Darshan Jariwala was born on Monday, 29 September 1958 in Bombay (now Mumbai) (age 65; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Libra. Darshan grew up in a Gujarati family. After completing his studies, he pursued a bachelor’s degree. He began acting while in college and worked in professional theater. At the same time, he focused on completing his studies and becoming a CA.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: dark brown
family
Parents and siblings
Darshan Jariwala’s mother Leela Jariwala was a Gujarati actress who died in 1995. His father’s name was 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 family wanted a big wedding. They have a daughter named Khushali Mehta. Darshan and Apara have been separated since 2003 due to personal reasons.
Darshan Jariwala and Apara Mehta
Darshan Jariwala’s daughter (left)
Relationships/Affairs
According to reports, Darshan has been in a relationship with Anahita Jahanbaksh since 2010.
Darshan Jariwala (far left) and Anahita Jahanbaksh (right)
Profession
Movie
Hindi
Darshan Jariwala made his acting debut with the film Style (2001) in which he played the role of ‘Principal Sardesai’.
Movie “Style” poster (2001)
Soon after, he appeared in films like Paagalpan (2001) and Xcuse Me (2003). In 2007, he played the much-anticipated role of “Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi” in the film “Gandhi, My Father” (2007), which was widely appreciated by the audience. In interviews, he talked about the physical transformation he underwent to play Gandhi. He focused not only on reducing physical weight, but also on reducing mental burden. He said,
I went through tremendous physical and mental training. I followed a strict diet and lost a lot of weight. I had to exercise, not just to get rid of the physical weight but also to get rid of the mental baggage I had accumulated over a period of 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 movie “Aaja Nachle” and “Ram Prasad” in the movie “Honeymoon Travels Pvt.” Ltd’ and ‘Anand Patekar’ in the film Guru. His role as ‘Shiv Shankar Sharma’ in the hit Bollywood film ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ (2009) was critically acclaimed.
Later, he appeared in films including Raajneeti (2010), Ajab Gazabb Love (2012), Phata Poster Nikla Hero (2013), Humshakals (2014), Ek Tha Hero (2016) and Ladd” (2021).
gujarati
In 2014, Jariwala made her acting debut in the Gujarati film Bey Yaar, in which she played the role of ‘Jeetubhai Bhatt’.
Poster of the movie “Bey Yaar” (2014) starring Darshan Jariwala
He later acted in films like Oxygen (2018), Ommangalam Single (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 is popular for his role as ‘Cheddilal Chaturvedi’ in the TV show ‘Saas Bina Sasural’ (2010) aired on Sony TV.
Poster of the drama series Saas Bina Sasural (2010) starring Darshan Jariwala
He subsequently appeared in many serials such as “Adaalat” (2012), “Muh Boli Shaadi” (2015), “Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani” (2015), “The Good Karma Hospital” (2017) and “Sargam Ki” Sade Sati (2021).
drama
Darshan has acted in various plays in multiple languages. He has acted in the Gujarati dramas “Hatheli Par BaadBaaki”, “Patro Mitro”, “Mulraj Mansion” and “Andhalo Pato”. In 1996, he starred in his first English drama “A Suitable Bride”, in which he played six roles. He subsequently appeared in English dramas such as “Going Solo 2”, “Laughing Wide”, “30 Days In September” and “Bombay Talkies”. He has acted in a Hindi drama titled “Uncle Samjha Karo”.
web series
In 2016, he appeared in the web series titled “Permanent Roommates Season 2”, playing 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
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education