Apara Mehta Jariwala (Mostly Known By Her Maiden Name Apara Mehta) is an
Indian television
The television industry in India is very diverse and produces thousands of programs in many of the Indian languages. More than half of all Indian households own a television. As of 2016, the country had over 857 channels of which 184 were pay ...
and
Bollywood
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actress known for her supporting roles like ''Savita Mansukh Virani'' in the iconic show ''
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' ( ''Because a mother-in-law was once a daughter-in-law, too'') is an Indian Hindi-language soap opera that aired from 4 July 2000 to 7 November 2008 on Star Plus. The show was co-produced by Shobha Kapoo ...
''.
Now currently, she is seen in the show Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii which airs on
Sony Set in which she is essaying the role of Ketki Awasthi the female protagonist Anjali Tatrari's mother in law and is screen sharing with her husband
Darshan Jariwala
Darshan Jariwala (born 29 September 1958) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films, television and stage. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Gandhi, My Father''. He is popular for his show in which he was seen as ...
after a long hiatus.
Personal life
In 1980 she married Indian television and film personality
Darshan Jariwala
Darshan Jariwala (born 29 September 1958) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films, television and stage. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Gandhi, My Father''. He is popular for his show in which he was seen as ...
, with whom she has one daughter. The two have separated now. Excerpts about their personal life were shown in the reality show ''Maa Exchange'', which aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
Theatrical career
Mehta has worked on stage since 1981. She has acted in over 150 plays in various roles. She has found a constant career in plays.
Television career
* Apara started her television career anchoring a children's programme called ''Santakukdi'' for Mumbai Doordarshan at the age of 15.
* Her first major break was in ''
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'', in which she played Paro.
* This was followed by ''
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' ( ''Because a mother-in-law was once a daughter-in-law, too'') is an Indian Hindi-language soap opera that aired from 4 July 2000 to 7 November 2008 on Star Plus. The show was co-produced by Shobha Kapoo ...
'', in which she played Savita Mansukh Virani (mother-in-law of lead character Tulsi).
* She then appeared in a negative role as Kukki Kaaki in ''
Saat Phere'' and other soaps like ''
Parrivaar
''Parrivaar - Kartavya Ki Pariksha'' is a Hindi serial that aired on Zee TV channel from 9 April 2007 until 5 December 2008.
Plot
The show is based on the story of a middle-class girl Radha, who goes through the hardships of survival, educat ...
'', ''
Dhak Dhak In Dubai
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History
Sale to Zee E ...
'', ''
Dillagi'', ''
Alpviram'', ''
Hum Hain Anari
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,'' ''
Love Marriage'' and ''Chandan Ka Palna''.
* She also did comedy roles in ''
Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo
''Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo'' (''SRJMB'') (English: ''Do not lie, honey''), is a Hindi sitcom telecast on SAB TV. The serial name was based on a famous song ''Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo'' from the movie ''Teesri Kasam''.
A sequel series, '' Sajan ...
'' as Damini Devi Diwan, ''
Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai'' as Pari on
SAB TV
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History
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and as Leela in ''
Hamari Saas Leela
Julia Hamari (born 21 November 1942) is a Hungarian mezzo-soprano and alto singer in opera and concert, appearing internationally. She is an academic voice teacher in Stuttgart.
Professional career
Julia Hamari was born in Budapest where she ...
'' on
Colors TV
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History
It was launched on ...
.
* She also played supporting roles in some
Bollywood
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films.
* She played a role in ''
Firangi Bahu
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Plot
This show port ...
'' on
Colors TV
Colors TV is an Indian general entertainment broadcast network owned by Viacom18. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedies, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime and television films.
History
It was launched on ...
.
* She used to appear in ''
Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai
''Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai'' is a comedy television series which aired on SAB TV from 7 July 2014 to 26 September 2014. It stars Alok Nath, Supriya Pathak, Apara Mehta and Rajesh Kumar.{{cite web , title = Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai: SAB TV Show Ti ...
'' as Basundi on
SAB TV
Sony SAB (formerly SAB TV) is an Indian pay television channel owned by Culver Max Entertainment.
History
Sony SAB was launched as SAB TV by Gautam Adhikari and Markand Adhikari under their company Sri Adhikari Brothers (thus the acronym) on ...
.
* She worked
*s on the weekend horror/thriller fiction show ''
Qayamat Ki Raat
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'' on
Star Plus
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as the main female protagonist's grand
in 2018.o
*She recently appeared in
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest run ...
,
Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai and Sai-Shraddha aur Saburi
* She played as Manmita Chaddha in
Choti Sarrdaarni
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and later appeared in
Maddam Sir
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.
Television show
*''
Alpviram''
* ''
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'' (1999)
* ''
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' ( ''Because a mother-in-law was once a daughter-in-law, too'') is an Indian Hindi-language soap opera that aired from 4 July 2000 to 7 November 2008 on Star Plus. The show was co-produced by Shobha Kapoo ...
'' (2000–2008) As Savita Mansukh Virani
* ''
Khichdi
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'' (2004) Guest Appearance
* ''
Saat Phere'' as Kukki Kaki (2006)
* ''
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
''Karam Apnaa Apnaa'' is an Indian soap opera which aired on Star Plus from 29 August 2006 to 27 March 2009. It was produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms. It starred Sumeet Sachdev, Pallavi Subash, Muhammad Iqbal Khan and Yash Tonk in the l ...
'' (2006)
* ''
Parrivaar
''Parrivaar - Kartavya Ki Pariksha'' is a Hindi serial that aired on Zee TV channel from 9 April 2007 until 5 December 2008.
Plot
The show is based on the story of a middle-class girl Radha, who goes through the hardships of survival, educat ...
'' (2007)
* ''
Chandan ka palna aur resham ki dori'' as Kusum
* ''
Dhak Dhak In Dubai
9X was an Indian Hindi general entertainment channel based in Mumbai. It is owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL). The channel was launched on 12 November 2007 in India as the flagship of the INX Network.
History
Sale to Zee E ...
'' (2007)
* ''
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat
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The film marked the Hindi film debut of actress Rani Mukerji. Starting in 1995, principal photography took place in Gangtok and was ...
'' (2009)
* ''
Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo
''Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo'' (''SRJMB'') (English: ''Do not lie, honey''), is a Hindi sitcom telecast on SAB TV. The serial name was based on a famous song ''Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo'' from the movie ''Teesri Kasam''.
A sequel series, '' Sajan ...
'' as Damini Devi Diwan (2009–2012)
* ''
Hamari Saas Leela
Julia Hamari (born 21 November 1942) is a Hungarian mezzo-soprano and alto singer in opera and concert, appearing internationally. She is an academic voice teacher in Stuttgart.
Professional career
Julia Hamari was born in Budapest where she ...
'' as Leela (2011)
* ''
Kya Huaa Tera Vaada
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'' as Suhasi Alok Singh (2012–2013)
* ''
Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai'' as Pari (2012)
* ''
Firangi Bahu
''Firangi Bahu'' is a drama TV series on Sahara One is a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law story. Indira Krishna plays the role of the mother-in-law and Dutch actress Sippora Zoutewelle plays the daughter-in-law in the serial
Plot
This show port ...
(Sahara One)'' (2013–2014)
* ''
Jamai Raja'' as Nani (2014–2016)
* ''
Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai
''Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai'' is a comedy television series which aired on SAB TV from 7 July 2014 to 26 September 2014. It stars Alok Nath, Supriya Pathak, Apara Mehta and Rajesh Kumar.{{cite web , title = Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai: SAB TV Show Ti ...
'' as Basundi (2014)
* ''
Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle'' as Mrs. Dilwale on Sab TV (2016)
* ''
Naya Mahisagar
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'' as Tiwari Mehta
* ''
Brahmarakshas (TV series)
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The ...
'' as Jasmit/Jassi/Dadi Bua (2016)
* ''
Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot'' on
&TV as Rekha (2017)
* ''
Qayamat Ki Raat
''Qayamat Ki Raat'' (English: ''Night of Doom'') is an Indian supernatural drama television series aired on Star Plus. It premiered on 23 June 2018. The series was co-produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms. The show st ...
'' as Madhuri Thakur (Gauri's paternal grandmother)
* ''
Bhabhi ji Ghar Par Hai'' as Alpaa-episodic role (2018)
* ''
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest run ...
'' Cameo (2021)
* ''
Indiawali Maa'' as Kesar Masi (2021)
* ''Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii'' as Ketki Awasthi née Mishra: Chedilal's wife, Purushottam's daughter, Sargam's mother in law and Aparshakti, Eklavya, Aastik, Asha Amar and Alaukik's mother (2021–present) on
Sony Set .
* ''
Choti Sarrdaarni
''Choti Sarrdaarni'' () is an Indian Hindi language romantic drama television series produced by Cockcrow and Shaika Entertainment. It premiered on 1 July 2019 on Colors TV and ended on 10 June 2022 completing 810 episodes. It starred Nimrit Ah ...
'' as Manmita Chaddha (2021)
* ''
Maddam Sir
''Maddam Sir'' is an Indian Hindi-language comedy action television series that premiered on 24 February 2020 on Sony SAB, digitally streamed on SonyLIV. Produced by Jay Mehta under Jay Production, it stars Gulki Joshi, Yukti Kapoor, Sonali ...
'' as Sarita Singh (2022)
* ''
Jai Hanuman - Sankat Mochan Naam Tiharo
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''
(2022)
Filmography
* ''
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar'' (2001) - Dayashankar's elder sister
* ''
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' (2001) - Prostitute
* ''
Devdas (2002 Hindi film)
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'' (2002) - Badi Aapa
* ''
Just Married'' (2007)
* ''
Tees Maar Khan'' (2010) - Tabrez Mirza Khan's (Tees Maar Khan) mother
References
External links
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Living people
1960 births
Gujarati people
Actresses in Hindi cinema
Indian television actresses
Indian film actresses
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
People from Bhavnagar
Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Gujarat