Viraf Patel Biography: Wife, Parents, Movies, Age, TV Shows, Height, Net Worth, Real Name, Instagram, YouTube

Viraf Phiroz Patel, better known as Viraf Patel, is an Indian actor, model, screenwriter, and former Merchant Navy officer best known for his performances in Ek Boond Ishq, Mahi Way, Kismat, Naamkarann, Pathaan, Taish, Kutch Express, and Maharaj.

He first rose to prominence after winning the Grasim Mr. India 2005 title before establishing a successful career in television and films.

Viraf Patel
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Real Name:	Viraf Phiroz Patel
Stage Name:	Viraf Patel
Born:	June 12, 1980 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Pune, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian (Parsi)
Height:	1.88 m (188 cm)
Religion:	Zoroastrianism
Parents:	Phiroz Patel, Dolly Patel
Siblings:	Minocher Patel, Farhad Patel
Spouse:	Saloni Khanna Patel
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Veruzeh Patel
Occupation:	Actor, Model, Screenwriter
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Viraf Patel was born on June 12, 1980, in Pune, Maharashtra, India. His ethnicity is Indian (Parsi).

He is the son of Phiroz Patel and Dolly Patel. His religion is Zoroastrianism. He has two brothers, Minocher Patel and Farhad Patel.

He completed his schooling at Sardar Dastur Hoshang Boys’ High School in Pune before studying at the Mumbai Maritime Training Institute (MMTI).

After completing his education, he served in the Merchant Navy from 1999 to 2004, before leaving to pursue modeling and acting.

Career

Viraf Patel began his entertainment career after winning the Grasim Mr. India 2005 title.

He became a successful fashion model, walking for leading designers at India Fashion Week and Lakmé Fashion Week, while also appearing in numerous television commercials, including a popular Limca campaign.

He made his acting debut in the television series Mahi Way (2010), followed by leading roles in Kismat, Teri Meri Love Stories, and Ek Boond Ishq, where his portrayal of Mrityunjay Singh Shekhawat earned widespread acclaim.

He later appeared in Naamkarann, 13 Mussoorie, Taish, Koi Jaane Na, Pathaan, Kutch Express, Maharaj, and Shubhchintak.

In addition to acting, Patel has written screenplays for films including Kutch Express and Shubhchintak, and has produced documentary projects focusing on social issues.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner of the Grasim Mr. India 2005 title
• Gained widespread recognition for Ek Boond Ishq
• Wrote the screenplay for Kutch Express
• Worked as an actor, model, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker

Personal Life

Viraf Patel, 46 years old, is married to actress Saloni Khanna Patel. The couple got engaged in February 2021 and married on May 6, 2021.

There are no publicly available details about his past relationships. The couple have a child named Veruzeh Patel.

He enjoys writing, listening to music, travelling, fitness, and sailing. His height is 1.88 m (188 cm).

Net Worth

Viraf Patel has a net worth of $3 million USD. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as an actor, model, and screenwriter.

His income comes from television series, feature films, modeling assignments, screenplay writing, brand endorsements, commercial appearances, and other entertainment ventures.

Filmography

• Mahi Way (2010)
• Kismat (2011)
• Mummy Punjabi (2011)
• Teri Meri Love Stories (2012)
• Ek Boond Ishq (2013–2014)
• Naamkarann (2016–2017)
• 13 Mussoorie (2018)
• Taish (2020)
• Koi Jaane Na (2021)
• Pathaan (2023)
• Kutch Express (2023)
• Maharaj (2024)
• Shubhchintak (2025)

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