Deepak Tijori is a prominent figure in Indian cinema, celebrated for his contributions as an actor, director, and producer across Bollywood, Gujarati, and Nepali films. This comprehensive biography delves into his life and career, exploring various facets of his journey.

Wiki/Biography

Deepak Tijori was born on Monday, August 28, 1961 (age 62 as of 2023), in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He completed his graduation from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
• Eye Colour: Light Brown
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Wife

Deepak Tijori was married to Shivani Tijori, a fashion designer. Their marriage ended in separation in 2017. He has a daughter, Samara Tijori.

Career

As an Actor

Deepak Tijori’s acting debut was a minor role in “Tera Naam Mera Naam” (1988). He continued with minor roles in films like “Parbat Ke Us Paar” (1988) and “Main Tera Dushman” (1989). He also took on a negative role in Shashilal K. Nair’s “Kroadh” (1990).

His breakthrough role came with Mahesh Bhatt’s “Aashiqui” (1990), a massive box office success. His iconic hand gestures from the film were widely imitated by young people at the time. Throughout his acting career, he predominantly played negative and supporting roles.

Some of his notable films include:

• Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
• Pehla Nasha (1993)
• Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
• Anjaam (1994)
• Ghulam (1998)
• Baadshah (1999)
• Vaastav: The Reality (1999)
• Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
• Raja Natwarlal (2014)
• Gollu Aur Pappu (2014)

He ventured into Gujarati cinema with “Hu Tu Ne Ramtudi” (1999) and “Madi Jaya” (2005), and made his Nepali film debut with “Jeevan Dan” (2002). His television debut was in the mini-series “Bombay Blue” (1997), and he later appeared in the ZEE5 web series “Abhay” (2019) as Chander Singh.

As a Director/Producer

Deepak Tijori’s directorial debut was “Oops!” (2003), a film about male strippers which he also wrote and produced. The film faced censorship challenges. He subsequently directed other films including:

• Fareb (2005)
• Khamoshh… Khauff Ki Raat (2005)
• Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006)
• Fox (2009)
• Rock’In Love (2013)
• Do Lafzon Ki Kahani (2016)

He owns the production house Tijori Films and has produced numerous television serials and films.

Controversies

Deepak Tijori faced several controversies throughout his career. These included a legal dispute with his housing society in 2012, a publicized separation from his wife in 2017 involving accusations of infidelity and domestic violence, and controversies surrounding his film “Do Lafzon Ki Kahani” (2016) and its intimate scenes.

Facts/Trivia

Here’s a glimpse into some interesting facts about Deepak Tijori:

• He enjoys watching movies and browsing the internet.
• In college, he was part of a theatre group that included Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker, Paresh Rawal, and Vipul Shah.
• Before his acting career, he worked as a space seller and a front office manager.
• He received the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Mini-Series for “Thriller at 10 – Fareb” in 2001.
• He was a wild card contestant on Bigg Boss in 2006.
• He judged Miss India Worldwide pageants in 2006 and 2009.
• In 2018, he dubbed for Mr. Incredible in the Hindi version of “Incredibles 2”.
• He is an avid animal lover and owns two dogs.

Film Filmography