Parzaan Dastur
Indian actor and writer
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Parzaan Dastur is an Indian actor and writer. He is best remembered as the cute kid in the Dhara advertisement and the silent Sikh kid in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai[1] by many Indians.
Parzaan Dastur | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 November 1991 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupations | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Years active | 1998–2017 |
Early life
Parzaan is an alumnus of St. Mary's (ICSE), Mumbai and H.R College of Commerce and Economics. He belongs to a Mumbai-based Parsi family and lives with his parents and younger brother. He is a proficient Pianist and has been learning since age 7.
Career
Parzaan made his debut in the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as a silent Sikh boy and became famous for his only dialogue in the film, "Tussi Jaa Rahe Ho? Tussi Na Jao." His other movies are Mohabbatein (2000), Zubeidaa (2001) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). He played Parzan in Rahul Dholakia's Parzania (2007), about a boy who goes missing during the riots of 2002 Gujarat violence.
Parzaan played the male lead in Piyush Jha's Sikandar (2009), as a youngster who aspires to be a footballer, but finds a gun, which turns his world upside down.
Parzaan also wrote, produced and featured in a short film called Pocket Mummy, with his partner Nitesh Ranglani (who directed the film) and starring famous actress Madhoo in a pivotal role.[2]
Awards
He was nominated for Stardust award for Best Child Artist for his role in Sikandar (2009).[3]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Woh | Siddharth Dhar | |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Silent Sardar Kid | |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai | Mischievous Boy on Plane | Special appearance |
| Mohabbatein | Ayush | ||
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Young Riyaz (Rizzu) | |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Ashfaque's nephew | Uncredited appearance in the song "Yeh Ladki Hai Allah" | |
| 2002 | Haathi Ka Anda | Kinto | |
| 2002 | Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar | Danny | |
| 2004 | Hum Tum | Hum (voice) | |
| 2007 | Parzania | Parzan Pithawala | |
| 2009 | Sikandar | Sikandar | |
| 2010 | Break Ke Baad | Young Abhay Gulati | |
| 2017 | Pocket Mummy | Siddharth | Also writer |
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