Divyang Thakkar is an Indian theater artist, actor, writer and director who works primarily in Gujarati films. He made his debut as a director and screenwriter Hindi movie “Jayeshbhai Jordaar” (2022).
Wiki/Biography
Divyang Thakkar was born on Saturday, January 26, 1985 in Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat (age 37; as of 2022). He grew up in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. After studying engineering, he took acting courses at a college of film, communication and creative arts in Mumbai called Whisling Woods International.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
Divyang was born into a Gujarati family.
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
In 2014, he married Gujarati actress Veronica Kalpana Gautam.
Divyang Thakkar’s wedding photos
Profession
He started his career as a theater artist and has acted in various popular Gujarati plays. In 2011, he made his debut as an actor in the Hindi short film “Kalapaani”, in which he played a small role.
Scenes from Kalapani
He made his acting debut in the Gujarati film Kevi Rite Jaish (2012), playing the role of Harish Bachubhai Patel.
“Kaivi Ritual Jaish” (2012)
In the same year, he played the role of Aamir Maqvi in the English-language Indian film Chanakya Speaks (2012).
Chanakya Speaks (2012)
As an actor, some of the popular Gujarati films he has acted in include Bey Yaar (2014), Khaatti Meethi Set (2016) and Chasani (2019).
Chassani (2019) movie poster
In 2017, he appeared in ALTBalaji’s Hindi web series “Boygiri”, playing the role of Pragnesh Wakharia.
Boygiri(2017)
In 2022, he made his Bollywood debut as a director and screenwriter with the Hindi film Jayeshbhai Jordaar starring Ranveer Singh, Shalini Pandey and Boman Irani.
Divyang Thakkar at Jayeshbhai Jordaar press conference
He has also appeared in some TV commercials such as Amul Lassi.
Divyang Thakkar in Amul Lassi TV commercial
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, he shared the facts about how he got interested in acting. He said,
I was only four years old at the time, and I got goosebumps watching the experienced actors on stage. I want to get on stage and perform. Then I made my professional theater debut at the age of 17! “
- In an interview, he talked about his hobbies. He said,
I love photography and my photography skills are getting better and better. Besides, I’m a movie buff. I am also a keen observer and watch people closely when I travel. “
- During his struggling days, he worked as an actor during the day and worked in a call center during the night shift.
- In an interview, he said that veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah is his role model. He said,
Watching my role model Naseeruddin Shah is awe-inspiring. He behaves very naturally in front of the camera. Additionally, I learned a lot from Anang Desai and Tom Alter during my time at Kevi Rite Jaish. Acting is a two-way process and it’s important to make other actors feel comfortable. These guys are doing a really good job. “
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