Who is Deepak Tijori? Everything You Need to Know

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Indian Celebrities Born In August

Age: 63 Years, 63 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Shivani Tijori

children: Samara Tijori

Born Country: India

Actors Directors

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males

Notable Alumni: Narsee Monjee College

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education: Narsee Monjee College

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Is Deepak Tijori active on social media?

Yes, Deepak Tijori is active on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
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What are some popular movies directed by Deepak Tijori?

Some popular movies directed by Deepak Tijori include "Oops!", "Tom, Dick, and Harry", and "Fox".
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Has Deepak Tijori worked in any television shows?

Yes, Deepak Tijori has appeared in television shows such as "Aashirwad" and "Peshwa Bajirao".
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What is Deepak Tijori's approach to acting?

Deepak Tijori is known for his versatile acting style and dedication to his craft.

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Career

Deepak Tijori made his acting debut on the big screen in 1988 with a small role in the film ‘Tera Naam Mera Naam’. In the next couple of years, he appeared in films like ‘Main Tera Dushman’, ‘Parbat Ke Us Paar’, and ‘Kroadh’. It was in 1990 that he got his big break in the renowned filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s film ‘Aashiqui’. Tijori appeared as a close friend, named ‘Ballu’, of the lead character portrayed by Rahul Roy in the film. The film became a major hit among the young generation and featured many popular songs. It won four awards at the Filmfare Awards in 1991.

He appeared in many supporting roles throughout the 1990s and acted alongside Dharmendra and Govinda in the film ‘Kaun Kare Kurbanie’. He later appeared in the 1991 romantic drama film ‘Afsana Pyaar Ka’ alongside Aamir Khan. In the following years, Tijori appeared in some of the most popular films of that decade in Indian film history. He portrayed the character ‘Gotya’ in the Mahesh Bhatt directorial ‘Sadak’. The film featured Sanjay Dutt and Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter Pooja Bhatt in lead roles. The film was one of the highest-grossing ones of that decade. Like in his previous films, Tijori appeared as the sidekick of the male protagonist (played by Sanjay Dutt). He then featured in films like ‘Khiladi’ (alongside Akshay Kumar) and ‘Beta’ (alongside Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit).

His next big role came in the Mansoor Khan directorial sports drama film ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’. In the 1992 film, Deepak Tijori portrayed the character of ‘Shekhar Malhotra’, an arrogant college student and a brilliant cyclist. Tijori was the young antagonist of the film, which featured Aamir Khan and Ayesha Jhulka as the lead pair.

In the late 1990s, Tijori appeared in another film, ‘Ghulam,’ alongside Aamir Khan. The film was a huge hit at the box office and featured Deepak Tijori and Aamir Khan in one of the most controversial scenes in Indian cinema. The scene featured a dare game, between the two rivals, which involved running towards a moving train on the railway track. The scene encouraged a few young Indians to do the same, and reportedly a 14-year-old named Mohammed Afzal Raja lost his life trying to copy the scene.

He also featured in the comedy action film ‘Baadshah’ alongside Shah Rukh Khan as ‘Deepak Malhotra’. In the 1999 action crime film ‘Vaastav: The Reality’, Tijori appeared as a policeman, named ‘Kishore Kadam’, who is friends with the ‘bhaajiwala’ turned gangster ‘Raghu’ (played by Sanjay Dutt).

Deepak Tijori made his debut as a director in 2003 with a controversial film titled ‘Oops!’ which was based on male strippers. His next film ‘Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat’ featured many stars from the industry, including Juhi Chawla, Shilpa Shetty, Makarand Deshpande, and Avtar Gill. He also directed the films ‘Fareb’, ‘Tom, Dick, and Harry’, and ‘Fox’, none of which succeeded at the box office. The films were rated poorly and Tijori’s direction was dubbed as the work of an amateur by a few critics.

Tijori featured in as well as produced many television shows, including ‘Dial 100’ and ‘Thriller at 10 – Fareb’. The miniseries ‘Thriller at 10 – Fareb’ won the Best Miniseries award at the 2001 Indian Television Academy Awards.

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Family & Personal Life

Deepak Tijori was born on August 28, 1961, in Mumbai, India. He attended the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, and later joined a theatre group to learn acting. He struggled a lot during his initial years and often had to take up odd jobs to make ends meet. He was eventually successful in garnering good acting roles.

Tijori is married to fashion designer Shivani and has a daughter. His daughter was once reportedly kidnapped; the police managed to rescue her within a few hours and a suspect was also arrested for the crime.

Facts About Deepak Tijori

Deepak Tijori is a trained pilot and holds a private pilot license, showcasing his diverse skills beyond acting.

He is known for his passion for adventure sports and has participated in various extreme sports activities like skydiving and bungee jumping.

Deepak Tijori is an avid animal lover and actively supports animal welfare causes, reflecting his compassionate nature.

He is a talented painter and often indulges in creating artworks in his free time, displaying his creative side beyond the film industry.

Deepak Tijori has a keen interest in writing and has authored a book, highlighting his literary talent alongside his acting career.

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