Apara Mehta is an Indian actress known for her work in Gujarati theatre, Hindi television, and Gujarati cinema. She came to wider national recognition through her portrayal of Savita Virani in the long-running Star Plus serial Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, produced by Balaji Telefilms in the early 2000s.
Key facts
| Name | Apara Mehta |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Primary languages of work | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Mediums | Theatre, television, film |
| Notable role | Savita Virani in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii |
Background
Apara Mehta built her early career on the Gujarati stage, which has historically nurtured many actors who later transitioned to Hindi television. She is married to actor Darshan Jariwala, a fellow performer with extensive credits in Gujarati and Hindi theatre, films, and television.
Career
Theatre
Mehta has been a prominent figure in commercial Gujarati theatre based out of Mumbai, performing in productions staged across Maharashtra and Gujarat as well as for Gujarati diaspora audiences abroad.
Television
Her most widely recognised role is that of Savita Virani, the matriarch of the Virani family, in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, which aired on Star Plus from 2000 onwards and was one of the defining family dramas of Indian prime-time television in that decade. She has also appeared in several other Hindi serials in supporting and ensemble roles.
Film
Mehta has acted in Gujarati films and has had supporting appearances in Hindi cinema, often playing maternal or family-elder characters.
Significance
Mehta is part of a generation of stage-trained Gujarati actors—alongside performers such as Sarita Joshi, Suresh Rajda, and her husband Darshan Jariwala—whose work bridged regional theatre and mainstream Hindi television during the saas-bahu serial boom of the early 2000s.
Related topics
- Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii
- Darshan Jariwala
- Gujarati theatre
- Balaji Telefilms
- Star Plus
- Indian television
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4779112