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Indira Krishnan Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

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Age: 53 Years
Husband: Rajesh Ranshinage
Hometown: Mumbai

Indira Krishnan

Bio/Wiki
Other NameIndira Krishna
NicknameIndu
ProfessionActor
Famous Role'Ganga Devi' in the television series 'Afsar Bitiya' (2011)
Indira Krishnan as 'Ganga Devi' in the television series 'Afsar Bitiya'
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (Odia): Suna Panjuri (1995) as 'Puja'
Indira Krishnan as 'Puja' in the film 'Suna Panjuri' (1995)
TV (Hindi): Thriller at 10 (2000) as 'Meena' (Zee TV)
Indira Krishnan as 'Meena' in the television series 'Thriller at 10' (2000)
Awards & Honours2016: Best Actor - Female (TV) award at the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards
Indira Krishnan after receiving an award at the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards
2022: Best Mom award for the television series 'Saavi Ki Savaari' at the Satyajit Ray Icon Cinema Awards
Indira Krishnan after receiving an award at the 2022 Satyajit Ray Icon Cinema Awards
2022: Wow Outstanding Actor/ Performer Par Excellence Award for the television series 'Yeh Hai Chahatein'
Indira Krishnan with the Wow Outstanding Actor/ Performer Par Excellence Award
2023: Best Actress in Supporting Role award at the 5th Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award Films
Indira Krishnan's Instagram post about receiving an award at the 5th Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award Films
2023: Nritya Kala Award
Indira Krishnan after receiving the 2023 Nritya Kala Award
2023: Best Breakthrough Mom in TV Industry at the Lords of Trendz International Fashion Week
Indira Krishnan after receiving an award at the 2023 Lords of Trendz International Fashion Week
Personal Life
Date of Birth1 March 1971 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024) 53 Years
BirthplaceBombay (now Mumbai), India
Zodiac signPisces
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesDancing
Social MediaInstagram
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Husband/SpouseRajesh Ranshinage (director)
Indira Krishnan and Rajesh Ranshinage with their son
ChildrenSon- Anirudh (born in 2008)
Indira Krishnan's son
ParentsIndira Krishnan's parents
Favourites
FoodIdli Sambar
ColourRed

Indira Krishnan

Some Lesser Known Facts About Indira Krishnan

  • Indira Krishnan grew up in Mumbai.

    Indira Krishnan's childhood picture

    Indira Krishnan’s childhood picture

  • Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked as an air hostess.
  • Indira’s first salary as an air hostess was Rs. 9,000, while as an actor, her first salary ranged from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000. She once worked in the IT department of a company, where she earned her first salary of Rs. 600.
  • She played the role of ‘Mamta’ in the Hindi film ‘Tere Naam’ (2003).

    Indira Krishnan as 'Mamta' in a still from the film 'Tere Naam' (2003)

    Indira Krishnan as ‘Mamta’ in a still from the film ‘Tere Naam’ (2003)

  • Indira has appeared in many other Hindi-language films such as ‘Tathastu’ (2006), ‘Chatur Singh Two Star’ (2011), ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty’ (2014), and ‘Animal’ (2023).

    Indira Krishnan as 'Motika Iyengar' in a still from the film 'Animal' (2023)

    Indira Krishnan as ‘Motika Iyengar’ in a still from the film ‘Animal’ (2023)

  • She has also appeared in some Rajasthani, Telugu, and Marathi films. In 2015, she played the role of a mother in the Marathi film ‘Janiva.’

    Indira Krishnan in a still from the film 'Janiva' (2015)

    Indira Krishnan in a still from the film ‘Janiva’ (2015)

  • Apart from films, she has also worked in some Hindi-language television series like NDTV Imagine’s ‘Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein’ (2009-2010), Sony Entertainment Television’s ‘Krishnaben Khakrawala’ (2010-2011), and Sahara One’s ‘Firangi Bahu’ (2013-2014).

    Indira Krishnan as 'Krishna Ravi Patel' in the television series 'Krishnaben Khakrawala'

    Indira Krishnan as ‘Krishna Ravi Patel’ in the television series ‘Krishnaben Khakrawala’

  • Her performance in television series like Colors TV’s ‘Krishnadasi’ (2016), StarPlus’ ‘Yeh Hai Chahatein’ (2019-2022), ‘Saavi Ki Savaari’ (2022-2023), and Sony SAB’s ‘Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare’ (2023) was appreciated by the audience.

    Indira Krishnan as 'Vedika Dalmiya' in a still from the television series 'Saavi Ki Savaari'

    Indira Krishnan as ‘Vedika Dalmiya’ in a still from the television series ‘Saavi Ki Savaari’

  • Her colleagues often call her ‘Nana Patekar‘ as they feel that her acting is similar to him.
  • Indira believes in giving back to society. Through her social media handle ‘Indira’s Treasure Chest,’ she sells both new and some gently worn clothes and accessories. The proceeds from these sales are then used for charitable causes.

    Indira Krishnan's Instagram post about selling a saree

    Indira Krishnan’s Instagram post about selling a saree