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Himani Shivpuri

Himani Shivpuri

Actor · Born October 24, 1960 (66) · Dehra Dun, Uttar Pradesh, India

Himani Shivpuri is a veteran Indian actress, widely respected for her versatile and impactful performances across Hindi cinema and television. Born in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, she completed her early education at The Doon School and D.A.V. College, later earning a degree in Organic Chemistry. Deeply inspired by her father, a Hindi teacher and poet known by the pen name Shailesh, she developed a passion for dramatics from an early age. She went on to receive formal training from the National School of Drama (NSD), graduating in 1982. Shivpuri began her professional journey with theatre, where her expressive performances quickly drew attention. She made her film debut with Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984) and soon became known for her powerful presence in both parallel and commercial cinema. She appeared in art films like Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992) and Mammo (1994), while simultaneously rising to fame in mainstream Bollywood. Although primarily known as a character actress, she has delivered memorable roles in numerous acclaimed films, including Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Anjaam (1994), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Koyla (1997), Pardes (1997), Daag: The Fire (1999), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001). Her later work includes performances in Umrao Jaan (2006), Nanu Ki Jaanu (2018), and Binny and Family (2024). She has collaborated with several of India's most prominent production houses, including Yash Raj Films, Rajshri Productions, and Dharma Productions, making significant contributions to their landmark projects. In television, Shivpuri made a strong impact with her debut role as Devki Bhojai in the Doordarshan series Humrahi. She continued to receive acclaim in shows such as Hasratein (Zee TV), Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, India Calling, Ghar Ek Sapna, and Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein. Known for both emotional depth and comic timing, she has also appeared in light-hearted series such as Sumit Sambhal Lega, Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai, and Doli Armaano Ki. Since 2019, she has portrayed the beloved character Katori "Katto" Amma in the &TV sitcom Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, further showcasing her comedic talent and enduring popularity. In addition to mainstream films and serials, Shivpuri has participated in short films and documentaries, such as The Facebook Generation (2012), which was featured in student film circuits. With a career spanning over four decades, Himani Shivpuri stands as one of the most respected and admired actresses in the Indian entertainment industry. Her journey across stage, cinema, and television reflects her adaptability, depth, and artistic commitment.

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Born
October 24, 1960 (66)
From
Dehra Dun, Uttar Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 102 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 6% in 30 days

What are Himani Shivpuri's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
55%
Morality
25%
Self
13%
Society
4%
Survival
2%
Power
1%
Romantic love12 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 11 · Serious 4 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 6

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 8 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 10 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 13 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 15 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic
13
Melancholic
8
Joyful
7
Tense
6
Absurd
4
Other
14

How their films linger

Feel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Himani Shivpuri's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on ZEE5 (6).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Himani Shivpuri's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

102 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The Legend of Sudarshan Chakra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Sudha

  • Binny and Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Dadi

  • Dr. Arora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Arora's Mother

  • Srijar Sosurbari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 197 episodes · as Rajjo

  • Ammaa Ki Boli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Kalavati

  • Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · as Nirmala Manchanda

  • Pinjra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Gopi Bhina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Munna Mange Memsaab(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Meena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Ainul Bibi

  • Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Begum Aizaz Rasul

  • Just U & Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Besharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mrs. Sharma

  • Bin Phere Free Me Tere(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Club 60(2013)

    as Nalini Doctor

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • 3 Bachelors(2012)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Na Jaane Kabse(2011)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bodyguard(2011)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Sasural Simar Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 10 episodes · as Rajjo Dwivedi

  • F.A.L.T.U. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Contest Judge

  • Hi! Padosi... Kaun Hai Doshi? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Himani

  • Mera Naam Karegi Roshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 90 episodes · as Yagya's mother

  • Milenge Milenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mrs. Gandhi

  • Alexander the Great(2010)

    as Janet

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • My Friend Ganesha 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Do Knot Disturb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Goverdhan's Mother

  • Kismat Konnection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Mrs. Gill

  • Mehbooba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Karan's Aunt

  • Haal-e-Dil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Stella

  • Old Iss Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Ghutan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Umrao Jaan(2006)

    as Bua Hussaini

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Chand Ke Paar Chalo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Nirmala's Aunt

  • Koi Aap Sa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mrs. Bakshi

  • Maayavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jyothika's Mother

  • मेरी आशिकी (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Insan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Indu’s Mom

  • Chalta Hai Yaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sangeeta Patil

  • Time Pass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Ishq Hai Tumse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kamla Bhatt

  • Out of Control (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Laajo J. Bedi

  • Kuch Naa Kaho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Minty Ahluwalia

  • Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon(2003)

    as Susheela

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • ak...tion unlimited - JOSH (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Rajeshwari Devi (Siddhu's Mother)

  • Karz: The Burden of Truth(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Mujhse Dosti Karoge!(2002)

    as Mrs. Sahani

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin(2002)

    as Patient Ramgopal's wife

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya(2002)

    as Maria

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...(2001)

    as Saraswati Rawat

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Hasna Mat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as -

  • Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Gayatri's sister-in-law

  • Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai(2001)

    as Sushma

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Radha

  • Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Shyama Aapa

  • Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Sweety S. Grewal

  • Chal Mere Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Hadh Kar Di Aapne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Ek Shaam Ki Mulakaat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Mary

  • Khoobsurat(1999)

    as Savita

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Hum Saath-Saath Hain(1999)

    as Vakil's Wife

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Vaastav (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Laxmi Akka

  • Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Uma Devi

  • Dahek A Burning Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mrs. Javed Bahkshi

  • Biwi No. 1(1999)

    as Prem's Mother

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Anari No. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Rahul's Aunt (Chachi)

  • Daag: The Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kajri's mother

  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen(1999)

    as Mrs. Chaurasia

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Mehndi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mrs. Chaudhary

  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai(1998)

    as Rifat Bi

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Bandhan(1998)

    as Raju and Pooja's Mother

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Tirchhi Topiwale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • When One Falls in Love(1998)

    as Komal's Aunty

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Deewana Mastana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Raja's mom

  • Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Raja's Mother

  • Betaabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Dayal College's Principal Radha

  • Pardes(1997)

    as Kulwanti

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Koyla(1997)

    as Chandabai

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Hero No. 1(1997)

    as Shannu

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Beqabu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Aarti Kapoor

  • Shastra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Guest appearance

  • Diljale(1996)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Khamoshi: The Musical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Neelima Kashyap

  • PremGranth(1996)

    as Natho

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Saajan Chale Sasural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Fake Shyamsunder's mom

  • Haqeeqat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kamini

  • Trimurti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Janki Singh

  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge(1995)

    as Simran's Aunt

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Veergati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sulokh's mom

  • Takkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ravi's mother

  • Raja(1995)

    as Kaki

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Ab Insaf Hoga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Mrs. Kalicharan

  • Teesra Kaun? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Shanti

  • Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!(1994)

    as Razia

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Mammo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Anwari

  • Anjaam(1994)

    as Nisha

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Andaz(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Roma

  • In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Bijli (Cabaret Dancer)

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 101 titles from 1989 to 2024; peak year 1998.

Biggest box office

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)

$6.3M worldwide

Highest rated

Anjaam (1994)

Midcredits 78th

Most popular right now

Biwi No. 1 (1999)

Film career

19892024

Peak 1998 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting101 of 101: 101 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score31st

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s39 · acting2000s37 · acting2010s20 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 24 roles
9499

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Himani Shivpuri's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 32nd percentile, the median of all 32; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 28th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 32 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002)

94th percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Midcredits 98th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Himani Shivpuri work with?

People who share at least 2 of Himani Shivpuri's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Johny Lever shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers