Apara Mehta

Mehta has worked on stage since 1981. She has acted in over 150 plays in various roles. She has found a constant career in plays. Apara started her television career anchoring a children's programme called Santakukdi for Mumbai Doordarshan at the age of 15. Her first major break was in Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, in which she played Paro. Greater success came with Ekta Kapoor's blockbuster Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, in which she played Savita Mansukh Virani (mother-in-law of lead character Tulsi) on StarPlus. She then appeared in a negative role as Kukki Kaaki in Saat Phere and other soaps like Parrivaar, Dhak Dhak In Dubai, Dillagi, Alpviram, Hum Hain Anari, Love Marriage and Chandan Ka Palna. She also did comedy roles in Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo as Damini Devi Diwan, Golmaal Hai Bhai Sab Golmaal Hai as Pari on SAB TV and as Leela in Hamari Saas Leela on Colors TV. She also played supporting roles in some Bollywood films. She played a role in Firangi Bahu on Colors TV. She used to appear in Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai as Basundi on SAB TV. She was on the weekend horror/thriller fiction show Qayamat Ki Raat on Star Plus in 2018. She appeared in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai and Sai-Shraddha aur Saburi She played Manmita Chaddha in Choti Sarrdaarni and later appeared in Maddam Sir.