It has been 20 years since the first superhero series Shaktimaan was aired on Doordarshan. And, no doubt that actor Mukesh Khanna did an amazing job in entertaining us with his strong role, yet we can't help remembering Vaishnavi Mahant, who stole hearts as well, with her performance.
She played the role of Geeta Vishwas, the love interest of Shaktimaan and a very brave reporter in Aaj Ki Awaaz, who always stood for true stories and justice. Though the show went off-air way back in in 2005, these characters continue to live in our memories. But the Vaishnavi we see in next part has changed drastically over the years.
Before Shaktimaan, she appeared in many Bollywood movies such as Veerana, Laadla, Bambai Ka Babu and Barsaat Ki Raat, but her real success came only with Shaktiman that filled her bag with kudos.
It has been 12 years since the show went off-air and our Geeta Vishwas has played many roles since then. Despite being so popular she is also known for her simplicity.
She was born in Madhya Pradesh to a Hindu father and a Christain mother. She was raised as Hindu, which is why she took her screen name Vaishnavi. However, she is also a believer in Christianity, who is more into a relationship with God, not religion.
Coming back to her carreer, she has played charcaters in soaps like Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Chhoona Hai Aasmaan, Sasural Genda Phool and Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke.
She went on to play leading roles in several Tollywood movies and is known for her noteworthy performance there as well. Afterwards, she appeared again on Doordarshan in a TV show called KaramYudh, in the role of DCP Shivangi.
Currently, she can be seen on the TV show Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai in the role of Mrs Maheshwari. This is one of the most watched TV Shows on Sony TV, which is based on the American TV show The Wonder Years.
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