Darsheel Safary Biography
Early Life and Background
Darsheel Safary was born on March 9, 1997, in Mumbai, India. He completed his schooling at Greenlawns High School in Mumbai. From a young age, he showed an interest in acting and performing arts.
Film Career
Darsheel gained nationwide recognition with his debut film, Taare Zameen Par (2007), directed by Aamir Khan. He played the role of Ishaan Awasthi, a dyslexic child struggling with academics but excelling in art. His emotional and powerful performance won the hearts of audiences and critics alike.
His performance in Taare Zameen Par earned him several awards, including:
- Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (youngest recipient)
- Star Screen Award for Best Child Artist
- Zee Cine Award for Best Child Artist
After his breakthrough, he appeared in a few other films, including:
- Bumm Bumm Bole (2010) – A drama film inspired by Children of Heaven
- Zokkomon (2011) – A superhero film produced by Disney
- Midnight’s Children (2012) – Based on Salman Rushdie’s novel
Recent Work and Television Career
Darsheel has since shifted his focus to theater and television. Some of his notable appearances include:
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 (2012) – A dance reality show
- Several stage plays and short films
He has also worked on digital projects, web series, and independent films, making a slow but steady return to acting.
Personal Life and Interests
Darsheel is passionate about dance, music, and sports. He has pursued higher education in mass media and filmmaking and is actively involved in theater productions.
Legacy and Future
Despite starting as a child actor, Darsheel Safary remains an inspiring figure in Indian cinema. Fans eagerly await his return to mainstream Bollywood.
