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{{short description|Indian television and Bollywood actress (born 1960)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| image =Apara Mehtaa.jpg
| caption = Mehta in 2018
| birth_name =
| birth_date =
| othername = Apara Mehta
| birth_place =
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| yearsactive = 1975–present
| parents = Ushakant Mehta (Father) and Mandakini Mehta (Mother)
| spouse = {{Marriage|[[Darshan Jariwala]]|1980}}
| children = Khushali Jariwala
}}

'''Apara Jariwala''' (Mostly Known By Her Maiden Name Apara Mehta) is an [[Indian television]] and [[Bollywood]] actress known for her supporting roles like ''Savita Mansukh Virani'' in the iconic show ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]''.

Now currently, she is seen in the show Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii which airs on [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony Set]] in which she is essaying the role of Ketki Awasthi the female protagonist Anjali Tatrari's mother in law and is screen sharing with her husband [[Darshan Jariwala]] after a long hiatus.{{Cn|date=November 2021}}

==Personal life==
In 1980 she married Indian television and film personality [[Darshan Jariwala]], with whom she has one daughter. The two have separated now. Excerpts about their personal life were shown in the reality show ''Maa Exchange'', which aired on Sony Entertainment Television.

==Theatrical career==
Mehta has worked on stage since 1981. She has acted in over 150 plays in various roles. She has found a constant career in plays.

==Television career==
* Apara started her television career anchoring a children's programme called ''Santakukdi'' for Mumbai Doordarshan at the age of 15.
* Her first major break was in ''[[Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (TV series)|Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka]]'', in which she played Paro.
* This was followed by ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'', in which she played Savita Mansukh Virani (mother-in-law of lead character Tulsi).
* She then appeared in a negative role as Kukki Kaaki in ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar|Saat Phere]]'' and other soaps like ''[[Parrivaar]]'', ''[[Dhak Dhak In Dubai]]'', ''[[Dillagi (TV series)|Dillagi]]'', ''[[Alpviram]]'', ''[[Hum Hain Anari]],'' ''[[Love Marriage (TV series)|Love Marriage]]'' and ''Chandan Ka Palna''.
* She also did comedy roles in ''[[Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo]]'' as Damini Devi Diwan, ''[[Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai]]'' as Pari on [[SAB TV]] and as Leela in ''[[Hamari Saas Leela]]'' on [[Colors TV]].
* She also played supporting roles in some [[Bollywood]] films.
* She played a role in ''[[Firangi Bahu]]'' on [[Colors TV]].
* She used to appear in ''[[Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai]]'' as Basundi on [[SAB TV]].
* She worked
*s on the weekend horror/thriller fiction show ''[[Qayamat Ki Raat]]'' on [[Star Plus]] as the main female protagonist's grand [[Star Plus|in 2018.]]<nowiki/>o
*She recently appeared in [[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]], [[Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!|Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai]] and Sai-Shraddha aur Saburi
* She currently play as Badi Bee in [[Choti Sarrdaarni]]

==Television show==
*''[[Alpviram]]''
* ''[[Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (TV series)|Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' (2000-2008) As Savita Mansukh Virani
* ''[[Khichdi]]'' (2004) Guest Appearance
* ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar|Saat Phere]]'' as Kukki Kaki (2006)
* ''[[Karam Apnaa Apnaa]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Parrivaar]]'' (2007)
*[[Chandan Ka Palna Resham Ki Dori|Chandan ka palna aur resham ki dori]] as Kusum
* ''[[Dhak Dhak In Dubai]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (TV series)|Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo]]'' as Damini Devi Diwan (2009-2012)
* ''[[Hamari Saas Leela]]'' as Leela (2011)
* ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]'' as Suhasi Alok Singh (2012-2013)
* ''[[Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai]]'' as Pari (2012)
* ''[[Firangi Bahu]] (Sahara One)'' (2013-2014)
* ''[[Jamai Raja (2014 TV series)|Jamai Raja]]'' as Nani (2014-2016)<ref>{{cite web|title=Apara Mehta in Jamai Raja |url=http://www.mytrendyzone.com/tv/jamai-raja-serial-apara-mehta-play-nia-sharmas-dadi/ |publisher=MyTrendyZone |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512221155/http://www.mytrendyzone.com/tv/jamai-raja-serial-apara-mehta-play-nia-sharmas-dadi/ |archivedate=12 May 2014 }}</ref>
* ''[[Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai]]'' as Basundi (2014)
* ''[[Woh Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle]]'' as Mrs. Dilwale on Sab TV (2016)
* ''[[Naya Mahisagar]]'' as Tiwari Mehta
* ''[[Brahmarakshas (TV series)]]'' as Jasmit/Jassi/Dadi Bua (2016)
* ''[[Bakula Bua Ka Bhoot]]'' on [[And tv|&TV]] as Rekha (2017)
* ''[[Qayamat Ki Raat]]'' as Madhuri Thakur (Gauri's paternal grandmother)
*[[Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!|Bhabhi ji Ghar Par Hai]] as Alpaa-episodic role (2018)
*[[Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai]] Cameo (2021)
*[[Indiawaali Maa|Indiawali Maa]] as Kesar Masi (2021)
*Sargam Ki Sadhe Satii as Ketki Awasthi née Mishra: Chedilal's wife, Purushottam's daughter, Sargam's mother in law and Aparshakti, Eklavya, Aastik, Asha Amar and Alaukik's mother (2021–present) on [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony Set]] .
*[[Choti Sarrdaarni]] as Bakreedan aka Badi Bee:

==Filmography==
* ''[[Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar]]'' (2001) - Dayashankar's elder sister
* ''[[Chori Chori Chupke Chupke]]'' (2001) - Prostitute
* ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)]]'' (2002) - Badi Aapa
* ''[[Just Married (2007 film)|Just Married]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Tees Maar Khan (2010 film)|Tees Maar Khan]]'' (2010) - Tabrez Mirza Khan's (Tees Maar Khan) mother

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0962574}}

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