Shiv Darshan
Shiv Darshan is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Shiv Darshan began their career in 2014 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 12 years. With 30 credits to their name, Shiv Darshan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. An emerging voice in Tamil cinema, Shiv Darshan is already attracting significant attention for their distinctive work.
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Biography
Shiv Darshan is a Hindi film actor and the son of filmmaker Suneel Darshan and nephew of director Dharmesh Darshan. He made his acting debut with Karle Pyaar Karle (2014), playing Kabir, a romantic lead in a story about two rebels, followed by a supporting role as Raju in the Varun Dhawan–Alia Bhatt blockbuster Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) directed by Shashank Khaitan. Prior to his acting career, he worked as a body double for Akshay Kumar in Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003), giving him early exposure to film sets. His career has largely been shaped by his industry lineage, though his major-studio appearances have yet to yield a mainstream commercial breakthrough.
Career Milestones
Film debut as lead actor in Karle Pyaar Karle, produced by his father Suneel Darshan
View film →Appeared in Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha in a significant role
Supporting role as Raju in the blockbuster Badrinath Ki Dulhania alongside Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt
View film →Shiv Darshan by the Numbers
If you watched every Shiv Darshan film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 4 hours.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Legacy & Influence
Shiv Darshan is a supporting actor in Hindi cinema whose career trajectory began in the early 2010s. His most notable contribution to Indian cinema is his role as Raju, the friend and confidant to the male lead Varun Dhawan, in the commercially successful romantic drama 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' (2017). The film was a major box office hit and is remembered for its portrayal of modern relationships and subtle social commentary on gender roles and dowry. Darshan's performance, though in a supporting capacity, was part of the film's ensemble cast that contributed to its relatable and vibrant atmosphere. His earlier leading role in 'Karle Pyaar Karle' (2014) did not achieve significant commercial or critical success. As such, his impact on the industry is defined by a specific, memorable supporting performance in a major production rather than a sustained leading career. He has not been a prolific actor, and his filmography remains limited. His contribution lies in effectively fulfilling character roles that support the narrative of larger films, a vital function within the collaborative structure of mainstream Bollywood filmmaking.

