Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Darshan Jariwala Denies Apara Mehta’s ‘Ugliest Woman’ Claim
Darshan Jariwala and Apara Mehta are actors who married in 1982.
They have lived separately since 2003 but are still legally married.
Apara said Darshan told her that he no longer loved her and called her very unattractive.
Darshan says he never said those words.
He believes her memory of what happened may have changed over time.
He says they grew apart because their lives, priorities and careers became different.
Darshan also said he tried to divorce, but the application was rejected after Apara did not consent in court.
He says he has moved on, is in a new relationship and stays in regular contact with their daughter.
Apara Mehta said Darshan Jariwala told her he had fallen out of love and called her “the ugliest woman” before their separation.
Jariwala denied making the remark and described Mehta’s recollection as a possible case of “false memory.”
The actors married in 1982, separated in 2003 and remain legally married after a divorce application was rejected.
Jariwala attributed the separation to changing priorities, circumstances, careers and thinking, while Mehta’s account focused on their final conversation.
Jariwala said he remains in regular contact with their daughter and rejected Mehta’s claim that she raised her singlehandedly.
- Who
- Actors Darshan Jariwala and Apara Mehta, who have been separated for 23 years.
- What
- Jariwala responded to Mehta’s account of their separation, denied insulting her and disputed her claims about their family life.
- When
- They married in 1982 and separated in 2003; Mehta discussed the relationship last month, followed by Jariwala’s recent interview.
- Where
- Jariwala said he left their home in Santacruz West; he addressed the claims in a conversation with Siddharth Kannan.
- Why
- Jariwala said their priorities, circumstances, careers and views about life changed as they grew apart.
Apara Mehta’s Account
Darshan Jariwala’s Response
What was said before the separation
Apara Mehta’s Account
Mehta said Jariwala told her that he had fallen out of love, did not like her anymore and considered her “the ugliest woman” he had seen.
Darshan Jariwala’s Response
Jariwala denied saying this, calling it a possible case of false memory and saying he would not describe even a plain-looking woman as ugly.
Reason for the separation
Apara Mehta’s Account
Mehta’s account centers on Jariwala’s alleged statement during their final conversation before he left their home.
Darshan Jariwala’s Response
Jariwala said they grew apart because their priorities, circumstances, careers and thinking changed.
Why the divorce did not happen
Apara Mehta’s Account
The articles do not provide Mehta’s explanation for why the couple remained legally married.
Darshan Jariwala’s Response
Jariwala said Mehta initially agreed to a mutual-consent divorce but changed her mind before the judge, causing the application to be rejected.
Raising their daughter
Apara Mehta’s Account
Mehta has claimed that she raised their daughter singlehandedly.
Darshan Jariwala’s Response
Jariwala disputed that claim, saying he stays in regular contact with his daughter and has been a good father.
Public discussion of the relationship
Apara Mehta’s Account
Mehta discussed the separation publicly after more than two decades.
Darshan Jariwala’s Response
Jariwala questioned why she was raising the matter 23 years after their separation and accused her of presenting herself as a wronged victim.
- Marriage status
- Jariwala and Mehta married in 1982, have lived separately since 2003 and have not legally divorced.
- Mehta’s account
- Mehta said Jariwala told her he had fallen out of love with her and called her “the ugliest woman” he had seen.
- Jariwala’s response
- Jariwala denied making the remark and called Mehta’s recollection a possible case of “false memory.”
- Divorce application
- Jariwala said he filed divorce papers, but the judge rejected the application after Mehta did not give consent in court.
- Family home
- Jariwala said he left their house in Santacruz West for Mehta and their daughter and temporarily stayed with friends.
- Current relationship
- Jariwala said he is in a relationship with interior designer and architect Anahita Italia, and that Mehta knows about it.
- Daughter
- Jariwala said he remains in regular contact with his daughter and rejected the claim that Mehta raised her singlehandedly.
- Career milestone
- Jariwala said a cola-brand commercial with Aishwarya Rai preceded his breakthrough role in the 2007 film Gandhi, My Father.
Sources
‘Playing a victim’: Darshan Jariwala hits back at wife Apara Mehta’s ‘ugliest woman’ claim
Darshan Jariwala Hits Back At Estranged Wife Apara Mehta's 'Ugliest Woman' Claim: 'She's Playing Character Of A Nice, Wronged Victim'
