Actor Darshan Jariwala has responded to claims made by his estranged wife, actress Apara Mehta, about the reason behind their separation.
Apara had recalled an emotional conversation in which she said Darshan told her that he had “fallen out of love” and called her the “ugliest woman” he had come across. Darshan has now strongly disputed that account.
Darshan Jariwala Calls It A “False Memory”
In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Darshan said he believes Apara’s recollection may be an example of what he described as “false memory”.
He explained that memories of past events can change over time and claimed that the incident did not happen in the way Apara described it.
Darshan also said he would not normally make such a comment about anyone’s appearance.
“I’m not that kind of a guy who would even tell, let’s say, a plain-looking woman that she’s ugly,” he said.
He added that such a remark would be irrelevant to him and said he prefers to look at a person’s nature rather than their appearance.
What Apara Mehta Had Earlier Said
Apara recently spoke about her separation from Darshan in an interview with Hauterrfly.
She recalled being in the USA on one of their wedding anniversaries when she called Darshan. According to her account, he told her that they needed to talk.
After returning to India, Apara said Darshan told her that he wanted to separate because he had “fallen out of love”.
She further claimed that he said he did not like her anymore and called her the “ugliest woman” he had come across in his life.
Darshan has now denied that this conversation happened in the manner described.
The Couple Has Lived Separately For 23 Years
Darshan Jariwala and Apara Mehta got married in 1982. The couple has been living separately for around 23 years but have not legally divorced.
Darshan explained that he had filed divorce papers in the past, but the judge rejected the application because Apara did not give her consent at the time.
According to Darshan, Apara had initially agreed to the divorce but changed her decision before the judge.
He also accused her of presenting herself as a wronged victim, while Apara has shared her own version of their separation.
Darshan Says He Left Their House
Darshan also spoke about what happened after their separation.
He claimed that he gave his house in Santacruz West to Apara and their daughter before leaving.
He said that despite giving up the house, he did not have a proper home to live in at that time.
The comments have brought renewed attention to the couple’s long-separated relationship and their differing accounts of what happened.
How Darshan And Apara First Met
Darshan recalled meeting Apara during rehearsals for a Gujarati play. Apara’s mother was also performing in the play.
The two became friends and eventually developed a relationship.
Darshan said they were very young at the time. He was around 20 or 21, while Apara was a couple of years younger.
He also revealed that they eloped because Apara was worried that her parents might oppose their marriage because of caste-related differences.
Darshan Jariwala’s Acting Career
Darshan Jariwala is a well-known actor who has worked across films and television.
He has appeared in movies including Gandhi, My Father, Guru and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.
Apara Mehta is also a familiar face on Indian television and is widely known for her work in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
Conclusion
The latest comments from Darshan Jariwala have brought a fresh focus to his long-separated relationship with Apara Mehta.
While Apara has shared her recollection of the conversation that led to their separation, Darshan has rejected that version and described it as a possible case of “false memory”.
The two have remained legally married despite living separately for more than two decades.
FAQ
Why did Darshan Jariwala respond to Apara Mehta?
He responded after Apara spoke about their separation and recalled comments she said Darshan made about her appearance.
What did Darshan Jariwala say about the “ugliest woman” claim?
Darshan denied the account and said he was not the kind of person who would call even a plain-looking woman ugly.
Are Darshan Jariwala and Apara Mehta divorced?
No. They have been living separately for around 23 years but have not legally divorced.
When did Darshan Jariwala and Apara Mehta get married?
The couple got married in 1982.
How did Darshan Jariwala and Apara Mehta meet?
They met during rehearsals for a Gujarati play and developed a friendship before eventually getting married.