Darshan Jariwala was born on Monday, 29 September 1958 (age 65 years; as of 2023) in Bombay (now Mumbai). His zodiac sign is Libra. Darshan was brought up in a Gujarati family. After completing his schooling, he obtained a bachelor’s degree. He started acting during his college days and did professional theatre. Along with this, he focused on completing his education and became a CA.
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Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (Approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: dark brown
Family
parents and siblings
Darshan Jariwala’s mother Leela Jariwala was a Gujarati actress who died in 1995. His father’s name is Vidyasagar Jariwala.
Darshan Jariwala’s mother Leela Jariwala
wife and children
In 1980, Darshan Jariwala married television actress Apara Mehta. Later in 1981, the couple remarried because their families wanted a lavish wedding ceremony. They have a daughter named Khushali Mehta. Since 2003, Darshan and Apara are living separately due to personal reasons.
Darshan Jariwala with Apara Mehta
Darshan Jariwala’s daughter (left)
relationships/affairs
Reportedly, Darshan is in a relationship with Anahita Jahanbakhsh since 2010.
Darshan Jariwala (far left) with Anahita Jahanbakhsh (right)
livelihood
film
Hindi
Darshan Jariwala started his acting career with the film ‘Style’ (2001), in which he played the role of ‘Principal Sardesai’.
Poster of the film ‘Style’ (2001)
Soon after, he appeared in films like ‘Pagalpan’ (2001) and ‘Excuse Me’ (2003). In 2007, he played the promising role of ‘Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’ in the film ‘Gandhi, My Father’ (2007), which received much appreciation from the audience. In an interview, he talked about the body transformation he underwent to play the character of Gandhi. He focused on reducing not only his physical but also his mental burden. He said,
I had to undergo extreme physical and mental training. I followed a strict diet and lost a lot of weight. I had to exercise not only to get rid of my physical weight, but also to get rid of the mental burden I had accumulated over time as an actor.
Poster of the film ‘Gandhi, My Father’ (2007) starring Darshan Jariwala.
In 2007, he played the role of ‘Guru Makarand’ in the film ‘Aaja Nachle’, ‘Ram Prasad’ in the film ‘Honeymoon Travels Pvt.’ Ltd’ and ‘Anand Patekar’ in the film ‘Guru’. His role as ‘Shiv Shankar Sharma’ in the Bollywood hit film ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ (2009) was highly appreciated.
Later, she was seen in many films including ‘Raajneeti’ (2010), ‘Ajab Gajab Love’ (2012), ‘Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ (2013), ‘Humshakals’ (2014), ‘Ek Tha Hero’ (2016). Returns. ‘Radhe’ (2021).
Gujarati
In 2014, Jariwala made his acting debut with the Gujarati film ‘Bey Yaar’, in which he played the role of ‘Jitubhai Bhatt’.
Poster of the film ‘Bey Yaar’ (2014) starring Darshan Jariwala
Later, he appeared in films like ‘Oxygen’ (2018), ‘Om Mangalam Singalam’ (2022), and ‘Shubh Yatra’ (2023).
Television
Darshan made his television debut with the serial ‘Kya Baat Hai’ (1997), in which he played the role of ‘Ram Dayal Mehta’. He gained popularity with the role of ‘Chheddilal Chaturvedi’ in the television show ‘Saas Bina Sasural’ (2010) aired on Sony TV.
Poster of the serial ‘Saas Bina Sasural’ (2010) starring Darshan Jariwala
After this, she was seen in many serials like ‘Adalat’ (2012), ‘Munh Boli Shaadi’ (2015), ‘Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani’ (2015), ‘The Good Karma Hospital’ (2017) and ‘Sargam Ki’. Returns. ‘Saade Sati’ (2021).
plays
Darshan has acted in various plays in many languages. He has acted in Gujarati plays like ‘Hatheli Par Baadbaaki’, ‘Patro Mitro’, ‘Mulraj Mansion’ and ‘Andhalo Paato’. In 1996, she starred in her first English-language drama ‘A Suitable Bride’, in which she played six roles. Later, he appeared in English dramas including ‘Going Solo 2,’ ‘Laughing Wide,’ ’30 Days in September,’ and ‘Bombay Talkies.’ He has acted in a Hindi drama named ‘Uncle Samjha Karo’.
web series
In 2016, he appeared in a web series titled ‘Permanent Roommates Season 2’, in which he played the role of ‘Mohanlal Chaudhary’. He played the role of ‘Dara Irani’ in the ZEE5 original web series ‘Akoori’ (2018).
Poster of web series ‘Akoori’ (2018) starring Darshan Jariwala
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