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 Chedilal Chaturvedi in the show '' Saas Bina Sasural'' which aired on Sony Entertainment Television (India) between 18 October 2010 to 6 September.

Biography

Jariwala is the son of veteran Gujarati actress Leela Jariwala and Vidyasagar Jariwala. He has acted in films as well as on Indian television. One of his most remembered Gujarati TV serials is '' Narsinh Mehta'', about the saint poet and devotee of Krishna. His role of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2007 film '' Gandhi, My Father'' put him on the international map.

His Gujarati plays include ''Hatheli Par BaadBaaki'', ''Patro Mitro'', ''Mulraj Mansion'' and ''Andhalo Pato''. He acted in a Hindi play, ''Uncle Samjha Karo'' and in English theatre ''Going Solo 2''. He ventured into the new age mainstream Gujarati cinema with the Abhishek Jain-directed Bey Yaar, released in 2014.

His company Leela Theatres has coproduced an English Play, ''Salt & Pepper'', starring him, Mandira Bedi, Kuki Grewal and Vikram Kochar, written and directed by Vikranth Pawar, and produced the English comedy ''Your Place Or Mine?'' and Gujarati double bill ''Ramesh Aakhi Raat'', comprising two one-act plays based on Ramesh Parekh's writings.

He has acted in Hindi films like ''Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd'', ''Guru'', '' Aap Kaa Surroor'', '' Phata Poster Nikla Hero'' and ''Humshakals.''

Feroz Abbas Khan (director of ''Gandhi, My Father'' and a veteran theatre personality) had approached him for Gandhi's role in his famous play ''Mahatma v/s Gandhi''. But due to date problems, the actor had to let go of the project. However, Feroz was bent on casting him as Gandhi and again approached him for ''Gandhi, My Father'', which finally materialized.

Personal life

In 1982, he married Indian television personality Apara Mehta, with whom he has one daughter. They have been living separately since 2003 due to personal differences but yet not divorced. He has been living together with Anahita Italia since 2010.

Filmography

Television

*''Narsinh Mehta'' (unknown) as Narsinh Mehta
*''Kya Baat Hai'' (1997) as Ram Dayal Mehta
*'' Chandan Ka Palna Resham Ki Dori'' as Nirang Bhimani on Zee tv
*'' Kitne Kool Hai Hum'' (2002)
*'' Saas Bina Sasural'' (2010–2012) as Cheddilal Anandilal Chaturvedi
*''Adaalat'' (2012) as K. D. Pathak's father
*''Maan Na Maan Main Tera Mehmaan'' as Shakuni (cameo)
*'' Muh Boli Shaadi'' (2015) as Ashok Tiwari
*'' Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani'' (2015) as Gayatri's father
*''Baa Bahoo Aur Baby'' (2006–2007) as Dr. Akhilesh Jha
*'' Permanent Roommates (Season 2) (2016)
*'' The Good Karma Hospital'' (2017) as Ram Nair
* ''Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii'' (2021) as Chedilal Awasthi
* ''Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad'' as Eeshwar Jindal

Awards

References

External links

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* Audio interview of Darshan Jariwal
www. speakbindas. com/audio-interview-of-darshan-jariwala/

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Living people
Indian male film actors
Indian male stage actors
Indian male television actors
Male actors in Gujarati-language films
Gujarati actors
Male actors from Gujarat
Best Supporting Actor National Film Award winners
Male actors in Hindi cinema
1958 births