Swati Chitnis

Swati Chitnis (17 October 1957 ) is an Indian Bollywood actress who works in films, television and Marathi stage. She played the Pivotal Role of Suhasini Goenka, who is Kartik Goenka's grandmother; Akshara Goenka's Great grandmother and Abhira Poddar's Great great grandmother in Star Plus's Longest Soap Opera Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai from 2016-2023 making her a part of the show for 7 years.

Chitnis has appeared in films such as Shubhamangal Savadhan and Hee Porgi Kunachi. She later appeared in television shows such as Laagi Tujhse Lagan, Bhai Bhaiya Aur Brother. She also appeared in Star Plus's series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, where she played Dadi (Subhudra / Sumi), Arnav's Paternal Mother (grandmother).

Filmography

 * Ventilator (2016) as Indu
 * Lagna Pahave Karun as Nalini Dixit
 * Rajjo (2013) as Ammi
 * Road to Sangam (2010) as Aara
 * Shubha Mangal Saavadhan (2006)
 * Hee Porgi Kunachi (2006) as Mrs. Deshmukh
 * Jungle (2000) as Mrs. Malhotra
 * Jungle (2000) as Mrs. Malhotra

Television

 * Laagi Tujhse Lagan (2009-2012) as Aayi Sahib
 * Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke (2009-2010) as Mahaviri
 * Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family (2008-2009) as Jasumati Jayantilaal Joshi
 * Paltan (TV series 1997)
 * Avantika as Ratna
 * Kudrat as Mrs. Chaudhary