Darsheel Safary

Darsheel Safary is an Indian television and film actor. Safary made his film debut with the leading role of a student with learning disorder in Aamir Khan's directorial debut, the critically acclaimed drama Taare Zameen Par (2007), for which he won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.

Darsheel Safary
Safary at Lagaan 10 Year Celebration
Born (1997-03-09) 9 March 1997[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present

Career

In 2007, Safary made his acting debut in Taare Zameen Par, playing the film's protagonist Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi. Safary was discovered by script writer and creative director, Amol Gupte in late 2006 when he was looking for a male lead for Taare Zameen Par. After going through hundreds of auditions, Gupte found Safary at Shiamak Davar's dancing school, "Summer Funk". In choosing Safary, Gupte had a number of boys audition for a scene in which they would informally describe how they would "bunk" school after being given a few scenarios. He recalls, "It was a tough call. But Darsheel has the mischief in his eyes to be Ishaan. Everyone just naturally gravitated towards him."[2]

Safary's performance as a struggling dyslexic child was praised by film critics.[3][4] He won several awards for his performance. Taran Adarsh from indiaFM wrote, "Taare Zameen Par belongs to Master Darsheel Safary. A performance that makes the best of performances pale in comparison. A performance that deserves brownie points. A performance that'll always come first on your mind the moment someone mentions Taare Zameen Par. A performance that's impeccable, flawless and astounding. A performance that moves you and makes you reflect on your growing years. A performance that merits a special award!"[5] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN wrote, "Darsheel Safary steals your heart as Ishaan Awasthi. Darsheel is a revelation as an actor, he's spontaneous and lovable and carries this film completely on his shoulders".[6] Other reviewers called Safary the "real star of the film"[7] and his performance as "brilliant".[8]

In a 2007 interview, Safary stated that his career plans may include singing, dancing, becoming a businessman or jewellery designer.[9] In 2012, he participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (An Indian version of Dancing With The Stars) but was eliminated and came in 7th position.

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Director Notes
2007 Taare Zameen Par Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi Aamir Khan Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor
Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor
2010 Bumm Bumm Bole Pinu (Pinakin) Priyadarshan
2011 Zokkomon Kunal/Zokkomon Satyajit Bhatkal
2012 Midnight's Children Saleem Sinai Deepa Mehta

Television
Year Show Role Notes
2011 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Himself Guest Appearance
2012 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Himself Contestant
2015 Lage Raho Chachu Himself Guest Appearance
2016 Yeh Hai Aashiqui – Sun Yaar Try Maar Abhay

Music videos
Year Song Notes
2020 Pyaar Naal[10]

Awards
Year Ceremony Category Nominated Work Result Source
2008 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor Best Actor Taare Zameen Par Won [11]
Filmfare Award for Best Actor Nominated [12]
Zee Cine Award - Critics' Choice Best Actor Won [13]
Star Screen Awards Special Jury Award Won
V.Shantaram Awards Best Actor in a lead role Won [14]
Zee Cine Awards Best Child Artist - Most Promising Debut Won [13]

References
  1. anurag (9 June 2020). "90 के दशक की दश फ़िल्में" (in Hindi). sportwwe. Archived from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  2. Vij, Gauri (3 February 2008). "A leap of faith". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 August 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  3. Shahryar, Faridoon (27 December 2007). "Darsheel deserves National Award for Best Actor". IndiaFM. Archived from the original on 6 January 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
  4. Kelkar, Reshma (12 January 2008). "Darsheel Safary is best newcomer of the year!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 January 2008. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
  5. Adarsh Taran (21 December 2007). "Taare Zameen Par review". IndiaFM. Archived from the original on 20 January 2008. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
  6. Masand, Rajeev (21 December 2007). "Taare Zameen Par may change your life". IBN-CNN. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 10 April 2008.
  7. Pandohar, Jaspreet (18 December 2007). "Taare Zameen Par (2007)". BBC. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2008.
  8. Bhaskaran, Gautaman (31 January 2008). "Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2008.
  9. Rao, Girish (26 December 2007). "I want to be an actor, singer and dancer". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2008. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. Bollywood Hungama News Network (23 February 2008). "Winners of 53rd Fair One Filmfare Awards". IndiaFM. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2008.
  12. Bollywood Hungama News Network (6 February 2008). "Nominees – 53rd Annual Filmfare Awards". IndiaFM. Archived from the original on 15 February 2008. Retrieved 6 February 2008.
  13. Bollywood Hungama News Network (27 April 2008). "Winners of the Zee Cine Awards 2008". IndiaFM. Archived from the original on 30 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-27.
  14. "TZP wins V Shantaram award for Best Film". www.hindustantimes.com. 28 January 2009.
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