Rishina Kandhari is an Indian actress whose major roles include Princess Khyati on Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev, the Goddess Laxmi in Tenali Rama, Empress Hamida Banu Begum in Akbar - Rakht Se Takht Ka Safar and Shanti Madam on Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai. Her father, Ashok Awasthi is also a television actor who does supporting roles.