Narayani Shastri

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{{short description|Indian television and theatre actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
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| birth_place = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]]
| occupation = [[Model (person)|Model]]<br>[[Actress]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Steven Graver<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/narayani-shastri-reveals-she-has-been-married-for-one-and-a-half-year-see-her-pics-with-husband-4580462/|title=Narayani Shastri reveals she has been married for one-and-a-half year. See her pics with husband|website=Indian Express|date=22 March 2017|access-date=13 November 2020}}</ref>|2015}}
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| yearsactive = 2000–present
| known_for = ''[[Kkusum]]''<br>''[[Piya Ka Ghar (TV series)|Piya Ka Ghar]]'' <br>''[[Piya Rangrezz]]''<br>''[[Rishton Ka Chakravyuh]]''
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'''Narayani Shastri'''  is an [[India]]n television and theatre actress known for her roles in ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' as Kesar Anupam Kapadia, ''[[Piya Ka Ghar (TV series)|Piya Ka Ghar]]'' as Rimjhim Avinash Sharma, ''[[Namak Haraam (TV series)|Namak Haraam]]'' as Swati Karan Sehgal, [[Rishton Ka Chakrvyuh]] as Satrupa singh ''[[Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha]]'' as Rajvi Vipul Rawal and ''[[Nazar (TV series)|Nazar]]'' as Devika/Juhi's mother.

== Personal life ==
Shastri was in a 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#Season 2|Nach Baliye 2]].''<ref>{{Cite news|title=Narayani Shastri on being friends with ex-boyfriend Gaurav Chopra: It was awkward initially|language=en|newspaper=India Today|agency=Ist|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/narayani-shastri-on-being-friends-with-ex-boyfriend-gaurav-chopra-it-was-awkward-initially-1265156-2018-06-20|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-23|title=I’m friends with all my ex-boyfriends: Narayani Shastri|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/i-m-friends-with-all-my-ex-boyfriends-narayani-shastri/story-eEorrkV7bURDR9LneSOr0J.html|access-date=2019-09-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Narayani married Steven Graver in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-22|title=Narayani Shastri reveals she has been married for one-and-a-half year. See her pics with husband|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/narayani-shastri-reveals-she-has-been-married-for-one-and-a-half-year-see-her-pics-with-husband-4580462/|access-date=2019-09-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-23|title=Narayani Shastri talks about her 'secret' marriage to British beau Steven Graver|url=https://zeenews.india.com/relationships/narayani-shastri-talks-about-her-secret-marriage-to-british-beau-steven-graver_1989120.html|access-date=2019-09-11|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref>

==Career==
Shastri made her debut in the [[DD National]]'s ''[[Kahani Saat Pheron Ki]]''. She played the lead role in ''[[Piya Ka Ghar (TV series)|Piya Ka Ghar]]'' as Rimjhim, and replaced Neha Mehta to play Mamta in [[Zee TV|Zee TV's]] ''[[Mamta (TV series)|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 Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]'s ''[[Kkusum]]''.

In 2017, she played the role of powerful business woman Satrupa in [[Star Plus]]' show ''[[Rishton Ka Chakravyuh]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/narayani-shastri-roped-in-for-star-plus-chakravyuvh/articleshow/59067800.cms|title=Narayani Shastri roped in for Star Plus’ 'Chakravyuvh' - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Show !! Role
!Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2000 || ''[[Kahani Saat Pheron Ki]]'' || Deepa Shekhar Sehgal
| Lead role
|-
| ''[[Thriller At 10]]'' || Tina D' Costa
| Episode 166 - Episode 170
|-
| 2001-2002 || ''[[Kohi Apna Sa]]'' || Shruti Tushar Gill
| Lead role
|-
| 2001- 2003 || ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' || Kesar Anupam Kapadia
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2002 || ''[[Ssshhhh...Koi Hai]]'' || Ruby
|Episode 45
|-
| ''[[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani]]'' || Patient's Wife ||Episode 34
|-
| 2002- 2003 || ''[[Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa]]'' || Jenny ||
|-
| 2002- 2003 ; 2005 ||''[[Kkusum]]''|| Natasha "Tashu" Kanwar / Natasha Abhay Kapoor ||
|-
| 2002- 2006 || ''[[Piya Ka Ghar (TV series)|Piya Ka Ghar]]'' || Rimjhim Avinash Sharma / Megha Sharma ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat]]'' - Kabzaa || Aashna (Aashu) (Before Plastic Surgery) ||
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Vikraal Aur Gabraal]]'' || Ruby ||Episode 25
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2006 || [[Twinkle Beauty Parlour Lajpat Nagar]] || Ranjana ||
|-
| ''[[C.I.D. (Indian TV series)|C.I.D.]]'' - The Case Of Mysterious Gift || Sunanda ||Episode 426
|-
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 2|Nach Baliye 2]]'' || Contestant
| [[Reality show]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/tina-hussain-win-nach-baliye-2/story-Sa8PnYrGeizFioFj0yyBAN.html|title=Tina, Hussain win Nach Baliye 2|date=2006-12-19|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref>
|-
| 2006- 2008 || ''[[Sanskar (TV series)|Sanskar]]'' || Anupama / Nandini ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/bye-twinkle|title=Bye Twinkle.... Welcome Sanskar|date=2006-07-14|website= Tellychakkar Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/lifestyle/narayani-shastri|title=I cannot think of life without working out - Narayani Shastri|date=2007-01-09|website= Tellychakkar Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007 || ''[[Aahat]]'' || Disha || Episode 7
|-
| ''[[Mamta (TV series)|Mamta]]'' || Mamta Akshay Srivastav
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008 || ''[[Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann]]'' || Advocate Damini Verma
| Cameo role; Episode 358-365<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/narayani-shastri-and-gaurav-chopra-in-ghar-ki-lakshmi-betiyaan_6427|title=Narayani Shastri and Gaurav Chopra in Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan...|date=2008-06-09|website= India Forums Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Zara Nachke Dikha]]'' || Contestant
| Reality show
|-
| 2009–2010 || ''[[Namak Haraam (TV series)|Namak Haraam]]'' || Swati Karan Sehgal
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/talking-point-with-narayani-shastri/437732/|title=TALKING POINT with narayani shastri - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref>
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Meethi Choori No 1]]'' || Contestant
| Reality show
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout]]'' || Contestant || Reality show
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Phir Subah Hogi (TV series)|Phir Subah Hogi]]'' || Gulabia
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow-narayani-shashtri-gets-into-character-for-phir-subah-hogi-launch-1677648|title=Narayani Shashtri gets into character for 'Phir Subah Hogi' launch {{!}} Latest News & Updates at DNAIndia.com|last=Thakur|first=Pramod|date=2012-04-19|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/i-just-accept-the-best-options-narayani-shastri-news-national-mejsElcehgbsi.html|title=I just accept the best options: Narayani Shastri|website=Sify|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2013 || ''[[Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se]]'' || Guest Dancer ||Episode 16<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/narayani-shashtri-and-suhasi-dhami-to-perform-in-do-dil-bandhe-ek_48952|title=Narayani Shashtri and Suhasi Dhami to perform in Do Dil Bandhe Ek..|date=2013-08-31|website= India Forums Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Beta Hi Chahiye]]'' || Guest Dancer ||Episode 75<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Narayani-Shastri-the-hard-task-master/articleshow/21958101.cms|title=Narayani Shastri the hard task master!|date=2013-08-22|website= Entertainment Times Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Arjun (TV series)|Arjun]]'' || Senior Inspector Lata Mane ||Episode 106<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/The-actress-will-play-a-cop-in-the-show-and-will-help-Arjun-solve-a-case-/articleshow/22435918.cms|title=Narayani Shastri back with Arjun|date=2013-09-09|website= Entertainment Times Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[The Adventures Of Hatim]]'' || Neena ||Episode 61<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/narayani-shastri-roped-episode-of-life-oks-hatim-140804|title=Narayani Shastri roped in for an episode of Life OK's Hatim|date=2014-08-04|website= Tellychakkar Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Savdhaan India]]'' || Saroja Arvind Khattar ||Episode 962<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/narayani-shastri-to-be-featured-in-savdhaan-india_66307|title=Narayani Shastri to be featured in Savdhaan India!|date=2014-12-09|website= India Forums Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
|-
| 2015- 2016 || ''[[Piya Rangrezz]]'' || Bhanvari Singh || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/narayani-shastri-all-set-to-play-a-negative-role-after-10-years/16155153|title=Narayani Shastri all set to play a negative role after 10 years!|date=2015-04-22|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/no-tears-no-glycerine-narayani-shastri-happy-with-negative-role/|title=No tears, no glycerine, Narayani Shastri happy with negative role|date=2015-04-21|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref>
|-
| 2017- 2018 || ''[[Rishton Ka Chakravyuh]]''|| Satrupa Baldev Singh || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/narayani-shastri-those-who-find-naagin-concept-regressive-watch-shows-on-vampires/story-ZzWtISLV9QVaDeYcwhgoJM.html|title=Narayani Shastri: Those who find naagin concept regressive, watch shows on vampires|date=2017-07-29|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/narayani-shastri-i-prefer-saying-what-i-believe-in-can-t-sugar-coat-my-words/story-uhHeHgivzRGbPD3uuhNRGM.html|title=Narayani Shastri: I prefer saying what I believe in; can’t sugar-coat my words|date=2017-09-02|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/narayani-shastri-rishton-ka-chakravyuh-i-will-play-a-makkhi-on-screen-only-if-paid-in-millions-4758441/|title=I will play a makkhi on screen only if paid in millions: Narayani Shastri|date=2017-07-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan=2| 2018 || ''Juzzbaatt - Sangeen Se Namkeen Tak''|| Guest ||Episode 15; [[talk show]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exes-narayani-shastri-and-gaurav-chopra-dance-to-a-romantic-number-on-juzzbaatt/articleshow/64651905.cms|title=Exes Narayani Shastri and Gaurav Chopra dance to a romantic number on JuzzBaatt - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Laal Ishq (2018 TV series)|Laal Ishq]]'' || Sejal || Episode 37<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/news/actors-roped-in-for-tvs-laal-ishq-2/2018/10/11|title=Jatin Shah and Narayani Shastri in Laal Ishq|date=2018-10-11|website= IWM Buzz Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>
|-
| 2018- 2019 || ''[[Karn Sangini]]'' || [[Radha (Mahabharata)|Radha]] || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/amita-khopkar-out-narayani-shastri-to-play-karns-mother-in-karnsangini/articleshow/66796430.cms|title=Amita Khopkar out, Narayani Shastri to play Karn’s mother in 'KarnSangini' - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Nazar (TV series)|Nazar]]'' || Devika ||Episode 152
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha]]'' || Rajvi Vipul Rawal || Darsh's mother<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/piya-ka-ghar-actress-narayani-shastri-to-join-mona-lisa-s-nazar-1460763-2019-02-20|title=Piya Ka Ghar actress Narayani Shastri to join Mona Lisa's Nazar|newspaper=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11|agency=Ist}}</ref>
|-
|}

===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
|1999 || ''[[Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin]]''|| Bride in Marriage ||
|-
|2000||''[[Ghaath]]''||Khairnar's Daughter ||
|-
|2001||''[[Chandni Bar]]''||Anju ||
|-
|2005||''Pak Pak Pakaak''||Salu||[[Marathi language|Marathi]] film
|-
|2008||''[[Mumbai Meri Jaan]]'' || Shweta ||
|-
|2010||''[[Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke]]'' || Mithilesh ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-tv-actress-narayani-shastri-to-debut-in-bollywood-1342291|title=TV actress Narayani Shastri to debut in Bollywood|date=2010-02-02|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Network
!Notes
|-
|2018
|''[[Gandii Baat|Gandii Baat 1]]''
|Preeto Rani
|[[ALTBalaji]]
|S01E04 <ref>{{Cite web|title=Ex-flames Gaurav Chopra and Narayani Shastri to come together for a show?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/ex-flames-gaurav-chopra-and-narayani-shastri-to-come-together-for-a-show-1262412-2018-06-17|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/876587/a-rapist-snake-a-doll-bride-and-other-taboo-tales-in-altbalajis-gandii-baat|title=A rapist snake, a doll bride and other taboo tales in AltBalaji’s ‘Gandii Baat’|author=Scroll Staff|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Narayani Shastri opens up on her digital debut with ALTBalaji’s ‘Gandi Baat’|url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/buzz/news/23087/Narayani-Shastri-opens-up-on-her-digital-debut-with-ALTBalajis-Gandi-Baat.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''[[Naxalbari (web series)|Naxalbari]]''
|Sudha
|[[ZEE5]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Runh's special screening for LGBT community - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Runhs-special-screening-for-LGBT-community/articleshow/47071713.cms|access-date=2019-09-11|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==

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* {{IMDb name|1875474}}

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