Biography
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. He is currently seen on Sony Set's show Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii which is the sequel of his popular show Saas Bina Sasural in which he is essaying the character of Chedilal Awasthi, the female protagonist Anjali Tatrari's father-in-law and has garnered appreciation for his character and performance. 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.
Filmography
all 69
Movies 60
TV Shows 9
![Kamthaan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/1035117-kamthaan.jpg)
Kamthaan (2024)
![Shubh Yatra](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/908916-shubh-yatra.jpg)
Shubh Yatra (2023)
![Bad Boy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/408351-bad-boy.jpg)
Bad Boy (2023)
![Hello Charlie](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/527895-hello-charlie.jpg)
Hello Charlie (2021)
![The Serpent](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/481992-the-serpent.jpg)
The Serpent (2021)
![Mrs. Serial Killer](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/398768-mrs-serial-killer.jpg)
Mrs. Serial Killer (2020)
![Modi: Journey of a Common Man](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/250304-modi-journey-of-a-common-man.jpg)
Modi: Journey of a Common Man (2019)
![Akoori](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/218118-akoori.jpg)
Akoori (2018)
![Oxygen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/243537-oxygen.jpg)
Oxygen (2018)
![Good Luck](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Good Luck (2018)
![Kanyadaan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/180721-kanyadaan.jpg)
Kanyadaan (2017)
![Sweetiee Weds NRI](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/183487-sweetiee-weds-nri.jpg)
Sweetiee Weds NRI (2017)
![Behen Hogi Teri](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/15588-behen-hogi-teri.jpg)
Behen Hogi Teri (2017)
![Viceroy's House](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/21886-viceroy-s-house.jpg)
Viceroy's House (2017)
![The Good Karma Hospital](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/178995-the-good-karma-hospital.jpg)
The Good Karma Hospital (2017)
![Ek Tha Hero](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/894683-ek-tha-hero.jpg)
Ek Tha Hero (2016)
![Romance Complicated](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/496225-romance-complicated.jpg)
Romance Complicated (2016)
![Bezubaan Ishq](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/178470-bezubaan-ishq.jpg)
Bezubaan Ishq (2015)
![Sense8](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/6965-sense8.jpg)
Sense8 (2015)
![Rang Rasiya](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/113272-rang-rasiya.jpg)
Rang Rasiya (2014)
![Permanent Roommates](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/129835-permanent-roommates.jpg)
Permanent Roommates (2014)
![Bey Yaar](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/228763-bey-yaar.jpg)
Bey Yaar (2014)
![Bombay Talkies](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/374093-bombay-talkies.jpg)
Bombay Talkies (2014)
![Entertainment](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/43420-entertainment.jpg)
Entertainment (2014)
![Humshakals](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/107387-humshakals.jpg)
Humshakals (2014)
![One by Two](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/182276-one-by-two.jpg)
One by Two (2014)
![Dilli Gang](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/180338-dilli-gang.jpg)
Dilli Gang (2013)
![Phata Poster Nikhla Hero](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/55303-phata-poster-nikhla-hero.jpg)
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013)
![Save Your Legs!](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/41628-save-your-legs.jpg)
Save Your Legs! (2013)
![Ajab Gazabb Love](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/208704-ajab-gazabb-love.jpg)
Ajab Gazabb Love (2012)
![Rowdy Rathore](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/19734-rowdy-rathore.jpg)
Rowdy Rathore (2012)
![Kahaani](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/11028-kahaani.jpg)
Kahaani (2012)
![Chakradhaar](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/170138-chakradhaar.jpg)
Chakradhaar (2012)
![Not a Love Story](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/264004-not-a-love-story.jpg)
Not a Love Story (2011)
![Aarakshan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/14225-aarakshan.jpg)
Aarakshan (2011)
![F.A.L.T.U.](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/55314-f-a-l-t-u.jpg)
F.A.L.T.U. (2011)
![Rakht Charitra](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/111172-rakht-charitra.jpg)
Rakht Charitra (2010)
![Saas Bina Sasural](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/1003972-saas-bina-sasural.jpg)
Saas Bina Sasural (2010)
![Raajneeti](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66204-raajneeti.jpg)
Raajneeti (2010)
![Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/10346-ajab-prem-ki-ghazab-kahani.jpg)
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009)
![What's Your Raashee?](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/37633-what-s-your-raashee.jpg)
What's Your Raashee? (2009)
![Life Partner](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/112205-life-partner.jpg)
Life Partner (2009)
![Karma Calling](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Karma Calling (2009)
![Halla Bol](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/66159-halla-bol.jpg)
Halla Bol (2008)
![Aaja Nachle](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/45579-aaja-nachle.jpg)
Aaja Nachle (2007)
![Gandhi, My Father](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/88073-gandhi-my-father.jpg)
Gandhi, My Father (2007)
![Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/180920-honeymoon-travels-pvt-ltd.jpg)
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
![Loins of Punjab Presents](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/180459-loins-of-punjab-presents.jpg)
Loins of Punjab Presents (2007)
![Guru](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/10589-guru.jpg)
Guru (2007)
![Tathastu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/99554-tathastu.jpg)
Tathastu (2006)
![Continuum](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/311061-continuum.jpg)
Continuum (2006)
![Page 3](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/97586-page-3.jpg)
Page 3 (2005)
![C.I.D.](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/188940-c-i-d.jpg)
C.I.D. (1998)
![Cheelzadap](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/774401-cheelzadap.jpg)
Cheelzadap
![Sector 36](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Sector 36
![Safar](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Safar
![Life Is Good](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/847326-life-is-good.jpg)
Life Is Good
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1957-09-29 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceMumbai, India
MotherLeela Jariwala
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsDarshan Zariwala
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
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