Apara Mehta
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Apara Mehta is a popular television supporting actress who is best known for her role of Savita Mansukh Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
.
, Gujarat. She is the only child of her parents.
Apara learnt Classical Music from Ghulam Mustafa Khan
and also learnt Kathak at a young age.
with whom she has one daughter. The two are separated. Excerpts about their personal life were shown in the reality show Maa Exchange, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
, with whom she has one daughter.
Her first major Television role was in Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
in which she played Paro. She followed this with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
as Savita Mansukh Virani- mother in law of Tulsi, after which she appeared in a negative role as Kukki Kaaki in Saat Phere
and other soaps like Parrivaar
, Dhak Dhak In Dubai
, Dillagi
, Alpviram, Hum Hain Anari, Love Marriage
and Chandan Ka Palna.... She is presently acting as Damini Devi Diwan in Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo
. She also played supporting roles in some Bollywood
films.
She is currently working in a soap Hamari saas Leela at apka colors channel as Leela.
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
.
Early life
Apara Mehta was born on 13 August 1960 to Ushakant Mehta and Mandakini Mehta in SaurashtraSaurashtra
Saurashtra is a region of western India, located on the Arabian Sea coast of Gujarat state. It is a peninsula also called Kathiawar after the Kathi Darbar who ruled part of the region once. The Peninsula is shared with the Kachchh region which occupies the north, Saurashtra or Sorath forming the...
, Gujarat. She is the only child of her parents.
Apara learnt Classical Music from Ghulam Mustafa Khan
Ghulam Mustafa Khan
Prof. Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Khan, PhD, D.Litt, SI, was a researcher, critic, linguist, author, scholar of Urdu literature and linguistics, educationist and religious and spiritual leader belonging to Naqshbandi order of Sufism...
and also learnt Kathak at a young age.
Personal life
In 1980 she married Indian television and film personality Darshan JariwalaDarshan Jariwala
Darshan Jariwala is a Gujarati film, television and stage actor. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Gandhi, My Father. He currently stars in the show Saas Bina Sasural which airs on Sony TV as Chhedilal Chaturvedi...
with whom she has one daughter. The two are separated. Excerpts about their personal life were shown in the reality show Maa Exchange, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
Theatrical career
Mehta has work on stage since 1981. She has acted in over 150 plays in various roles. She has found a constant career in plays. In 1980, she married Gujrati Theatre Actor Darshan JariwalaDarshan Jariwala
Darshan Jariwala is a Gujarati film, television and stage actor. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Gandhi, My Father. He currently stars in the show Saas Bina Sasural which airs on Sony TV as Chhedilal Chaturvedi...
, with whom she has one daughter.
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 Television role was in Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (TV series)
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka is a Hindi language Indian soap opera that aired on Sony TV channel. The series ran for approximately 600 episodes long and was the one of the longest television serial ever made in Indian television industry. The story revolves around the life of a man, Purshottam Nanavati who...
in which she played Paro. She followed this with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
as Savita Mansukh Virani- mother in law of Tulsi, after which she appeared in a negative role as Kukki Kaaki in Saat Phere
Saat Phere
Saat Phere was a Hindi television serial that was broadcasted on Zee Tv from 2005 to 2009. The show became very popular and cemented Zee Tv's lost status and also later its popularity brought it back in channel toppers. The last episode was broadcast on 28 May 2009...
and other soaps like Parrivaar
Parrivaar
Parrivaar - Kartavya Ki Pariksha is a Hindi serial that aired on Zee TV channel from April 9, 2007 until December 5, 2008. Though the actors are fresh the characters are real and believable and in the clutter of the rich glamorous families this show has a look which is different and a plotting that...
, Dhak Dhak In Dubai
Dhak Dhak In Dubai
Dhak Dhak In Dubai is a Hindi Television dramedy that aired on 9X channel, based on the concept of chaos, confusion, and lots of anecdotal humour.-Plot:...
, Dillagi
Dillagi
Dillagi is a 1999 Bollywood film directed by Sunny Deol and also starring Sunny Deol alongside his real-life brother Bobby Deol and Urmila Matondkar. The film was a box office flop but Deol's first attempt at directing was appreciated....
, Alpviram, Hum Hain Anari, Love Marriage
Love Marriage
Love Marriage may refer to:*Love marriage, a marital union based on love, affection and attraction*Love Marriage , see Dev Anand filmography*Love Marriage *Love Marriage...
and Chandan Ka Palna.... She is presently acting as Damini Devi Diwan in Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo
Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo
Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo abbreviated as SRJMB is a Hindi comedy serial telecasting on SAB TV from Monday to Friday at 9.00 pm IST.The serial name is based on a famous song “Sajan re jhoot mat bolo, Khuda ke paas jana hai” of Teesri Kasam movie....
. She also played supporting roles in some Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films.
She is currently working in a soap Hamari saas Leela at apka colors channel as Leela.
Television show
- Ek Mahal Ho Sapno KaEk Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (TV series)Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka is a Hindi language Indian soap opera that aired on Sony TV channel. The series ran for approximately 600 episodes long and was the one of the longest television serial ever made in Indian television industry. The story revolves around the life of a man, Purshottam Nanavati who...
(1997) - Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
(2000) - Saat PhereSaat PhereSaat Phere was a Hindi television serial that was broadcasted on Zee Tv from 2005 to 2009. The show became very popular and cemented Zee Tv's lost status and also later its popularity brought it back in channel toppers. The last episode was broadcast on 28 May 2009...
(2006) - Karam Apnaa ApnaaKaram Apnaa ApnaaKaram Apnaa Apnaa is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms, which airs on STAR Plus. First it aired on August 29, 2006 at 6:30pm. Then it moved into the 8.00pm time slot but eventually moving into a morning time slot of 11:30am replacing Kesar on May 31, 2007. Karam Apnaa...
(2006) - ParrivaarParrivaarParrivaar - Kartavya Ki Pariksha is a Hindi serial that aired on Zee TV channel from April 9, 2007 until December 5, 2008. Though the actors are fresh the characters are real and believable and in the clutter of the rich glamorous families this show has a look which is different and a plotting that...
(2007) - Dhak Dhak In DubaiDhak Dhak In DubaiDhak Dhak In Dubai is a Hindi Television dramedy that aired on 9X channel, based on the concept of chaos, confusion, and lots of anecdotal humour.-Plot:...
(2007) - Raja Ki Aayegi BaraatRaja Ki Aayegi Baraat (TV series)You might be looking for a film with the same nameRaja Ki Aayegi Barat is an Indian television drama series that aired on STAR Plus channel, which premiered on January 21, 2008 and ended on October 1, 2010...
(2009) - Sajan Re Jhoot Mat BoloSajan Re Jhoot Mat BoloSajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo abbreviated as SRJMB is a Hindi comedy serial telecasting on SAB TV from Monday to Friday at 9.00 pm IST.The serial name is based on a famous song “Sajan re jhoot mat bolo, Khuda ke paas jana hai” of Teesri Kasam movie....
(2009) - Hamari Saas Leela (2011)
- Season 6 (2012)
Filmography
- Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa GharYeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa GharYeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar is a 2001 Indian film directed by Priyadarshan. This story of the film is an adaptation of the Mohanlal starrer movie Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam...
(2001) - Chori Chori Chupke ChupkeChori Chori Chupke ChupkeChori Chori Chupke Chupke is a 2001 Hindi movie directed by the successful pair Abbas-Mustan. It stars Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta...
(2001) - Prostitute - Devdas (2002 film)Devdas (2002 film)Devdas is a 2002 Bollywood film based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novella Devdas. This is the third Hindi version and the first colour film version of the story in Hindi...
(2002) - Badi Aapa - Just Married (2007 film)Just Married (2007 film)Just Married is a Bollywood film released in 2007. Meghna Gulzar is the director of the film which stars Fardeen Khan and Esha Deol. The film follows the lives of two individuals who have committed to an arranged marriage. Filming took place in Mumbai and Ooty .- Synopsis :The movie is about five...
(2007) - Tees Maar KhanTees Maar KhanTees Maar Khan is an 2010 Hindi action comedy film directed by Farah Khan, starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor make special appearances in the film. The film was released on 24 December 2010...
(2010) - Tabrez's mother