Darshan Jariwalla (Gujarati: દર્શન જરીવાલા ) (born 29 September 1958) is a Gujarati film, television and stage actor. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Gandhi, My Father Saas Bina Sasural Entertainment Television (India) between 18 October 2010 to 6 September 2012.
Jariwala is the son of veteran Gujarati actress Leela Jariwala (a contemporary of Dina Pathak) 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 Krishna . His role of Mahatma Gandhi in the 2007 film Gandhi, My Father
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 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.
In 1980 he married Indian television personality Apara Mehta, with whom he has one daughter. They had another marriage ceremony in 1981 when their parents decided to perform the marriage in grand scale. They have been living separately for a long time due to personal differences, but are not officially divorced.
Actor
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Sector 36 (filming) as
Dy SP Rastogi
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Super Dhamaal.com (completed) as
R N Tiwari
2024
Welcome Wedding 2024 (completed)
2023
Ek Kori Prem Katha (completed)
2023
Bad Boy as
Doctor Ketan Patel
2023
Ek Tha Hero as
Bade Babuji
2022
Butterflies 3 (TV Mini Series) as
Mr. Mehra
- Episode #1.5 (2022) - Mr. Mehra
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Mr. Mehra
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Mr. Mehra
- Episode #1.2 (2022) - Mr. Mehra
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - Mr. Mehra
2022
Aum Mangalam Singlem as
Vaani's Father
2017
The Good Karma Hospital (TV Series) as
Dr. Ram Nair
2022
Butterflies (TV Mini Series short) - The Big Break (2022)
2021
Paradox of Life (Short) as
Dadaji
2021
Hello Charlie as
Karsan Bhai
2021
Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii (TV Series)
2021
The Serpent (TV Mini Series) as
Laxman
- Episode #1.4 (2021) - Laxman
2020
Modi (TV Series) as
Modi's father
2020
Modi: Season 2 (TV Series) as
Modi's father
2019
In the Long Run (TV Series) as
Daddy
- Episode #3.3 (2020) - Daddy (as Darshan Jariwalla)
- Episode #2.6 (2019) - Daddy (as Darshan Jariwalla)
- Episode #2.2 (2019) - Daddy (as Darshan Jariwalla)
2020
Mrs. Serial Killer as
Adv. Brij Rastogi
2019
Modi: Journey of A Common Man (TV Mini Series) as
Modi's Father
2018
Akoori (TV Series) as
Dara Irani
- Akoori (2018) - Dara Irani
- Like Father, Like Son - Dara Irani
- Dear Brother-In-Law - Dara Irani
- Jehan And Ayushmaan Are Exposed - Dara Irani
- Zarine's Death - Dara Irani
- Jimmy Is Frustrated - Dara Irani
- Dara's Affair - Dara Irani
- The Imperfect Relationship - Dara Irani
- Hello Ayushman - Dara Irani
- Jehan, The Saving Grace - Dara Irani
- Father V/S Son - Dara Irani
- The Irani Family - Dara Irani
2018
Eaten by Lions as
Saftar (as Darshan Jariwalla)
2018
Good Luck (TV Movie) as
Ritchie Selva
2018
Half Ticket 2 (Short) as
Papa
2017
Kanyadaan as
Nath Devlalikar
2017
Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi as
KKC Host
2017
Behen Hogi Teri as
Mr. Nautiyal
2017
Sweetiee Weds NRI as
Bhoolabhai Desai
2015
Sense8 (TV Series) as
Manendra Rasal
- Fear Never Fixed Anything (2017) - Manendra Rasal (as Darshan V. Jariwala)
- Who Am I? (2017) - Manendra Rasal (as Darshan V. Jariwalla)
- Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye (2015) - Manendra Rasal
- We Will All Be Judged by the Courage of Our Hearts (2015) - Manendra Rasal
- Smart Money's on the Skinny Bitch (2015) - Manendra Rasal
- Art Is Like Religion (2015) - Manendra Rasal
- What's Going On? (2015) - Manendra Rasal
- I Am Also A We (2015) - Manendra Rasal
2017
Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana
2017
Carry on Kesar as
Shyamji
2017
Viceroy's House as
Guptaji
2016
Mumbai Varanasi Express (Short)
2016
Permanent Roommates (TV Series) as
Mohanlal Chaudhary
- The Gift (2016) - Mohanlal Chaudhary
- The Memories (2016) - Mohanlal Chaudhary
- The Event (2016) - Mohanlal Chaudhary
- The Man (2016) - Mohanlal Chaudhary
- The Parents (2016) - Mohanlal Chaudhary
2016
Queen of Hearts (Short)
2016
Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 as
Surya Karjatiya
2016
Romance Complicated as
Tiku mama
2015
Ram'ji'Bhai (Short) as
Ramjibhai
2015
Love Exchange as
Mr. Sathe
2015
Bezubaan Ishq as
Rashmikant Patel
2015
Maan Na Maan Main Tera Mehmaan (TV Series) as
Shakuni
- Snakes And Ladders And Deceit! (2015) - Shakuni
2015
Mooh Boli Shaadi (TV Series)
2014
Bombay Talkies as
Raj Gidwani
2014
It's Entertainment as
Akhil's Adoptive Father (Guest Appearance)
2014
Humshakals as
Cyrus Patel
2014
Million Dollar Arm as
Vivek
2013
Dilli Gang as
Ishambar Prasad
2013
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero as
Shivanand Khare
2013
Commando as
Col. Akhilesh Sinha
2012
Ajab Gazabb Love as
Yashvardhan Grewal
2010
Saas Bina Sasural (TV Series) as
Chhedilal Chaturvedi
2012
Save Your Legs! as
Sanjeet Thambuswamy (as Darshan V. Jariwalla)
2012
Chakradhaar as
Principal Shrivastav
2012
Rowdy Rathore as
Commissioner
2012
Love Recipe as
Shivanand Kher
2012
Kahaani as
Retd. Colonel Bajpai
2011
Tere Mere Phere as
Mr. Bhasin (as Darshan V. Jariwala)
2011
Not a Love Story as
Anusha's Lawyer
2011
Aarakshan as
Anirudh Chaudhary
2011
F.A.L.T.U as
Jeevanlal Virani
2010
Adaalat (TV Series) as
Karanveer Shekhawat
- K. D. Ka Mahayudh: Part 2 - Karanveer Shekhawat
- K. D. Ka Mahayudh: Part 1 - Karanveer Shekhawat
2010
Rakta Charitra as
SP Kanoonga (as Darshan Zariwala)
2010
Krantiveer: The Revolution as
Judge Yashvardhan
2009
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani as
Shivshankar Sharma
2009
What's Your Raashee? as
Devubhai 'Devu' Patel
2009
Life Partner as
Darshan Manibhai Patel - Bhavesh's father
2009
Chal Chalein as
Dr. Rajesh Srivastav
2008
Rang Rasiya as
Chintamani Pandit
2008
Superstar as
M.G. Saxena (as Darshan Zariwala)
2008
Halla Bol as
Ganpatrao Gaekwad (as Darshan Zariwala)
2007
Aaja Nachle as
Guru Makarand (as Darshan Zariwala)
2007
Gandhi, My Father as
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
2007
Joy: The Real Love Story as
Khurana - Ruby's client
2007
Loins of Punjab Presents as
Sanjeev Patel
2007
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. as
Ramprasad
2006
Continuum (Short) as
Uncle Pareira
2004
Ayushmaan (TV Series) as
Dr. Dalmia
2002
Kitne Kool Hai Hum (TV Series)
2002
C.I.D. (TV Series) as
Ramnik / Sakhveer Kumar
- The Case Of The Juicy Poison: Part 2 (2002) - Ramnik
- The Case Of The Juicy Poison: Part 1 (2002) - Ramnik
- The Case Of The Elusive Bomber: Part 1 - Sakhveer Kumar
2001
Chandan Ka Palna Resham Ki Dori (TV Series) as
Nirang Bhimani
2001
Style as
College Principal
1997
Kya Baat Hai (TV Series)
Self
2004
The Great Indian Comedy Show (TV Series)(2004-2007)
Archive Footage
2010
Adaalat (TV Series) as
Karanvir Shekhavat
- Anjaan K. D. : Part 1 - Karanvir Shekhavat
