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Himani Shivpuri Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth24 October 1960

Age64 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceDehradun, Uttarakhand

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseGyan Shivpuri (died 1995)

FamilySon - Katyayan Shivpuri; Parents - Haridutt Bhatt Shailesh and Shail Bhatt; Brother - Himanshu Bhatt

Himani Shivpuri Biography

Veteran Indian actor Himani Shivpuri built a long career across stage, film and television after training at the National School of Drama. Known for her Av

Early life and background

Himani Bhatt Shivpuri was born on 24 October 1960 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Raised in a household that encouraged learning and the arts, she completed a BSc and an MSc in Organic Chemistry. While pursuing her postgraduate studies she became active in theatre, often performing in the evenings while continuing her academic work. Her father, Haridutt Bhatt Shailesh, who taught Hindi, is frequently credited by Shivpuri for encouraging her to follow the dramatic arts.

Shivpuri attended Doon School in Dehradun and later earned a place at the National School of Drama, joining its 1984 cohort. She reportedly turned down a scholarship opportunity to study in the United States in order to train at NSD. Early in her career she worked with the NSD Repertory Company.

Career

Himani Shivpuri made her film debut in 1984 with Ab Ayega Mazaa and first appeared on television in the series Yatra in 1986. From these beginnings she moved fluidly between stage, film and television work.

On the big screen she became widely recognized for her supporting roles in mainstream Hindi cinema. A notable early mainstream credit is her portrayal of Razia in the 1994 family drama Hum Aapke Hain Koun. Her filmography spans decades and includes titles such as Dhanwaan (1993), Anjaam (1994), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Jodi No.1 (2001), Besharam (2013), Wedding Pullav (2015) and Nanu Ki Jaanu (2018).

Television work has been an important and steady part of Shivpuri’s career. She has appeared in many daily soaps and serials, including Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi, Sasural Simar Ka, Doli Armaano Ki, Sumit Sambhal Lega and I Luv My India, among others. Her range across character roles and screen formats has established her as a familiar presence for multiple generations of Indian viewers.

Public profile

Shivpuri’s interests extend beyond acting. She has written poetry and prose; some of her poems were published in the Illustrated Weekly and other writings appeared in the magazine Sarika. She has also authored a children’s novel. Shivpuri has directed stage work, including a production titled Sunhare Sapne based on a story by her father, which she presented as a tribute to him.

She has been active in community-oriented work in Dehradun, organizing workshops for underprivileged people and children and supporting educational scholarships for children who lost their parents. Shivpuri was involved in a short documentary titled The Facebook Generation, which reached the top ten finalists in a filmmaking competition organized by The Global Education and Leadership Foundation.

Recognition and awards

Over her career Shivpuri has received several honours. Among them are the 19th JAI National Award presented by the Journalist Association of India under the Journalists Federation of India, the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman, and an Icon of the Year award recognizing her contributions to Indian television and cinema.

Personal life

Himani Shivpuri was married to Gyan Shivpuri; he passed away in 1995. The couple had a son, Katyayan Shivpuri. Her parents are listed as Haridutt Bhatt Shailesh and Shail Bhatt, and she has a brother named Himanshu Bhatt. Shivpuri follows Hinduism. Public profiles list her height as approximately 163 cm (5'4"), weight around 60 kg (132 lbs), and that she has black hair and eyes. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Latest updates

Shivpuri continues to act in film and television into the 2010s and beyond, with recent film credits that include Besharam (2013), Wedding Pullav (2015) and Nanu Ki Jaanu (2018), and continued appearances in television serials such as Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi and others. She remains involved in theatre, writing and social initiatives in her hometown of Dehradun.

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Recent Work

Nanu Ki Jaanu

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2018
Wedding Pullav

Feature film appearance

2015
Besharam

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2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Trained at the National School of Drama (1984)
  2. Breakthrough/supporting film role as Razia in Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994)
  3. Long-running presence in Indian television daily soaps
  4. Recipient of the 19th JAI National Award and Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman
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