Delnaaz Irani
Delnaaz Irani (born September 4, 1972) is an Indian actress. She is known for her role Kavita Vinod Verma in sitcom Yes Boss (1999), as Jaspreet "Sweetu" Kapoor in the romance film Kal Ho Naa Ho (2004). Irani also participated in the sixth season of the reality series Bigg Boss.[1]
Delnaaz Irani | |
|---|---|
 Irani in 2011 | |
| Born | September 4, 1972 |
| Other names | Delnaaz Paul |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Partner(s) | Percy Karkaria (2012—present) |
Career
Delnaaz debuted in Baba Sehgal's music video "Ga Ga Ga Gori Gori" in the early 1990s.In 1999 she played the role of Kavita Vinod Verma in sitcom Yes Boss opposite Aasif Sheikh. She later acted in several comic roles in Bollywood movies, including Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and worked on several projects. Irani participated in Nach Baliye, a reality dance show with then husband, Rajeev Paul.[2] She was a contestant in Bigg Boss 6 and got evicted on the 93rd day. She came in 6th in the race for the title, being evicted in a dramatic midnight eviction. She participated in Power Couple with Percy Karkaria as her partner. However, they were eliminated and failed to reach the final.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | C.I.D. | Bela | |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Jaspreet "Sweetu" Kapoor | |
| 2004 | Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha | Dhillon | |
| 2005 | Pyaar Mein Twist | Dolly | |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Tanya Berry | |
| 2007 | Showbiz | ||
| 2008 | Bhootnath | Mrs. Jojo | |
| Khallbali: Fun Unlimited | Bipasha | ||
| 2009 | Paying Guests | Sweety | |
| 2010 | Milenge Milenge | Honey | |
| Toonpur Ka Superrhero | Ramola | ||
| 2011 | Ra.One | Teacher | |
| 2012 | Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum | Mrs.Dev | |
| I M 24 | |||
| 2018 | My Mother's Wedding | Parinaaz | Short film |
| 2020 | Virgin Bhanupriya | Tarot Card Reader | Released on ZEE5 |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999–2002 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | |
| 1999–2004 | Yes Boss | Kavita Vinod Verma |
| 2004 | Hum Sab Baraati | Harsha |
| 2005–2006 | Sanya | Tanaaz Gupta |
| 2005 | Batliwala House No. 43 | Mrs. Batliwala |
| Son Pari | Pari Shitara | |
| Nach Baliye 1 | Contestant | |
| 2006 | Shararat | Pritika the Ghost |
| 2007 | Karam Apnaa Apnaa | |
| Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Zenobia | |
| Mere Apne | ||
| Yes Boss | Kavita Vinod Verma till 2009 | |
| 2008 | Zara Nachke Dikha 1 | |
| 2009 | Hans Baliye | Herself |
| 2010 | Kya Mast Hai Life | Mrs. Zarina Khan |
| Ring Wrong Ring | Bindoo | |
| 2012–2013 | Kya Huaa Tera Vaada | Pammi Suri |
| Bigg Boss 6 | Contestant | |
| 2013 | Comedy Circus | Contestant |
| Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki 1 | ||
| 2013–2014 | Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara | Dilshad (Dilz) |
| 2014–2016 | Akbar Birbal | Rani Sahiba Jodha Bai |
| Jamai Raja | Resham Kesar Patel | |
| 2015 | Power Couple | Contestant |
| 2017–2018 | Ek Deewaana Tha | Odhni |
| 2018 | Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double | Shanno |
| 2020 | Choti Sarrdaarni[3] | Mrs . Martha |
| 2021–Present | Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey[4] | Kiran Kulshrestha a.k.a Goli |
As host
| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Filmy Daba Party | Host |
Personal life
Delnaaz met TV actor Rajeev Paul on the sets of Parivartan, a popular soap in 1993. The couple later married but got separated in 2010 after 14 years of marriage and got divorced in 2012. The two were participants on the reality TV series Bigg Boss 6.[5][6]
Delnaaz met Percy Karkaria, a DJ in 2012 after her divorce from her ex-husband. Both Delnaaz and Percy were going through a tough time when they met each other and soon became friends and then each other's support system, which blossomed into love. They soon began live-in relationship and are together till date.
See also
References
- "Diwali bash: Arjit Taneja parties with Sriti Jha, Asha Negi and others; latter says, 'What a pyaar!' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- "rediff.com: Nach Baliye, Folk style". Rediff.
- "Delnaaz Irani to join the cast of Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- "In Video: Promo of Star Plus' upcoming show Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey". Biz Asia. November 2021.
- Vickey Lalwani (12 July 2012). "Rajeev Paul is shocked at wife's allegation". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- Kavita Awaasthi (8 October 2012). "Delnaaz Irani-Rajeev Paul back with Bigg Boss 6". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 April 2016.