Deepak Tijori Biography: Wife, Age, Daughter, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Deepak Tijori is an Indian film director, actor, and producer, widely recognized for his memorable supporting roles in 1990s Bollywood hits like Aashiqui (1990), Khiladi (1992), and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992).

Starting his career as a supporting actor, he transitioned into directing with Oops! (2003) and has since helmed films such as Fareb (2005) and Do Lafzon Ki Kahani (2016).

Profile

• Full Name: Deepak Tijori
• Stage Name: Deepak Tijori
• Born: 28, August 1961
• Age: 63 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer
• Height: 1.73m
• Parents: Mr. Tijori, Mrs. Tijori
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Shivani Tijori (m. 1994–2017)
• Children: Samara Tijori
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Deepak Tijori was born on August 28, 1961, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to a Parsi mother, a dancer and radio artiste, and a father referred to as Mr. Tijori. Information about his siblings is not publicly available.

Growing up in Mumbai, he developed an early interest in films, influenced by his mother’s artistic background, whom he has cited as his inspiration. Tijori attended Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, earning a degree in Commerce. His ethnicity is Indian, and his religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Deepak Tijori began his career with odd jobs, including working as a space seller for Cineblitz magazine and as a front office manager at Hotel Searock in Mumbai. His acting debut came with a minor role in Tera Naam Mera Naam (1988), followed by small parts in Parbat Ke Us Paar (1988) and Main Tera Dushman (1989).

His breakthrough came with Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui (1990), where his supporting role as Rahul Roy’s friend earned him recognition. Tijori became a sought-after supporting actor in the early 1990s, delivering notable performances in Khiladi (1992), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) as Shekhar Malhotra (a role originally meant for Milind Soman), and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) alongside Shah Rukh Khan.

His only lead role in Pehla Nasha (1993) failed commercially, prompting him to focus on supporting roles in films like Ghulam (1998) and Baadshah (1999).

Tijori transitioned to directing with Oops! (2003), a bold film about male strippers that he also wrote and produced. Despite facing censorship issues and mixed reviews, it marked a turning point for actress Mink Brar.

His subsequent directorials, Fareb (2005) and Khamoshh… Khauff Ki Raat (2005), both starring Shilpa Shetty, also faced censor challenges and received negative reviews but showcased his willingness to tackle unconventional themes.

Other directorial works include Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006), Fox (2009), and Do Lafzon Ki Kahani (2016), the latter sparking controversy for its intimate scenes. As a producer, Tijori’s TV serials like Rishtey and Thriller at 10 – Fareb (2001), which won an Indian Television Academy Award, were significant successes. He also produced thriller serials like Saturday Suspense and X-Zone.

Tijori’s recent acting roles include Raja Natwarlal (2014), Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 (2018), Ittar (2024), and Tipppsy (2024), where he also served as director, writer, and producer.

The latter, a thriller about female friendships, received praise from peers like Pooja Bhatt. In 2025, he earned his first Best Actor nomination for the short film Echoes of Us after 35 years in the industry, a milestone he described as overwhelming.

Tijori’s production house, Tijori Films, continues to explore diverse projects, and his resilience in navigating personal and professional challenges, including a 2023 cheating case against a co-producer, underscores his enduring presence in Indian cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @deepaktijoriteam
• Facebook Handle: Deepak Tijori
• Twitter Handle: @TijoriDeepak

Personal Life

Deepak Tijori married fashion designer Shivani Tijori in 1994, and they have a daughter, Samara Tijori, an aspiring actress. The couple separated in 2017 after Shivani discovered Tijori’s alleged affair with a yoga instructor and accused him of domestic violence.

Their marriage was later declared null and void as Shivani had not legally divorced her previous husband. Tijori faced housing disputes in 2012 when his Goregaon society asked him to vacate due to neighbor complaints, though the registrar ruled in his favor in 2014.

Filmography

• Tera Naam Mera Naam (1988)
• Parbat Ke Us Paar (1988)
• Main Tera Dushman (1989)
• Aashiqui (1990)
• Krodh (1990)
• Khiladi (1992)
• Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
• Pehla Nasha (1993)
• Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
• Fareb (2005)
• Khamoshh… Khauff Ki Raat (2005)
• Tom, Dick, and Harry (2006)
• Fox (2009)
• Department (2012)
• Raja Natwarlal (2014)
• Gollu Aur Pappu (2014)
• Do Lafzon Ki Kahani (2016)
• Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 (2018)
• Ittar (2024)
• Tipppsy (2024)

Net Worth

Deepak Tijori has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. His wealth primarily comes from his acting career in over 35 films, including hits like Aashiqui and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, and his directorial projects such as Oops! and Tipppsy.