Dipen Raval is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Gujarati films and television shows. On 20 September 2022, Dipen made headlines when his Gujarati film Chhello Show (English titled ‘Last Film Show’) was announced as an official entry to the Oscars 2023 by the Film Federation of India under the category of Best International Feature Film.
Wiki/Biography
Dipen Raval was born on 18 June in Ahmedabad, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 11″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Dipen Raval belongs to a Gujarati family.
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information available about Dipen’s father. His mother’s name is Bhavana Raval.
Dipen Raval’s parents
Wife & Children
On 12 October, Dipen got married to Sweta Raval, an actor, model, and producer. Together, they have a son, Manjish Raval.
Dipen Raval with his wife and son
Religion
Dipen Raval follows Hinduism.
Dipen Raval worshipping the idol of Lord Ganesha
Career
Pharmacist
Initially, Dipen worked as a pharmacist, but he always aspired to become an actor. To pursue his dream of becoming an actor, Dipen quit his job as a pharmacist and started working as a theatre artist.
Theatre Artist
Dipen took part in several stage plays and theatrical productions. Some of his stage plays include Paankh Vina Na Patangiya, Ekla Chalo Re as Nikhil, Tame Josh Ma To Ame Honsh Ma, Vikalp, Salo Karave Gotalo, and Wife Chhe To Life Chhe.
Dipen Raval (left) in a still from the play Tame Josh Ma To Ame Honsh Ma
Dipen worked as a director for the play Salo Karave Gotalo.
Dipen Raval (left) in a still from the play Salo Karave Gotalo
Film
In September 2016, Dipen appeared in the short film Juvenile Delinquents on Vimeo.
Dipen Raval (left) in a still from the film Juvenile Delinquents
In the same year, he appeared in two Gujarati comedy films, Grand Hali and Navri Bazar. In 2017, Dipen played the role of Billubhai in the feature film Bhanwar.
Poster of the Gujarati film Bhanwar
In March 2018, Dipen acted in the film Ratanpur. In 2020, he appeared in the two short films, Locked in Lockdown and Fee on Fire Revenge on YouTube. In 2022, Dipen appeared in the film Bawari: The Silence of Women in which he played the role of a lawyer, Rahul Shastri.
Dipin Ravel in a still from the Gujarati film Bawari: The Silence of Women
In the same year, Dipen played the role of a father in the film Chhello Show, which is directed by Pan Nalin and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur. In an interview, he talked about the role he played in the film Chhello Show and said,
While making this film we knew this is something different. In movie I play the role of Samay’s father. In the movie initially, I oppose Samay going and working for film industry. But later I realise my son was right. It is (about a) very interesting relationship of father and son.”
Dipen Raval in a still from the Gujarati film Chhello Show, which made an official entry to Oscars 2023 under the Best International Feature Film category
Television
In April 2017, he played the role of a judge in the Hindi television show Savdhaan India: India Fights Back on Life OK. In January 2022, Dipen acted in the Gujarati television show Sorath Ni Mrs Singham in which he played the role of Vikramsinh on Colors Gujarati.
Dipen Raval in a still from the Gujarati television show Sorath Ni Mrs Singham
In the same year, he appeared as Mukulesh Inamdar in the Gujarati television show Prem Ni Bhavai on Colors Gujarati.
Dipen Raval in a still from the Gujarati television show Prem Ni Bhavai
Web series
In March 2019, Dipen appeared in the Hindi web series Modi: Journey of a Common Man on Eros Now.
Poster of the web series Modi – Journey of a Common Man
In July 2020, Dipen Raval, along with his wife, Sweta Raval, acted and directed the comedy web series Wife Mari 5G on YouTube. The series revolves around the relationship of husband and wife, and it showcases their routine life.
Dipen Raval in a still from the web series Wife Mari 5g on YouTube
Commercials
In 2022, Dipen Raval appeared in the commercial for the brand Super Doco.
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Awards
- 2014: Best Supporting Actor Award for the play “Chitralekha” in Mumbai
Dipen Raval posing with his Best Supporting Actor Award for the play Chitralekha in Mumbai
- 2017: Best Actor Award from Samast Gujarat Brahm Samaj
Dipen Raval posing with the award of Best Actor from Samast Gujarat Brahm Samaj
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, Dipen expressed his excitement about the selection of his Gujarati film Chhello Show at the 95th Academy Awards and said,
This is dream come true for me. I am extremely happy as (for) the first time a Gujarati movie is the official entry for the Oscars. A very proud moment for the Gujarati film industry”
- In an interview, Dipen recalled an incident when they encountered lions while shooting for the Gujarati film Chhello Show and said,
We faced difficulties while shooting. The entire film was shot in Gujarat’s Amreli, Dhari. On our set there was a time when lions had entered. We shot in heavy rains as well, but enjoyed a lot. It is kind of autobiography itself,”
- Dipen’s film, Chhello Show, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2021.
- Pan Nalin, director and writer of the film Chhello Show, won the Best Feature Film Award at the 3rd International Gujarati Film Festival (IGFF) in Atlanta, USA.
- In September 2019, Dipen was invited as a judge for a theatre event at the Gujarat Technological University in Ahmedabad.
Dipen Raval was invited as a judge at the Gujarat Technological University in Ahmedabad