Darsheel Safary is an Indian actor. He was born on 9 March 1997 (29 years old) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
He mainly works in Hindi films, Gujarati films, and television. He started his acting career with the Hindi film Taare Zameen Par in 2007.
He became well-known after playing Ishaan Awasthi, a dyslexic child, in Taare Zameen Par. His performance also won him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.
He later appeared in films such as Bumm Bumm Bole, Zokkomon, and Midnight’s Children.
Darsheel also acted in the web series Gamerlog, where he played Raghu, also called Maverick. The series was released on Amazon MX Player in June 2025.
Quick Facts Of Darsheel Safary
| Full Name | Darsheel Safary |
| Profession | Actor |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Date of Birth | 9 March 1997 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Gender | Male |
Darsheel Safary Early Life and Education
Darsheel Safary was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He comes from a Gujarati Jain family. He had a younger sister and grew up in Mumbai, his hometown, where he still resides.
Before stepping into films, he had no acting experience at all, and his parents had actually hoped he’d grow up to become a business executive or a jewelry designer rather than an actor.
Childhood
As a child, he enrolled in Shiamak Davar’s dance academy, where he attended a program called “Summer Funk.” It was actually at this dance school that he was spotted by scriptwriter and creative director Amol Gupte in late 2006, who was searching for a male lead for what would become Taare Zameen Par.
At the time he was cast, Darsheel was only nine years old and about four feet tall. Gupte put a number of boys through an audition where they had to informally describe how they’d “bunk” (skip) school given certain scenarios, and Darsheel stood out from the rest.
Education
Darsheel studied at Greenlawns High School in Mumbai. He later studied a Bachelor of Mass Media at H.R. College, Mumbai.
In 2015, he cleared his Class 12 board exams with 80%. At that time, it was known that studies were important and that he wanted to complete a degree before giving more time to acting.
| School | Greenlawns High School, Mumbai |
| Alma Mater | H.R. College, Mumbai |
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor of Mass Media |
Darsheel Safary Personal Life
Darsheel Safary keeps his personal life mostly private. It is known that he was single and was not seeing anyone at that time. While he once mentioned having a girlfriend during his early teenage years, he keeps his romantic life private, focusing predominantly on his acting journey.
Family
Darsheel Safary comes from a close-knit Gujarati Jain family.
Father
His father’s name is Mitesh Safary, who works as a jeweller.
Mother
His mother’s name is Sheetal Safary, a homemaker who is known to be highly supportive of his acting career.
Siblings
Darsheel Safary has a sister named Nejvi Safary.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Parents | Father: Mitesh Safary Mother: Sheetal Safary |
| Siblings | Sister: Nejvi Safary |
Darsheel Safary Career
Darsheel Safary began his acting career in 2007 as a child actor and later worked in films, television, short films, music videos, and OTT projects.
Over time, he moved from child roles to teenage and young adult roles in Hindi films, Gujarati films, web series, and short-format stories.
Child actor debut and early fame, 2007 to 2012
Darsheel started as a lead child actor in 2007 with Taare Zameen Par, directed by Aamir Khan.
He played Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi, a young boy with dyslexia. In this film, he worked with Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, Vipin Sharma, Tanay Chheda, and Sachet Engineer. This film made him widely known at a young age.
In 2010, he acted in Bumm Bumm Bole. He played Pinaki “Pinu” Gwala. The film was directed by Priyadarshan and Mukesh Kumar. His co-stars included Atul Kulkarni, Rituparna Sengupta, Ziyah Vastani, Kaveri Jha, and Archana Suseelan.
In 2011, he played the lead role in Disney India’s superhero film Zokkomon. He acted as Kunal Kumar, who later becomes Zokkomon.
He worked with Anupam Kher, Manjari Fadnnis, Tinnu Anand, Sheeba Chaddha, and Aayam Mehta.
In 2012, Darsheel appeared in Midnight’s Children, directed by Deepa Mehta. The film was based on Salman Rushdie’s novel. He was part of a large cast that included Satya Bhabha, Shriya Saran, Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher, Ronit Roy, Siddharth, Rahul Bose, Seema Biswas, Shahana Goswami, and Soha Ali Khan.
Television and reality show phase, 2011 to 2016
In 2011, Darsheel made a guest appearance as himself in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. This was one of his early television appearances after his film success.
In 2012, he took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 5. His dance partner was Avneet Kaur.
The show was hosted by Manish Paul and Ragini Khanna. The judges were Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar, and Remo D’Souza.
In 2015, he appeared as himself in Lage Raho Chachu. In 2016, he acted in Yeh Hai Aashiqui. He played Abhay in the episode “Pyaar Mein 2nd”.
Short-format work and OTT return, 2020 to 2022
In 2020, Darsheel appeared in the music video Pyaar Naal. The song was sung by Vibhor Prashar. This project marked his return to screen work after a long break for studies.
In 2021, he appeared in Butterflies Season 2. He played Sharan in the episode “Half Half”.
In 2022, he acted in the web series Aadha Ishq. He played Jas. His co-stars included Aamna Sharif, Gaurav Arora, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Pratibha Ranta, Suchitra Pillai, Vishal Karwal, Gautam Ahuja, and Pooja Bhamrah.
In the same year, he appeared in the short film Capital A, Small A. He played Aadi. He worked with Zaina Ali and Revathi Pillai in the film.
Gujarati film and sports drama phase, 2023
In 2023, Darsheel acted in the Gujarati film Kutch Express. He played Avinash. The film was directed by Viral Shah. His co-stars included Ratna Pathak Shah, Manasi Parekh, Dharmendra Gohil, and Viraf Patel.
In the same year, he appeared in the Hindi sports drama Hukus Bukus. He played Arjun, a young cricket fan. The film was directed by Vinay Bhardwaj and Saumitra Singh.
He worked with Arun Govil, Sajjad Delafrooz, Gautam Vig, Mir Sarwar, Vansh Sayani, and Naisha Khanna.
In 2023, he also acted in Ho Ja Mukt. Public Film Records link him with the role of Vikram. The film also featured Krishna Chaturvedi and other cast members.
Recent film and OTT work, 2025 to 2026
In 2025, Darsheel appeared in Phule, a biographical film based on Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. He played Yashwant.
His co-stars included Pratik Gandhi, Patralekhaa, Vinay Pathak, Suresh Vishwakarma, Joy Sengupta, Akshaya Gurav, Jayesh More, and Alexx O’Nell.
In 2025, he played Raghu, also called Maverick, in the web series Gamerlog. The series was released on Amazon MX Player on 12 June 2025. His co-stars included Anjali Sivaraman, Murali Mali, Sakshi Sneh, Chinmay Chandraunshuh, Kunal Bhan, Chetan Dhawan, Shubroy Chowdhury, and Akash Menon.
In 2025, he joined Maharani Season 4. He played Suryaprakash Bharti. The series starred Huma Qureshi as Rani Bharti.
His co-stars included Amit Sial, Kani Kusruti, Pramod Pathak, Vineet Kumar, Rajeshwari Sachdev, Vipin Sharma, Shweta Basu Prasad, and Shardul Bhardwaj.
In 2026, Darsheel appeared in Krishna Aur Chitthi. He played Arjun. The film was directed by Vinay Bhardwaj and Saumitra Singh. His co-stars included Arun Govil, Faiz Khan, Sankalpa Banerjee, Sajjad Delafrooz, Mir Sarwar, Vansh Sayani, and Trisha Singh.
In 2026, he also appeared in the short film Found in Love. The film was directed by Nav Arora. He worked with Aadhya Anand in the short film.
Upcoming Work
Darsheel has several upcoming projects listed in public film records. Galli No. 26 lists him as Raja.
The film is directed by Nirav Barot. His co-stars include Abhishek Banerjee, Raghubir Yadav, and Srishti Shrivastava.
He is also part of Sach Is Life, which is listed for 2026. The film is directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar. His co-stars include Priyamani, Mohit Raina, Shishir Sharma, Rajesh Jais, Smita Jaykar, and Aman Jaisinghani.
He is also attached to the untitled Red Bison Productions and Azure Entertainment project.
The film is directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar. It is listed as an Indian and United States drama, with Priyamani, Mohit Raina, and Darsheel Safary in the cast.
Darsheel is listed in Tibba, a Hindi thriller directed by Gaurav Khati. His co-stars include Sonali Kulkarni, Parminder Singh Kainth, Adah Sharma, Vishal Tiwari, Manoj Verman, and Divvya Wadhwa.
He is also part of the short film Not Your Fault. He plays Kartik. Public listings name Ajay B. Gupta as the director and list Leena Sharma, Abhilasha Poul, and Vihaan Chaudhary among the cast.
Another short film linked to him is Kashti. He plays Dhruv Verma, while Lehar Khan plays Sanya Venkatesh. The film is directed by Hritik Sanghavi.
Darsheel is also listed in Kashmir – Enigma of Paradise. The film is directed by Atul Garg. His co-stars include Akanksha Puri, Amit Behl, Niharica Raizada, Rajneesh Duggal, Arif Zakaria, Praneet Bhatt, Mir Sarwar, and Sajjad Delafrooz.
He is also listed in Hum Sab Taiyar Hai, directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. The cast includes Anupam Kher, Ayushmann Khurrana, Alok Nath, Seema Pahwa, Supriya Pathak, Sharvari, Himani Shivpuri, and Darsheel Safary.
He is also attached to Grishma, a Hindi drama in pre-production. The film is directed by Annyan Bhise and Ashwin Dubey. His co-stars include Brahmanandam, Nikhat Khan, Rutvi Patel, and Dev Sharma.
Darsheel Safary Awards and Achievement
Darsheel Safary received major award attention for his first film, Taare Zameen Par. His awards list is mainly linked to his role as Ishaan Awasthi in the 2007 film.
His major wins
- Filmfare Awards (2008): Won Best Actor, Critics for Taare Zameen Par.
- Zee Cine Awards (2008): Won Critics’ Choice Award, Best Actor for Taare Zameen Par.
- Zee Cine Awards (2008): Won Most Promising Debut, Best Child Artist for Taare Zameen Par.
- Screen Awards (2008): Won Best Child Actor for Taare Zameen Par.
- V. Shantaram Awards (2008): Won Best Actor for Taare Zameen Par.
- Annual Central European Bollywood Awards (2009): Won Breakthrough Role, Actor for Taare Zameen Par.
His key nominations
- Filmfare Awards (2008): Nominated for Best Actor for Taare Zameen Par.
- V. Shantaram Awards (2008): Nominated for Best Debut Artiste in a Leading Role for Taare Zameen Par.
- Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards (2009): Nominated for Best Actor for Taare Zameen Par.
Other achievement
- Darsheel became one of the youngest actors to receive a Filmfare Best Actor nomination.
- Taare Zameen Par won 5 awards at the 53rd Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor, Critics.
- The film also won 6 awards at the 2008 Zee Cine Awards, including Best Actor, Critics’ Choice for Darsheel Safary.
Darsheel Safary Controversies
Darsheel Safary has not been linked to any verified personal legal case, police case, or major personal scandal in public reports.
Most public discussions linked to him are connected with his films, interviews, or old industry debates.
2025 (Phule film release controversy): Reports say the film Phule faced objections from some Brahmin groups before its release. The groups objected to parts of the film’s content and claimed that the film showed their community in a negative way. The film’s release was pushed from its original date after the objections and CBFC-related changes. Darsheel Safary was part of the film’s cast with Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa. This controversy was about the film’s subject and content. It was not a personal controversy against Darsheel.
2025 (Taare Zameen Par direction debate): Darsheel Safary’s comments about Taare Zameen Par brought back public discussion about Aamir Khan and Amole Gupte. In an interview, Darsheel said Aamir Khan took over direction after the first few days of shooting, while Amole Gupte stayed connected as creative director. Reports said the topic was already linked to an older debate about Aamir being accused of “ghost directing” some films. This issue was related to the making of Taare Zameen Par, not to any personal wrongdoing by Darsheel.
2026 (Nepotism and Babil Khan discussion): In an interview, Darsheel spoke about nepotism and also reacted to the public discussion around Babil Khan. He said people often judge star kids without seeing the pressure they face. This was not a controversy against Darsheel himself. It was his opinion on an ongoing industry debate.
Darsheel Safary Net Worth, Salary
Darsheel Safary’s net worth is approximately ₹8 to ₹16 Crores ($1 million to $2 million), and he charges approximately ₹80 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore per movie.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | ₹8 to ₹16 Crores ( $1 million to $2 million) |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹80 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore ($84,000 to $105,000 USD) |
Darsheel Safary Height, Weight & Physical Stats
The following are the physical appearances of Darsheel Safary.
| Height | In centimetres: 178 cm In meters: 1.78 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 65 kg In lbs: 143 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 38-30-12 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Interesting Facts About Darsheel Safary
- He was teased in school for his teeth.
- He said the same teeth helped him get Taare Zameen Par.
- Aamir Khan Productions shared his first audition clip in 2024.
- Aamir Khan felt Darsheel was right for Ishaan after the audition.
- He slept through two or three Taare Zameen Par screenings.
- He attended seven premieres of Taare Zameen Par.
- After sudden fame, he once hid in his school principal’s cabin.
- Aamir Khan once visited Darsheel’s home for lunch.
- He later took a break to focus on college.
- He appeared in the Prime Video docuseries First Act.
- The first act included Sarika, Jugal Hansraj, Parzaan Dastur, and Darsheel Safary.
- He reunited with Aamir Khan for an advertisement in 2024.
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FAQs
Who is Darsheel Safary?
Darsheel Safary is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films, Gujarati films, and television.
How old is Darsheel Safary?
Darsheel Safary is 29 years old. He was born on 9 March 1997 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What was Darsheel Safary’s debut film?
Darsheel Safary’s debut film was Taare Zameen Par in 2007.
Which role made Darsheel Safary famous?
He became famous after playing Ishaan Awasthi in Taare Zameen Par.
Which award did Darsheel Safary win for Taare Zameen Par?
He won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Taare Zameen Par.
What is Darsheel Safary’s education?
He studied at Greenlawns High School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media from H.R. College, Mumbai.
What does Darsheel Safary do for a living?
Darsheel Safary works as an actor in films, web series, television projects, and short films.
What is Darsheel Safary’s recent web series?
His recent web series is Gamerlog, where he played Raghu, also called Maverick.
What are Darsheel Safary’s upcoming projects?
His upcoming projects include Galli No. 26 and Sach Is Life.
