Shilpa Saklani Agnihotri (born 5 June[1]) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television.

Saklani started her acting career in 2001 with the Hindi film Tere Liye, where she played Ritu Malhotra opposite Arjun Punj.

[3] Saklani's career marked a turning point with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, where she portrayed Ganga Joshi Virani opposite Sandeep Baswana and Amit Sarin from 2002 to 2008.

[7] Post this, she played supporting parts of Shalu in Shanno Ki Shaadi, Vidhi in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Ritu in Jyoti and Radha Kelkar in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.

[9] Saklani then went onto participate in several reality series: Mr. & Ms. TV and Saas v/s Bahu both in 2008, Pati Patni Aur Woh in 2009, Meethi Choori No 1 in 2010, Survivor India – The Ultimate Battle in 2012 and Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki in 2013.