Narayani Shastri

Narayani Shastri (born 16 April 1978)[1] is an Indian television and theatre actress known for her roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Kesar, Piya Ka Ghar as Rimjhim, Namak Haraam as Swati Sehgal and Rishton Ka Chakravyuh as Satrupa.

Narayani Shastri
Narayani Shastri at Areopagus Spa launch
Born (1978-04-16) 16 April 1978[1]
Pune, Maharashtra
OccupationModel
Actress
Years active2000–present
Known forKkusum
Piya Ka Ghar
Piya Rangrezz
Rishton Ka Chakravyuh
Spouse(s)Steven Graver (m. 2015)[2]

Early life and career

Shastri 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. Additionally, she 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.[3]

Personal life

Shastri was in relationship with actor Anuj Saxena. She later dated and was in a long-term relationship with co-star Gaurav Chopra with whom she participated in Nach Baliye 2.[4][5] She married Steven Graver in 2015.[6][7]

Filmography

Television
YearShowRoleChannel Notes
2000Kahani Saat Pheron KiDeepa Shekhar SehgalDD National Lead Role
2000Thriller At 10 - Chor Pe MorTina (Episode 167 - Episode170)Zee TV Episodic Role
2001 - 2002Kohi Apna SaShruti Tushar GillZee TV Lead Role
2001 - 2003Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKesar Anupam KapadiaStar Plus Supporting Role
2002Ssshhhh...Koi Hai - AnushaasanRuby (Episode 45)Star Plus Episodic Role
2002SanjivaniPatient's Wife (Episode 34)Star Plus Episodic Role
2002 - 2003Babul Ki Duwayen Leti JaaJennyZee TV Supporting Role
2002 - 2003 ; 2005KkusumNatasha "Tashu" Kanwar / Natasha Abhay KapoorSony TV Negative Role
2002 - 2006Piya Ka GharRimjhim Avinash Sharma / Megha SharmaZee TV Lead Role
2003Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - KabzaaAashna (Aashu) (Before Plastic Surgery) (Episode 142 - Episode 157)Sony TVEpisodic Role
2004Vikraal Aur Gabraal - AnushaasanRuby (Episode 25)Star Plus Episodic Role
2006Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat NagarRanjanaSAB TV Lead Role
2006C.I.D. - The Case Of Mysterious GiftSunanda (Episode 426)Sony TV Episodic Role
2006Nach Baliye 2ContestantStar One Reality Show [8]
2006 - 2008Sanskar[9]Anupama / NandiniDD National Lead Role [10]
2007Aahat - TimmyDisha (Episode 7)Sony TV Episodic Role
2007MamtaMamta Akshay SrivastavZee TV Lead Role
2008Ghar Ki Lakshmi BetiyannAdvocate Damini Verma (Episode 358 - Episode 365)Zee TV Cameo Role [11]
2008Zara Nachke DikhaContestantStar One Reality Show
2009 - 2010Namak HaraamSwati Karan SehgalReal TV Lead Role [12]
2010Meethi Choori No 1ContestantNDTV Imagine Reality Show
2011Zor Ka Jhatka: Total WipeoutContestantColors TV Reality Show
2012Phir Subah HogiGulabiaZee TV Suppoting Role [13][14]
2013Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori SeGuest Dancer (Episode 16)Zee TV Episodic Role [15]
2013Beta Hi ChahiyeGuest Dancer (Episode 75)Big Magic Episodic Role [16]
2013ArjunSenior Inspector Lata Mane (Episode 106)Star Plus Episodic Role [17]
2014The Adventures Of HatimNeena (Episode 61)Life OK Episodic Role [18]
2014Savdhaan IndiaSaroja Arvind Khattar (Episode 962)Life OK Episodic Role[19]
2015 - 2016Piya RangrezzBhanvari Devi SinghLife OK Negative Role [20][21]
2017 - 2018Rishton Ka ChakravyuhSatrupa Baldev SinghStar Plus Supporting Role [22][23][24]
2018Gandii Baat - Preeto RaniPreeto Rani (Episode 4)ALT Balaji Episodic Role - Web Series [25]
2018Juzzbaatt - Sangeen Se Namkeen TakGuest (Episode 15)Zee TV Talk Show [26]
2018Laal Ishq - Kya Aap Akele HainSejal (Episode 37)&TV Episodic Role [27]
2018 - 2019Karn SanginiRadhaStar Plus Supporting Role [28]
2019NazarDevika (Episode 152)Star Plus Episodic Role [29]

Film
YearFilmRoleLanguage Notes
2000GhaathKhairnar's DaughterHindi
2001Chandni BarAnju
2005Pak Pak PakaakSaluMarathi
2008Mumbai Meri JaanShwetaHindi
2010Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat KeMithilesh [30]
2015RunhRaniMarathi [31]

References
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  8. "Tina, Hussain win Nach Baliye 2". Hindustan Times. 19 December 2006. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  9. "Bye Twinkle.... Welcome Sanskar". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 14 July 2006. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
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  22. "Narayani Shastri: Those who find naagin concept regressive, watch shows on vampires". Hindustan Times. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  23. "Narayani Shastri: I prefer saying what I believe in; can't sugar-coat my words". Hindustan Times. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  24. "I will play a makkhi on screen only if paid in millions: Narayani Shastri". The Indian Express. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  25. Staff, Scroll. "A rapist snake, a doll bride and other taboo tales in AltBalaji's 'Gandii Baat'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  26. "Exes Narayani Shastri and Gaurav Chopra dance to a romantic number on JuzzBaatt - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  27. "Jatin Shah and Narayani Shastri in Laal Ishq". IWM Buzz Dot Com. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  28. "Amita Khopkar out, Narayani Shastri to play Karn's mother in 'KarnSangini' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  29. "Piya Ka Ghar actress Narayani Shastri to join Mona Lisa's Nazar". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  30. "TV actress Narayani Shastri to debut in Bollywood". DNA India. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  31. "Runh's special screening for LGBT community - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.


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