maharani Saraswati Udaybhan Singh | [29] |
| Laal Banarasi | Shakuntala Agarwal / Shakuntala Dushyant Sinha |
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin | Bride in Marriage | |
| 2000 | Ghaath | Varsha Khairnar | |
| 2001 | Chandni Bar | Anju | |
| 2005 | Pak Pak Pakaak | Shalu | Marathi film |
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Shweta | |
| 2010 | Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke | Mithilesh | [30] |
| 2024 | Rautu Ka Raaz | Warden Sangeeta | [31] |
Web series
edit| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gandii Baat 1 | Preeto | ALTBalaji | S01E04[32][33][34] |
| 2020 | Naxalbari | Sudha | ZEE5 | [35] |
References
edit- ^ "Narayani Shastri B'day Spl: Narayani Shastri had hidden the matter of getting married, the secret was revealed after one and a half year". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 16 April 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri reveals she has been married for one-and-a-half year. See her pics with husband". Indian Express. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri on being friends with ex-boyfriend Gaurav Chopra: It was awkward initially". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "I'm friends with all my ex-boyfriends: Narayani Shastri". Hindustan Times. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri reveals she has been married for one-and-a-half year. See her pics with husband". The Indian Express. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri talks about her 'secret' marriage to British beau Steven Graver". Zee News. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri roped in for Star Plus' 'Chakravyuvh' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
- ^ "Tina, Hussain win Nach Baliye 2". Hindustan Times. 19 December 2006. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Bye Twinkle.... Welcome Sanskar". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 14 July 2006. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "I cannot think of life without working out - Narayani Shastri". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 9 January 2007. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri and Gaurav Chopra in Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan..." India Forums Dot Com. 9 June 2008. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "TALKING POINT with narayani shastri - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ Thakur, Pramod (19 April 2012). "Narayani Shashtri gets into character for 'Phir Subah Hogi' launch | Latest News & Updates at DNAIndia.com". DNA India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "I just accept the best options: Narayani Shastri". Sify. Retrieved 11 September 2019.[dead link]
- ^ "Narayani Shashtri and Suhasi Dhami to perform in Do Dil Bandhe Ek." India Forums Dot Com. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri the hard task master!". Entertainment Times Dot Com. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri back with Arjun". Entertainment Times Dot Com. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri roped in for an episode of Life OK's Hatim". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri to be featured in Savdhaan India!". India Forums Dot Com. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri all set to play a negative role after 10 years!". mid-day. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "No tears, no glycerine, Narayani Shastri happy with negative role". The Indian Express. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri: Those who find naagin concept regressive, watch shows on vampires". Hindustan Times. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri: I prefer saying what I believe in; can't sugar-coat my words". Hindustan Times. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "I will play a makkhi on screen only if paid in millions: Narayani Shastri". The Indian Express. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Exes Narayani Shastri and Gaurav Chopra dance to a romantic number on JuzzBaatt - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Jatin Shah and Narayani Shastri in Laal Ishq". IWM Buzz Dot Com. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Amita Khopkar out, Narayani Shastri to play Karn's mother in 'KarnSangini' - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Piya Ka Ghar actress Narayani Shastri to join Mona Lisa's Nazar". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri and Yash Tonk to play queen and king in Dhruv Tara - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 December 2022.
- ^ "TV actress Narayani Shastri to debut in Bollywood". DNA India. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "'Rautu Ka Raaz' trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays a cop investigating a murder in a hill station". Scroll. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Ex-flames Gaurav Chopra and Narayani Shastri to come together for a show?". 17 June 2018.
- ^ Scroll Staff (23 April 2018). "A rapist snake, a doll bride and other taboo tales in AltBalaji's 'Gandii Baat'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Narayani Shastri opens up on her digital debut with ALTBalaji's 'Gandi Baat'". 11 January 2019.
- ^ "Runh's special screening for LGBT community - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
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