Anju Mahendru (अंजू महेंद्रू)
Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress. She is best known as Riva in Kahin Toh Hoga, Kamini Gupta in Kasauti Zindagi Ki, and Biji in Meri Bahna Hai in Ek Hazaaron. She was born in 11 January 1946 in Mumbai.
Mahendru started her career as a model at the age of 13. She was discovered by poet and lyricist Kaifi Azmi, who recommended her to Basu Bhattacharya. Basu cast her in Uski Kahaani in 1966. Her story was the debut film for Mahendru as well as the directorial debut of Basu Bhattacharya. He later worked in films like Jewel Thief, Bandhan, Intakaam, and Dastak. She never made it as a leading lady and relegated to character roles. She was also featured in the television films of Nari Heera in the mid-1980s, alongside Aditya Pancholi.
Anju Mahendru made a comeback in the 1990s in television acting in various soaps. She played Trishna's mother-in-law in the TV serial Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah on Zee TV. She acted as Maan's daadi in Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi. She also played the role of Jeevika, Maanvi, and Daboo's Beeji in "Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai". She is seen as Sujatha in StarPlus' Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. Currently, she is seen as Gayatri Singh, the grandmother of the female lead, Anami, in Rishton Ka Chakravyuh on StarPlus.
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