Apara Mehta

Apara Mehta Jariwala (Mostly Known By Her Maiden Name Apara Mehta) is an Indian television and Bollywood actress known for her supporting roles like ''Savita Mansukh Virani'' in the iconic show '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi''.

Now currently, she is seen in the show Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii which airs on Sony Set in which she is essaying the role of Ketki Awasthi the female protagonist Anjali Tatrari's mother in law and is screen sharing with her husband Darshan Jariwala after a long hiatus.

Personal life

In 1980 she married Indian television and film personality Darshan Jariwala, with whom she has one daughter. The two have separated now. Excerpts about their personal life were shown in the reality show ''Maa Exchange'', which aired on Sony Entertainment Television.

Theatrical career

Mehta has worked on stage since 1981. She has acted in over 150 plays in various roles. She has found a constant career in plays.

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 break was in ''Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'', in which she played Paro.
* This was followed by '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'', in which she played Savita Mansukh Virani (mother-in-law of lead character Tulsi).
* She then 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 also did comedy roles in ''Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo'' as Damini Devi Diwan, ''Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai'' as Pari on SAB TV and as Leela in '' Hamari Saas Leela'' on Colors TV.
* She also played supporting roles in some Bollywood films.
* She played a role in '' Firangi Bahu'' on Colors TV.
* She used to appear in '' Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai'' as Basundi on SAB TV.
* She worked
*s on the weekend horror/thriller fiction show ''Qayamat Ki Raat'' on Star Plus as the main female protagonist's grand in 2018.o
*She recently appeared in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai and Sai-Shraddha aur Saburi
* She played as Manmita Chaddha in Choti Sarrdaarni and later appeared in Maddam Sir.

Television show

*''Alpviram''
* ''Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'' (1999)
* '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' (2000–2008) As Savita Mansukh Virani
* ''Khichdi'' (2004) Guest Appearance
* '' Saat Phere'' as Kukki Kaki (2006)
* ''Karam Apnaa Apnaa'' (2006)
* ''Parrivaar'' (2007)
* '' Chandan ka palna aur resham ki dori'' as Kusum
* ''Dhak Dhak In Dubai'' (2007)
* ''Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat'' (2009)
* ''Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo'' as Damini Devi Diwan (2009–2012)
* '' Hamari Saas Leela'' as Leela (2011)
* ''Kya Huaa Tera Vaada'' as Suhasi Alok Singh (2012–2013)
* ''Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai'' as Pari (2012)
* '' Firangi Bahu (Sahara One)'' (2013–2014)
* '' Jamai Raja'' as Nani (2014–2016)
* '' Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai'' as Basundi (2014)
* ''Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle'' as Mrs. Dilwale on Sab TV (2016)
* '' Naya Mahisagar'' as Tiwari Mehta
* ''Brahmarakshas (TV series)'' as Jasmit/Jassi/Dadi Bua (2016)
* ''Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot'' on &TV as Rekha (2017)
* ''Qayamat Ki Raat'' as Madhuri Thakur (Gauri's paternal grandmother)
* '' Bhabhi ji Ghar Par Hai'' as Alpaa-episodic role (2018)
* ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' Cameo (2021)
* '' Indiawali Maa'' as Kesar Masi (2021)
* ''Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii'' as Ketki Awasthi née Mishra: Chedilal's wife, Purushottam's daughter, Sargam's mother in law and Aparshakti, Eklavya, Aastik, Asha Amar and Alaukik's mother (2021–present) on Sony Set .
* ''Choti Sarrdaarni'' as Manmita Chaddha (2021)
* ''Maddam Sir'' as Sarita Singh (2022)
* '' Jai Hanuman - Sankat Mochan Naam Tiharo'' (2022)

Filmography

* ''Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar'' (2001) - Dayashankar's elder sister
* ''Chori Chori Chupke Chupke'' (2001) - Prostitute
* ''Devdas (2002 Hindi film)'' (2002) - Badi Aapa
* ''Just Married'' (2007)
* ''Tees Maar Khan'' (2010) - Tabrez Mirza Khan's (Tees Maar Khan) mother

References

External links

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Living people
1960 births
Gujarati people
Actresses in Hindi cinema
Indian television actresses
Indian film actresses
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
People from Bhavnagar
Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Gujarat