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Date of birth15 November 1978
Age47 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
ProfessionActor, Dancer, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseTannaz Irani
FamilySon - Zeus Irani; Daughter - Zara Irani; Stepdaughter - Zianne; Mother - Roda Irani; Father - Mehelli Irani (deceased); Siblings - Delnaaz Irani, Paurus Irani
Bhakhtyar Irani Biography
Bhakhtyar Mehelli Irani was born on 15 November 1978 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raised in a Parsi family that practices Zoroastrianism, he completed his schooling at St. Mary High School and later attended Jai Hind College in Mumbai.
Early life and backgroundBhakhtyar Mehelli Irani was born on 15 November 1978 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raised in a Parsi family that practices Zoroastrianism, he completed his schooling at St. Mary High School and later attended Jai Hind College in Mumbai. From an early age he developed a passion for dance; by the eighth grade he had begun formal training and spent much of his youth performing as a background dancer at events and award shows.
He comes from a family involved in the entertainment and professional fields. His father was Mehelli Irani (deceased) and his mother is Roda Irani. His sister Delnaaz Irani is an actress, and his brother Paurus Irani works in the pharmaceutical industry. Bhakhtyar grew up in Mumbai and identifies strongly with the city as his hometown.
Career
Bhakhtyar’s career began in performance and choreography. Early on he assisted established choreographers and worked as a background dancer in films and stage productions. Notably, he appeared as a background dancer in the song "Koi Mil Gaya" from the 1998 film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and later did small film work including a brief part in Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000).
He moved from behind-the-scenes dance roles to television in the mid-2000s. His television debut came in 2005 as Shah Rukh Batliwala in Batliwala House No. 43 on Sony TV, a performance that earned him a nomination for Best Actor in a Comic Role at the Indian Telly Awards. His reality-show appearances helped raise his public profile: in 2006 he and his wife participated in Nach Baliye Season 2 and finished third. Over the years he took part in a range of reality formats including Zara Nachke Dikha, Bigg Boss Season 3 (2009), Maa Exchange (2011), Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki (2013), and Nach Baliye – Shriman Vs Shrimati (2013).
Bhakhtyar has taken on a variety of television roles beyond reality TV. In 2008 he played Dr. Dayal in the film Karz and appeared on the Sab TV show Lo Ho Gayi Pooja Iss Ghar Ki as Shiv Raj Khosla. He received broader recognition for his portrayal of Ronnie D’Souza in the Sony SAB comedy Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hain (2014). He later appeared as Peter in the StarPlus series Khichdi (2018) and played Jamie Paul in Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey (2021). In 2023 he was seen as Vyom Sharma in the Colors TV show Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal.
Alongside television and film, Bhakhtyar has worked in web series and commercials. He appeared in the ALTBalaji web series Zaban Sambhal Ke (2018) as Perzin and has acted in advertisements for brands such as Kwality Biscuits, Roll On, and Perfect Care Shampoo. In 2022 he was part of the film Rocket Gang.
Entrepreneurial ventures and dance education have also been part of his work. In 2013 Bhakhtyar and his wife, Tannaz Irani, launched the TEE and BEE Dance Institute in Dubai. He and Tannaz have continued to collaborate professionally, including appearing together in the music video Ankhon Mein Surma in 2017.
Public profile
Bhakhtyar is often described as a fitness enthusiast and maintains a regular workout routine. At one point he undertook a significant weight-loss effort, reducing his weight notably over a two-month period to address concerns about his on-screen image.
Off screen he lives with his wife, actress Tannaz Irani, and their children: a son, Zeus, and a daughter, Zara. Tannaz has a daughter from a previous marriage, Zianne, who is part of their blended family. Bhakhtyar is an animal lover and keeps pet dogs, often sharing photos of them on social media. He has visible tattoos that include the names of family members.
He has held roles as a brand ambassador, and in March 2023 was appointed by We4U India, an online home-maintenance services platform. He continues to be active across television, digital platforms and public appearances.
Latest updates
Recent credits include a role in the 2022 film Rocket Gang and television work in 2023 on Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal. He continues to appear in commercials and to represent brands publicly. As of 2024 he remains active in acting, dance education and brand partnerships.
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Recent Work
Film appearance (2022)
2022Television role as Vyom Sharma on Colors TV (2023)
2023Appointed brand ambassador for the home-maintenance platform (March 2023)
2023Career Highlights
- Television debut as Shah Rukh Batliwala in Batliwala House No. 43 (2005)
- Finished third in Nach Baliye Season 2 (2006) with wife Tannaz Irani
- Played Ronnie D’Souza in Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hain (2014)
- Launched TEE and BEE Dance Institute in Dubai with wife (2013)
- Appeared in web series Zaban Sambhal Ke (2018) and film Rocket Gang (2022)
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