Nishi Kohli Age, Wiki and Bio

Nishi Kohli

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1935
Age89 years
BirthplaceSialkot, Punjab, British India
HometownMumbai
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac signCapricorn

Bio/Wiki

Real NameKrishna Kumari Sharma

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidowed

Family

SiblingsSister - Padmarani
SpouseRajkumar Kohli
ChildrenSon(s) - 2; Rajneesh (Gogi) Kohli (deceased), Armaan Kohli

Career

Debut
Hindi FilmRailway Platform (1955) as Mrs. Kapoor
Punjabi FilmBhangra (1959) as Banto
Highlights
  • Nishi Kohli transitioned from her early roles to significant contributions in Punjabi cinema.
  • She made her mark with notable performances in various films, including supporting roles in Hindi cinema.
  • Her leading role in the Punjabi film Bhangra (1959) established her as a prominent figure in the regional film industry.
  • She was among the first actresses to portray a double role in the acclaimed film Satluj De Kandhe (1964).
  • Kohli's career included collaborations with the famous actor Dara Singh, appearing in several films together.
  • In addition to her acting career, she remained active in the film production arena through her husband’s company.

Some Lesser Known Facts

After the partition of India, Nishi Kohli relocated to India from Sialkot, Punjab.
She excelled in her studies and took typing classes during her school years.
Her initial offer to join the film industry came after she participated in acting classes.
Despite starting her career with supporting roles, she gained recognition for her work in Punjabi films.
The last film she featured in was the Punjabi movie Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai (1969), marking the end of her acting career.