Himani Shivpuri

Himani Shivpuri, born way back in the ‘60s (specifically, October 24, 1960), popped into this world in Dehra Dun, back when it was still part of Uttar Pradesh in India. She’s one of those faces you see on screen and instantly go, “Oh, I know her!” Whether she’s playing a nosy neighbor, a classic filmi maa, or just delivering those one-liners that only she can, she never fails to make an impression. Seriously, try watching any mainstream Bollywood flick from the late '90s or early 2000s without bumping into her at least once. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai? Yep, she’s there, making college life extra spicy. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...? Of course, she’s part of the mayhem. More recently, she’s been lighting up the small screen in the sitcom Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, cranking out laughs and proving she’s just as sharp as ever. What’s wild is how she fits into every role, whether she’s playing the sweet old auntie or someone with a little more bite. Off-screen, she was married to Gyan Shivpuri, but she’s mostly kept her private life low-key, letting her work do the talking. Her journey’s sort of a masterclass in versatility—she’s got that rare talent of blending in and standing out at the same time. It’s no wonder she’s still going strong after all these years.