Indira Krishnan (born 1 March 1971) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television shows. She is best known for her appearances in the television series Krishnaben Khakhrawala (2010) as Krishna Ravi Patel, Krishnadasi (2016) as Kumudini, with significant appearances in Manzilein Apani Apani (2001), Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai (2003), Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan (2003), Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2005), Waaris (2008), Rahe Tera Aashirwaad (2008), Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (2009), Afsar Bitiya (2011), Tum Aise Hi Rehna (2014), Firangi Bahu (2014), Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? (2017), Yeh Hai Chahatein (2019), and Saavi Ki Savaari (2022).

Early and personal life Indira Krishnan was born on 1 March 1971 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, of Tamil origin. She married Rajesh Ranshinage, an Indian film director.

Career Film Indira's debut film was an Odia film, Suna Panjuri (1995), alongside Sidhant Mohapatra. She played Puja, and the film turned out to be the musical hit of the year. She appeared in Trishakti (1999) and then appeared in the film Aaj Ka Ravan (2000) with Mithun Chakraborty. Later, she appeared in films like Tere Naam (2003), Tathastu (2006), Chatur Singh Two Star (2011), and Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014). She appeared in the Marathi film Janiva (2015), directed by her husband, Rajesh Ranshinage.

Television

2000-2010 Her significant role in television came with Kinare Milte Nahi on DD Metro in 2000. In 2001, she played the role of Nanda in the show Manzilein Apani Apani on Zee TV and appeared in Kahani Saat Pheron Ki on DD National.

From 2003 to 2010, she acted in various Television shows, with important roles in Saara Akaash (2003), Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai (2003), Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan (2003), Ayushmaan (2004), Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (2005), Ek Ladki Anjaani Si (2005), Saathii Re (2007), Waaris (2008), Rahe Tera Aashirwaad (2008) and Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (2009).

2010-present In 2010, She starred in the show Krishnaben Khakhrawala, which aired on Sony TV and was based on Ahmedabad’s popular snack brand, Induben Khakhrawal. Indira played the titular role as Krishna Ravi Patel, receiving praise for her portrayal. She appeared in Afsar Bitiya (2011) and Firangi Bahu (2013). In 2014, she appeared in an important role in Tum Aise Hi Rehna.

In 2016, She starred in Krishnadasi (2016), which was based on the lives of the Devadasi community, playing the role of Krishnadasi Kumudini.

Other appearances during this period included Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal? (2017), Yeh Hai Chahatein (2019), and Saavi Ki Savaari as Vedika Dalmiya.

Filmography Note: all films are in Hindi, unless otherwise noted. +Year Film Role Notes 1995 Suna Panjuri Puja Odia film 1999 Trishakti Shivani 2000 Aaj Ka Ravan Shanti 2003 Tere Naam Nirjara's elder sister 2006 Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante Dr. Rana Tathastu 2009 Team: The Force 2011 Chatur Singh Two Star Sonia's sister 2014 Holiday Saiba's mother 2015 Janiva Marathi film Hey Bro 2023 Unlock Zindagi Animal Geetanjali's Mother 2026 Kaushalya

Television +YearSeriesRoleNotesRef1997–1998ChattaanRizwana Faisal Khan2000Swayam Ek EhsaasKinare Milte Nahi2001Manzilein Apani ApaniNandaKahani Saat Pheron KiDeepa Shekhar SehgalSsshhhh...Koi HaiGayatriEpisode 46 season 12003Kabhie Kabhie2003–2004Kabhi Aaye Na JudaaiRadhika Agnihotri2003–2005Saara AkaashSujata Abhay Kocchar2003–2005Tum Bin Jaaoon KahaanVrinda Sumeet Mehra2004–2005Ayushmaan2004–2007KesarTeji 2005 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Anjana Harpreet Gill 2005Ek Ladki Anjaani Si2005–2006Rabba Ishq Na HoveKushan & Vivan's Aunt2006Ssshhhh...Koi HaiMridula Varisht SaniyalEpisodes 194–2012006Suno... Harr Dil Kuchh Kehtaa HaiMrs Diwakar2006Purab Ya Pashchim2006–2007Saathii Re2007–2009Doli Saja KeGeeta2007–2008ArdhanginiSushmita Sen2008WaarisYashoda Rudra Pratap Singh2008–2009Rahe Tera AashirwaadGuru Mata2009–2010Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon MeinKadambari 2010–2011 Krishnaben Khakhrawala Krishna Ravi Patel 2010 CID Krishna Ravi Patel Special appearance2010Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahSpecial appearance2011–2012Afsar BitiyaGanga Tuntun Singh2013–2014Firangi BahuRanjan Desai2014Tum Aise Hi RehnaRukmini Kailash Maheshwari2016Comedy Nights Bachao2016KrishnadasiKrishnadasi Kumudini2017–2019Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?Ghazibad Wali Bua2019–2022Yeh Hai ChahateinVasudha Srinivasan 2022–2023 Saavi Ki Savaari Vedika Dalmiya 2023–2024 Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare Rajmata Durgavati 2024–2025 Durga – Atoot Prem Kahani Paani Bai 2025–present Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan Durgawati Thakur

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