Darsheel Safary

Biography

Darsheel Safary is an Indian actor, best known for his critically acclaimed debut performance in Taare Zameen Par (2007), where he portrayed Ishaan Awasthi, a young boy struggling with dyslexia. Born on March 9, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Darsheel comes from a family with no prior connections to the film industry. His father, Mitesh Safary, is a jeweler, and he has a younger sister named Nejvi​.

Early Life and Education

Darsheel grew up in Mumbai and pursued his education at Greenlawn's High School. He later completed a bachelor's degree at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. Despite his early fame, Darsheel has maintained a relatively private life, choosing to focus on his studies and career​.

Career Highlights

Darsheel's acting career began when he was just 10 years old, with his breakthrough role in Taare Zameen Par. His portrayal of a dyslexic child won widespread praise and several awards, including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor​.

In addition to his film career, Darsheel participated in the fifth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2012), a popular dance reality show. He has also appeared in several television shows, including Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Butterflies​

This performance solidified his place in the Bollywood industry as one of the most promising young talents.

After Taare Zameen Par, he went on to star in films like Bumm Bumm Bole (2010), Zokkomon (2011), and Midnight's Children (2012). His role in Zokkomon, where he played a superhero-like character, was another notable project, though it did not garner the same success as his debut film​.

In recent years, Darsheel has expanded his horizons to digital platforms, starring in the short film Capital A Small A (2022) and films like Hukus Bukus (2023) and Kutch Express (2023).