She lives in Bangalore, where she set up Sanchari, a dance academy.
[2] She started her acting career in Bollywood films in 1972.
In 1978, Vani married actor Kamal Haasan.
[2] [3] She acted with Haasan in the 1975 movie Melnaattu Marumagal.
After they were married, Vani worked as Haasan's costume designer for several movies.