Narayani Shastri

Narayani Shastri 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
Pune, Maharashtra
OccupationModel
Actress
Years active2000–present
Known forKkusum
Piya Ka Ghar
Piya Rangrezz
Rishton Ka Chakravyuh
Spouse(s)
Steven Graver[1]
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(m. 2015)​

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.[2]

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.[3][4] She married Steven Graver in 2015.[5][6]

Filmography

Television
YearShowRole Notes
2000Kahani Saat Pheron KiDeepa Shekhar Sehgal Lead Role
Thriller At 10Tina D' Costa Episode 166 - Episode170
2001-2002Kohi Apna SaShruti Tushar Gill Lead Role
2001- 2003Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKesar Anupam Kapadia
2002Ssshhhh...Koi HaiRuby Episode 45
SanjivaniPatient's WifeEpisode 34
2002- 2003Babul Ki Duwayen Leti JaaJenny
2002- 2003 ; 2005KkusumNatasha "Tashu" Kanwar / Natasha Abhay Kapoor
2002- 2006Piya Ka GharRimjhim Avinash Sharma / Megha Sharma
2003Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat - KabzaaAashna (Aashu) (Before Plastic Surgery)/ Megha Naqli Ashna / Mother AshleshaEpisode 142- 157 Kaahin Kissii Roz
2004Vikraal Aur GabraalRubyEpisode 25
2006Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat NagarRanjana
C.I.D. - The Case Of Mysterious GiftSunandaEpisode 426
Nach Baliye 2Contestant Reality Show [7]
2006- 2008SanskarAnupama / Nandini[8][9]
2007AahatDishaEpisode 7
MamtaMamta Akshay Srivastav
2008Ghar Ki Lakshmi BetiyannAdvocate Damini Verma Cameo Role; Episode 358- 365 [10]
Zara Nachke DikhaContestant Reality Show
2009- 2010Namak HaraamSwati Karan Sehgal [11]
2010Meethi Choori No 1Contestant Reality Show
2011Zor Ka Jhatka: Total WipeoutContestantReality Show
2012Phir Subah HogiGulabia [12][13]
2013Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori SeGuest DancerEpisode 16 [14]
Beta Hi ChahiyeGuest DancerEpisode 75 [15]
ArjunSenior Inspector Lata ManeEpisode 106 [16]
2014The Adventures Of HatimNeenaEpisode 61 [17]
Savdhaan IndiaSaroja Arvind KhattarEpisode 962 [18]
2015- 2016Piya RangrezzBhanvari Devi Singh[19][20]
2017- 2018Rishton Ka ChakravyuhSatrupa Baldev Singh[21][22][23]
2018Gandii BaatPreeto RaniSeason 1 Episode 4; Web Series [24]
Juzzbaatt - Sangeen Se Namkeen TakGuestEpisode 15; Talk Show [25]
Laal IshqSejalEpisode 37 [26]
2018- 2019Karn SanginiRadha[27]
2019NazarDevikaEpisode 152 [28]

Film
YearFilmRoleLanguage Notes
2000GhaathKhairnar's DaughterHindi
2001Chandni BarAnju
2005Pak Pak PakaakSaluMarathi
2008Mumbai Meri JaanShwetaHindi
2010Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat KeMithilesh [29]
2020Naxalbadi-Hindi -Mumbai Meri JaanShwetaHindi

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References
  1. "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.
  2. "Narayani Shastri roped in for Star Plus' 'Chakravyuvh' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  3. "Narayani Shastri on being friends with ex-boyfriend Gaurav Chopra: It was awkward initially". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  4. "I'm friends with all my ex-boyfriends: Narayani Shastri". Hindustan Times. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  5. "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.
  6. "Narayani Shastri talks about her 'secret' marriage to British beau Steven Graver". Zee News. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  7. "Tina, Hussain win Nach Baliye 2". Hindustan Times. 19 December 2006. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  8. "Bye Twinkle.... Welcome Sanskar". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 14 July 2006. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  9. "I cannot think of life without working out - Narayani Shastri". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 9 January 2007. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  10. "Narayani Shastri and Gaurav Chopra in Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan..." India Forums Dot Com. 9 June 2008. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  11. "TALKING POINT with narayani shastri - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  12. 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.
  13. "I just accept the best options: Narayani Shastri". Sify. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  14. "Narayani Shashtri and Suhasi Dhami to perform in Do Dil Bandhe Ek." India Forums Dot Com. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
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  16. "Narayani Shastri back with Arjun". Entertainment Times Dot Com. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  17. "Narayani Shastri roped in for an episode of Life OK's Hatim". Tellychakkar Dot Com. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  18. "Narayani Shastri to be featured in Savdhaan India!". India Forums Dot Com. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  19. "Narayani Shastri all set to play a negative role after 10 years!". mid-day. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  20. "No tears, no glycerine, Narayani Shastri happy with negative role". The Indian Express. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  21. "Narayani Shastri: Those who find naagin concept regressive, watch shows on vampires". Hindustan Times. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  22. "Narayani Shastri: I prefer saying what I believe in; can't sugar-coat my words". Hindustan Times. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  23. "I will play a makkhi on screen only if paid in millions: Narayani Shastri". The Indian Express. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  24. Scroll Staff. "A rapist snake, a doll bride and other taboo tales in AltBalaji's 'Gandii Baat'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  25. "Exes Narayani Shastri and Gaurav Chopra dance to a romantic number on JuzzBaatt - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  26. "Jatin Shah and Narayani Shastri in Laal Ishq". IWM Buzz Dot Com. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  27. "Amita Khopkar out, Narayani Shastri to play Karn's mother in 'KarnSangini' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  28. "Piya Ka Ghar actress Narayani Shastri to join Mona Lisa's Nazar". India Today. Ist. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  29. "TV actress Narayani Shastri to debut in Bollywood". DNA India. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2019.


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