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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{BLP sources|date=July 2010}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{BLP sources|date=July 2010}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name        = Kanan Kaushal
| name        = Kanan Kaushal
| image        =  
| image        = Kanan_Kaushal.jpg
| alt          =  
| alt          =  
| caption      =  
| caption      = Portrait of Kanan Kaushal
| birth_name  = Indumati Sheth
| birth_name  = Indumati Sheth
| birth_date  = {{Birth date|1939|03|21|df=y}}
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age |df=yes|1939|03|21}}<ref name="AU">{{Cite web |title=Kanan Kaushal Birthday: 'जय संतोषी मां' से घर-घर में छाईं कनन कौशल, ब्लॉकबस्टर फिल्म देने पर भी फीका रहा करियर |url=https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/bollywood/kanan-kaushal-birthday-know-unknown-fact-about-actress-career-struggle-networth-films-jai-santoshi-maa-pics-2025-03-21 |access-date=2025-10-20 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>
| birth_place  = Baroda
| birth_place  = [[Baroda State]], [[India]]
| death_date  =  
| death_date  =  
| death_place  =  
| death_place  =  
| nationality  = [[India]]n
| other_names  = Indumati Paigankar
| other_names  = Indumati Paigankar
| known_for    =  
| known_for    =  
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| years_active = 1963–1987
| years_active = 1963–1987
| children    = 2
| children    = 2
| spouse      = Shashikant Paigankar (1964-2001)
| spouse      = {{marriage|Shashikant Paigankar|1964|2001|reason=his death}}
   
   
}}
}}
'''Indumati Paingankar''' ({{nee}} '''Sheth'''; born 21 March 1939), better known as '''Kanan Kaushal''', is an Indian actress, most famous for starring in ''[[Jai Santoshi Maa]]'' (1975)<ref name="Cinestaan">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/jun/20/13918|title=Anita Guha, a different 'Maa' in Indian cinema – Death anniversary special|publisher=Cinestaan|author=SUKHPREET KAHLON|date=20 June 2018|access-date=7 August 2019}}</ref> and [[Pardesi (1970 film)|Pardesi]].{{cn|date=August 2019}} The low-budget film became a huge box office hit and a cultural phenomenon. She has acted in number of Marathi films like ''Pahuni'', ''Bholi Bhabadi'', ''Maan Apmaan'', ''Ekati'', ''Kartiki'', ''Mama Bhache'', ''Chandra Aahe Sakshila'', ''LaxmanRekha'' and ''Shraddha''.  She has also acted in 16 [[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati]] films, 4 [[Bhojpuri cinema|Bhojpuri]] films, and 60 [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] – [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] films.<ref name="Hindustan">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/wrath-of-the-mother-goddess/story-qIf8b1nDSFy8f2qmkwsnFN.html|title=Wrath of the Mother Goddess?
'''Indumati Paigankar''' ({{nee}} '''Sheth'''), better known as '''Kanan Kaushal''', is an Indian actress, most famous for starring in ''[[Jai Santoshi Maa]]'' (1975)<ref name="Cinestaan">{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/jun/20/13918 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807125500/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/jun/20/13918 |url-status=live |archive-date=7 August 2019 |title=Anita Guha, a different 'Maa' in Indian cinema – Death anniversary special |publisher=Cinestaan |author=SUKHPREET KAHLON |date=20 June 2018 |access-date=7 August 2019}}</ref> and [[Pardesi (1970 film)|Pardesi]]<ref name="AU" />. The low-budget film became a huge box office hit and a cultural phenomenon. She has acted in number of Marathi films like ''Pahuni'', ''Bholi Bhabadi'', ''Maan Apmaan'', ''Ekati'', ''Kartiki'', ''Mama Bhache'', ''Chandra Aahe Sakshila'', ''LaxmanRekha'' and ''Shraddha''.  She has also acted in 16 [[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati]] films, 4 [[Bhojpuri cinema|Bhojpuri]] films, and 60 [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] – [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] films.<ref name="Hindustan">{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/wrath-of-the-mother-goddess/story-qIf8b1nDSFy8f2qmkwsnFN.html |title=Wrath of the Mother Goddess? |work=Hindustan Times |author=Roshmila.bhattacharya |date=22 August 2010 |access-date=7 August 2019}}</ref> She belongs to the "Gomantak Maratha" community and has acted in a number of Marathi plays.<ref name="AU" />
|publisher=Hindustan Times|author= Roshmila.bhattacharya|date=22 August 2010|access-date=7 August 2019}}</ref> She belongs to the "Gomantak Maratha" community and has acted in a number of Marathi plays.


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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!Year !! Title !! Role
!Year !! Title !! Role
|-
|-
|1992 || [[Sanam Aap Ki Khatir]]||  
|1992 || Sanam Aap Ki Khatir||
|-
|-
|1991 || [[Jeevan Daata]] || Sharda, Masterji's wife
|1991 || Jeevan Daata || Sharda, Masterji's wife
|-
|-
|1991 || ''[[Jigarwala]]''|| Laxmi Ranjeet Singh
|1991 || ''[[Jigarwala]]''|| Laxmi Ranjeet Singh
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|1991 || Laal Paree ||
|1991 || Laal Paree ||
|-
|-
|1990 || ''[[Awaragardi]]'' || Mrs. Preeti Verma
|1991
|''[[Kasam Kali Ki]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kasam Kali Ki - Movie - - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=6024 |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
|Akram Khan's ([[Javed Khan (actor)|Javed Khan]]) mother
|-
|1990 || ''Awaragardi'' || Mrs. Preeti Verma
|-
|-
|1989 || Toofan ||
|1989 || Toofan ||
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|1986 || ''[[Bhagwaan Dada]]'' || Nirmaladevi (Mrs. Khan)
|1986 || ''[[Bhagwaan Dada]]'' || Nirmaladevi (Mrs. Khan)
|-
|-
|1984 || ''[[Jaag Utha Insan]]'' || Ramnarayan's wife
|1984 || ''[[Jaag Utha Insan (1984 film)|Jaag Utha Insan]]'' || Ramnarayan's wife
|-
|-
|1984 || [[Love Marriage (1984 film)|Love Marriage]] || Sarita Mehra
|1984 || ''[[Love Marriage (1984 film)|Love Marriage]]'' || Sarita Mehra
|-
|-
|1984 || Shraddha ||  
|1984 || Shraddha ||  
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|1982 || Nek Parveen ||  
|1982 || Nek Parveen ||  
|-
|-
|1981 ||''[[Itni Si Baat]]'' || Meena
|1981 ||''Itni Si Baat'' || Meena
|-
|-
|1979 || ''[[Ghar Ki Laaj]]''|| Ratna
|1979 || ''[[Ghar Ki Laaj]]''|| Ratna
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|1976 || Meera Shyam ||  
|1976 || Meera Shyam ||  
|-
|-
|1976 || Naag Champa || Rajkumari Ganga ||
|1976 || Naag Champa || Rajkumari Ganga
|-
|-
|1976 || Sati Jasma Odan ||  
|1976 || Sati Jasma Odan ||  
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|1972 || ''[[Yeh Gulistan Hamara]]'' || Mrs. Barua
|1972 || ''[[Yeh Gulistan Hamara]]'' || Mrs. Barua
|-
|-
|1971 || ''[[Mela]]'' || Santho
|1971 || ''[[Mela (1971 film)|Mela]]'' || Santho
|-
|-
|1971 || ''[[Ghunghat]]'' ||  
|1971 || Ghunghat ||  
|-
|-
|1970 || Jigar Ane Ami || Ami
|1970 || Jigar Ane Ami || Ami
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[[Category:Actresses from Gujarat]]
[[Category:Actresses from Gujarat]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1939 births]]
[[Category:Actresses in Marathi cinema]]
[[Category:Actresses in Marathi cinema]]
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]]
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[[Category:Indian stage actresses]]
[[Category:Indian stage actresses]]
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:1939 births]]

Latest revision as of 15:43, 23 February 2026


Kanan Kaushal
File:Kanan Kaushal.jpg
Portrait of Kanan Kaushal
Born
Indumati Sheth

(1939-03-21) 21 March 1939 (age 87)[1]
Other namesIndumati Paigankar
OccupationActress
Years active1963–1987
Spouse(s)
Shashikant Paigankar
(
m. 1964; his death 2001)
Children2

Indumati Paigankar (née Sheth), better known as Kanan Kaushal, is an Indian actress, most famous for starring in Jai Santoshi Maa (1975)[2] and Pardesi[1]. The low-budget film became a huge box office hit and a cultural phenomenon. She has acted in number of Marathi films like Pahuni, Bholi Bhabadi, Maan Apmaan, Ekati, Kartiki, Mama Bhache, Chandra Aahe Sakshila, LaxmanRekha and Shraddha. She has also acted in 16 Gujarati films, 4 Bhojpuri films, and 60 HindiMarathi films.[3] She belongs to the "Gomantak Maratha" community and has acted in a number of Marathi plays.[1]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role
1992 Sanam Aap Ki Khatir
1991 Jeevan Daata Sharda, Masterji's wife
1991 Jigarwala Laxmi Ranjeet Singh
1991 Laal Paree 
1991 Kasam Kali Ki[4] Akram Khan's (Javed Khan) mother
1990 Awaragardi Mrs. Preeti Verma
1989 Toofan 
1989 Pyase Nain 
1987 108 Teerthyatra Devi Maa Parvati
1987 Inaam Dus Hazaar Savitri Devi
1986 Qatil Aur Ashiq 
1986 Bhagwaan Dada Nirmaladevi (Mrs. Khan)
1984 Jaag Utha Insan Ramnarayan's wife
1984 Love Marriage Sarita Mehra
1984 Shraddha
1983 Dharti Aakash (TV Movie)
1982 Sant Gyaneshwar
1982 Bedard
1982 Nek Parveen
1981 Itni Si Baat Meena
1979 Ghar Ki Laaj Ratna
1979 Maan Apmaan Parvati (Paro)
1978 Jai Ganesh
1978 Karwa Chouth Mangala
1977 Jai Dwarkadheesh Satyabhama / Chandrasena
1977 Ram Bharose
1976 Bhagwan Samaye Sansar Mein Girija
1976 Jai Mahalaxmi Maa
1976 Meera Shyam
1976 Naag Champa Rajkumari Ganga
1976 Sati Jasma Odan
1975 Balak Aur Janwar Rani Roopmati
1975 Jai Santoshi Maa Satyavati
1975 Maya Machindra Tilottama
1974 Amdavad No Rikshawalo
1974 Hanuman Vijay Chandrasena
1974 Raja Shiv Chhatrapati
1974 Bidaai Pooja (as Kanan Koashal)
1972 Gunsundari No Ghar Sansar
1972 Rut Rangeeli Ayee Shanti 'Shanno' / Sharda
1972 Yeh Gulistan Hamara Mrs. Barua
1971 Mela Santho
1971 Ghunghat
1970 Jigar Ane Ami Ami
1970 Pardesi Savitri
1970 Dharati Na Chhoru
1969 Sati Sulochana Devi Maa Sita / Devi Maa Lakshmi}
1966 Budtameez Beena (sister of Shammi Kapoor)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kanan Kaushal Birthday: 'जय संतोषी मां' से घर-घर में छाईं कनन कौशल, ब्लॉकबस्टर फिल्म देने पर भी फीका रहा करियर". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  2. SUKHPREET KAHLON (20 June 2018). "Anita Guha, a different 'Maa' in Indian cinema – Death anniversary special". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  3. Roshmila.bhattacharya (22 August 2010). "Wrath of the Mother Goddess?". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  4. "Kasam Kali Ki - Movie - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 22 January 2025.

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