Darshan Jariwala (born 29 September 1958) is an Indian actor who works in

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films, television and stage. He won the

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for ''

Gandhi, My Father ''Gandhi, My Father'' is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. It was produced by Anil Kapoor, and released on 3 August 2007. The film stars Darshan Jariwala, Akshaye Khanna, Bhumika Chawla, and ...

''. He is popular for his show in which he was seen as Chedilal Chaturvedi in the show ''

Saas Bina Sasural ''Saas Bina Sasural'' () is an Indian dramedy based on the story of a young lady, Taanya, a.k.a. Toasty, who has a "''sasural''" (in-laws' house) consisting of seven quirky men, deprived of a "''saas''" (mother-in-law). The series aired on Sony ...

'' which aired on

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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 ''

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'', about the saint poet and devotee of

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. His role of

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in the 2007 film ''

'' 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

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with the

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-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'', ''

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'' and ''

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.''

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(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 *''

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'' as Nirang Bhimani on

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*''

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'' (2002) *''

'' (2010–2012) as Cheddilal Anandilal Chaturvedi *''

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'' (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 *''

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'' (2006–2007) as Dr. Akhilesh Jha *'' Permanent Roommates (Season 2) (2016) *''

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'' (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

* * Audio interview of Darshan Jariwal
www. speakbindas. com/audio-interview-of-darshan-jariwala/
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jariwala, Darshan 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