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 by many Indians.

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.

Awards

He was nominated for Stardust award for Best Child Artist for his role in Sikandar (2009).

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998WohSiddharth Dhar
1998Kuch Kuch Hota HaiSilent Sardar Kid
2000Kaho Naa Pyaar HaiMischievous Boy on PlaneSpecial appearance
MohabbateinAyush
2001ZubeidaaYoung Riyaz (Rizzu)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamAshfaque's nephewUncredited appearance in the song "Yeh Ladki Hai Allah"
2002Haathi Ka AndaKinto
2002Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar BaarDanny
2004Hum TumHum (voice)
2007ParzaniaParzan Pithawala
2009SikandarSikandar
2010Break Ke BaadYoung Abhay Gulati
2017Pocket MummySiddharthAlso writer

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