- Born
- Height5′ 9¼″ (1.76 m)
- Award-Winning Feature Film and Short Film Actor - Acclaimed Director - Visionary Storyteller with a Global Voice
Deepak Tijori is an award-winning Indian actor, writer, and filmmaker whose body of work-both in front of and behind the camera-has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and is increasingly resonating on the international stage. With a career spanning over three decades, he has become a respected name in global film circles, known for emotionally charged performances and bold, genre-defining storytelling.
He first gained prominence through iconic roles in Bollywood classics such as Aashiqui (1990), Khiladi (1992), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), Anjaam (1994), Ghulam (1998), and Baadshah (1999). His nuanced lead performance in Pehla Nasha (1993) highlighted his range and screen presence.
- IMDb mini biography by: Deepak Tijori
- SpousesMandeep Kaur Sandhu(January 10, 2024 - present)Shivani Tijori(? - 2017) (annulled, 1 child)
- ChildrenHargun Tijori
- RelativesPrashant Tijoriwala(Sibling)Mrinal Tijoriwala(Niece or Nephew)Hemu Parmar(Sibling)Sherrie Parmar(Niece or Nephew)
- Did his first film under his real name "Deepak Tijoriwala".
- When the film Darr was first conceived, Yash Chopra's assistant Naresh Malhotra was to direct the film. He wanted Raveen Tandon for the lead role, co starring Deepak Malhotra and Deepak Tijori. When that did not work out Yash Chopra took over the film. He was reluctant because the film had a lot of violence.
- His mother was a Parsi lady who was a dancer. She also did radio programs/plays with Sunil Dutt in the 1950's.
- Partner of Shivani Tijori.
- Starred in the shelved movie,Sunita Motion Pictures,"Krantikaal"(1996)Starring Avinash Wadhawan, Deepak Tijori,Suresh Oberoi,Shweta,Laxmikant Berde,Shakti Kapoor,Kiran Kumar,Paresh Rawal, Music by Dilip Sen- Sameer Sen, Directed by Anwar Khan, Reels:2.
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