India, July 25 -- Veteran television actor Apara Mehta has been making headlines after opening up about her decades-long separation from husband Darshan Jariwala in a candid interview. The actress recalled the painful end of their marriage, revealing that the couple has lived separately for over two decades but never legally divorced.

Following the emotional revelations, many have been searching for one question: Who is Apara Mehta? From ruling Indian television as the iconic Savita Virani to building a career spanning nearly five decades, here's everything you need to know about the actress.

Who is Apara Mehta?

Born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Apara Mehta began performing at a very young age. She trained in classical music and Kathak, and ...