Shivangi Kolhapure is an Indian actress and singer. She is the wife of famous Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor. He appeared in several Bollywood films including Do Anjaane (1976), Barood (1976), and Saajan Bina Suhagan (1978).
Wiki/Biography
Shivangi Kolhapure was born on Thursday, 12 March 1964 (age 59 years; in 2023) in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
Old photo of Shivangi Kolhapure photo
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family & Caste
He belongs to a Maharashtrian Konkani Brahmin family in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Pandit Pandharinath Kolhapure, was a maestro of Indian classical music from Pandharpur in Maharashtra. He started his journey as a young artist under Pandit Krishanrao Kolhapure, a famous Veena player and vocalist. Pandharinath Kolhapure suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized for four days before dying on August 15, 2015.
Shivangi Kolhapure with her father and siblings
Shivangi’s mother, Nirupama Prabhu, used to work as a ground staff with Air India. He belonged to a Saraswat Brahmin (Hindu Brahmin) family from Mangalore. Nirupama died in 2006.
Shivangi Kolhapure’s mother, Nirupama Prabhu
Shivangi has two younger sisters named Padmini Kolhapure and Tejaswini Kolhapure.
Shivangi Kolhapure (centre) with her siblings
Her sister, Padmini Kolhapure, is an Indian actress and singer. On 15 August 1986, Padmini was married to Pradeep Sharma, an Indian film producer. They have a son named Priyank Sharma, who is an Indian actor.
Padmini Kolhapure and her husband, Pradeep Sharma
Her younger sister, Tejaswini Kolhapure Saraswat, is an Indian supermodel and actress. In 2007, she married Pankaj Saraswat, the director of the Indian reality stand-up comedy series ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ on Star One. In 2015, they had a daughter named Vedika Saraswat.
Tejaswini Kolhapure Saraswat with Pankaj Saraswat
Husband & Son
In 1980, when Shivangi was shooting for the Hindi film ‘Kismet,’ she met Shakti Kapoor for the first time on the sets of the film. At first, they became friends and then fell in love with each other. They secretly dated for almost two years and then decided to get married. Shivangi’s parents are strict, and when she expresses her desire to marry Shakti, her parents lock her in a room. They don’t like Shakti because she is 12 years older than Shivangi, and they don’t like Shakti’s negative role in movies. On 13 December 1982, Shakti and Shivangi had a court wedding. During an interview, recalling those days, Shakti said,
Shivangi and I eloped. He is Maharashtrian and I am Punjabi. I play a villain and my reputation is not good. His family did not approve of the marriage, so we had to run away. He was 18 when we got married (in 1982). When he was 19, my son Siddhanth was born. That was the first time Shivangi’s mother spoke to him after our marriage when she came to see him at Breach Candy Hospital.”
Old photos of Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kolhapure
Shakti said again,
Shivangi’s family does not approve of our relationship. My father, Sikandarlal Kapoor in Delhi came to know about it, he decided not to talk to me. My mother invited him to meet the girl once. As soon as he saw Shivangi, who was 10-12 years younger to me, he was like badi pyaari bachi hai (He said that she is really good). He sang two lines and my father stood up and asked why he sang so well. I told Lata ji was her first cousin, she stood up and said, “Teri sab galtiyaan maaf (All your mistakes are forgiven), because you married into such a big family.” He asks her to sing Lata ji’s song and shares that he is her big fan. As soon as Shivangi sings, she becomes emotional.”
Their son, Siddhanth Kapoor, is an actor and assistant director. Their daughter, Shraddha Kapoor, is a Bollywood actress.
Shivangi Kolhapure with her husband and children
other relatives
Shivangi’s paternal grandmother was the half-sister of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, who was the father of Lata Mangeshkar, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Meena Khadikar, and Usha Mangeshkar.
Shivangi Kolhapure with her paternal aunt, uncle, sister and two children
religion
He is a Hindu.
Career
Movie
Actor
Shivangi Kolhapure started her journey as an actress with the 1976 film ‘Do Anjaane’ in which Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha were the protagonists.
Shivangi Kolhapure with Kishore Kumar and RD Burman on the sets of ‘Do Anjaane’ (1976)
In 1980, Shivangi appeared as Moti’s sister (the role of Moti was played by Mithun Chakraborty) in the Hindi film ‘Kismet.’ Other films in which Shivangi appeared include Barood (1976) and Saajan Bina Suhagan (1978). Shivangi worked in the costume department for the film Ek Nai Paheli (1984).
Singer
In 1973, Shivangi made her singing debut at the age of 9 in the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat. He lent his voice to many songs from popular Hindi films including Kitab (1977) and Dushman Dost (1981). He collaborated with Padmini Kolhapure in the song ‘Masterji Ki Aa Gayi Chitthi’ from the film Kitaab (1977) and the song ‘Mere Bahna Badi Pyari Hai.’ The song titled Mere Bahna Badi Pyari Hai was also sung by Guinness Book of World Records holder and Shivangi’s aunt Asha Bhonsle and Shivangi’s sister Padmini Kolhapure. In 1973, he collaborated with 2001 Bharat Ratna recipient Lata Mangeshkar for the song Yaadon Ki Baaraat. In 1974, he lent his voice for the song ‘Ovalite Bhauraya’ from the movie Ovalite Bhauraya. In 1976, he collaborated with Kishore Kumar in the song ‘Luk Chhip Luk Chhip Jao Na’ from the film ‘Do Anjaane.’
Facts/Trivia
- She is fondly called Shivi by her family and called Shivangi Kolhapure Kapoor.
- Shivangi practices Theta Healing and Sukyo Mahikari (the Japanese discipline of healing through light). He has organized several music workshops where one can heal through ragas and surs (musical notes and melodies).
- During the interview, Shivangi revealed that her grandmother wanted her to become a singer.
- In 2007, Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kolhapure appeared as contestants in the celebrity dance reality television series Nach Baliye- Season 3 but the couple quit the show after a while as Shivangi suffered from back pain and was unable to perform.
- In the 1980 film ‘Kismet’, Shivangi’s sister Padmini Kolhapure was initially cast in the film, but due to her absence for the shoot at the last minute, the filmmakers decided to approach Shivangi as it was noticed that Shivangi displayed similar looks and acting skills as her sister ( Padmini).
Shivangi Kolhapure (left) and Padmini Kolhapure (right) during their youth
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
