Apara Mehta (Born 1960) is a popular television supporting actress who is best known for her role of Savita Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

Contents 1 Early life 2 Theatrical career 3 Film and Television Career 4 Partial Filmography 5 References

[edit] Early life

Apara Mehta was born on 13 August 1960 to Hanslal Mehta in Saurashtra (Bhavnagar) Gujarat. Her sister is prominent Gujrati theatre actress Kumari Thakkar (Kausalya Mehta who married Govardhanbhai Thakkar and became Kumar Thakkar).

Apara learnt Classical Music from Ghulam Mustafa Khan and also learnt Kathak at her young age. Apara was introduced to Gujrati theatre by her music teacher and initially became a part of a Gujrati Musical Troupe. Howevever she soon found her steps into acting and emerged in her own right as a successful theatre artist.^[1]

[edit] Theatrical career

Mehta worked in the theatre from 1979 until present. She has acted in over 150 plays in various roles. She has found a constant career in plays. In 1984- she married Gujrati Theatre Actor Darshan Jariwala- with whom she has three children.

[edit] Film and Television Career

Apara's first role was a small part in Buniyaad. She also played small roles in serials like Hum Log, Dastaan and later in Star TV serials like Ghutan. She also played small comedic roles in Hum Paanch, Ji Mantri Ji, Hansna Mat.

Her first major Television role was in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Savita Mansukh Virani- mother in law of Tulsi. She followed it up with a negative role as Kukki Kaaki in Saath Phere.

She also played small roles in films like Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Devdas.

[edit] Partial Filmography

• Devdas- Badi Aapa
• Chori Chori Chupke Chupke- Prostitute

[edit] References