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Delnaaz Irani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth4 September 1972

Age52 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusEngaged

SpouseRajeev Paul (m. 1998; div. 2012)

FamilyFather - Mehelli Irani; Mother - Honey Irani; Brothers - Paurus Irani and Bakhtiyaar Irani

Delnaaz Irani Biography

Delnaaz Irani is an Indian actress from Mumbai known for character roles in film and television. With a career spanning stage, TV and film, she gained wide

Early life and background

Delnaaz Irani was born on 4 September 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She grew up in the same city and attended J.B. Vachha High School before going on to pursue higher education at Jai Hind College. Raised in a Zoroastrian family, Delnaaz is the daughter of Mehelli Irani and Honey Irani. She has at least two brothers: Paurus Irani, who is a doctor, and Bakhtiyaar Irani, who works as an actor.

Career

Delnaaz built a career as an actress across television, film and music videos. Her screen debut is listed as the film C.I.D. (1999), and she later appeared on television in Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (2002). Over the years she has become recognizable for supporting and character parts; one of her better-known film roles was as Jaspreet Kapoor (Sweetu) in Kal Ho Naa Ho.

In addition to film and scripted television, Delnaaz has been involved in reality and competition shows. She took part in Nach Baliye 1 in 2005 with her then-husband Rajeev Paul. She also entered the Bigg Boss 6 house in 2012 and was evicted after about two months. In 2015 she and her boyfriend Percy Karkaria competed together on Sony TV’s adventure series Power Couple.

Earlier in her career she was featured in a 1990s music video by Baba Sehgal titled Ga Ga Ga Gori Gori, an appearance noted for showing her at a slimmer physique compared with later years.

Public profile

Delnaaz is often referred to by the nickname Dellu. Her physical profile listed in public records includes a height of approximately 157 cm (about 5'2"), weight around 78 kg (172 lbs) and measurements cited as roughly 37-34-37. Her eye colour is described as black and her hair as brown.

Her tastes and hobbies are part of her public persona: she enjoys cooking and is reported to favour dhansak and Chinese cuisine. She has named Rishi Kapoor among her favourite actors and cited Smriti Irani as a favourite actress. Films she has mentioned liking include Karz, Amar Akbar Anthony and The Sound of Music. A favourite restaurant is listed as The Laughing Cavalier in Mumbai.

Personal life

Delnaaz married actor Rajeev Paul in 1998; the couple later divorced in 2012. She was romantically linked to DJ Percy Karkaria, with whom she has participated on reality television; the pair were engaged on 4 September 2022. Public listings note her marital status as engaged.

Additional notes

Delnaaz’s elder brother Paurus trained at Grant Medical College and J.J. Hospital in Mumbai. Her career has included both scripted roles and reality television appearances, and she has maintained visibility in Indian entertainment across several decades.

Latest updates

As of the information provided, Delnaaz Irani was 52 years old in 2024 and had announced an engagement on 4 September 2022. She continues to be recognised for her work in films like Kal Ho Naa Ho and for multiple television and reality show appearances.
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Recent Work

Kal Ho Naa Ho

Played the role of Jaspreet Kapoor (Sweetu) in the film

Power Couple (Sony TV)

Contestant on the 2015 season with Percy Karkaria

2015
Bigg Boss 6

Entered the Bigg Boss 6 house in 2012; evicted after two months

2012
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Career Highlights

  1. Film role as Jaspreet Kapoor (Sweetu) in Kal Ho Naa Ho
  2. Contestant on Nach Baliye 1 (2005) with Rajeev Paul
  3. Participant in Bigg Boss 6 (2012)
  4. Contestant on Power Couple (2015) with Percy Karkaria
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delnaaz Irani born?

4 September 1972

What is Delnaaz Irani known for?

Actress

What is Delnaaz Irani’s marital status?

Engaged

Who is Delnaaz Irani married to?

Rajeev Paul (m. 1998; div. 2012)