Parzan Dastur

Parzaan Dastur is an Indian actor and writer. He is best remembered as the cute kid in the Dhara advertisement and the silent Sikh kid in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai by many Indians.

Early life Parzaan is an alumnus of St. Mary's (ICSE), Mumbai and H.R College of Commerce and Economics. He belongs to a Mumbai-based Parsi family and lives with his parents and younger brother. He is a proficient Pianist and has been learning since age 7.

Career Parzaan made his debut in the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as a silent Sikh boy and became famous for his only dialogue in the film, "Tussi Jaa Rahe Ho? Tussi Na Jao." His other movies are Mohabbatein (2000), Zubeidaa (2001) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). He played Parzan in Rahul Dholakia's Parzania (2007), about a boy who goes missing during the riots of 2002 Gujarat violence.

Parzaan played the male lead in Piyush Jha's Sikandar (2009), as a youngster who aspires to be a footballer, but finds a gun, which turns his world upside down.

Parzaan also wrote, produced and featured in a short film called Pocket Mummy, with his partner Nitesh Ranglani (who directed the film) and starring famous actress Madhoo in a pivotal role.

Awards He was nominated for Stardust award for Best Child Artist for his role in Sikandar (2009).

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Notes 1998 Woh Siddharth Dhar 1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Silent Sardar Kid 2000 Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Mischievous Boy on Plane Special appearance Mohabbatein Ayush 2001 Zubeidaa Young Riyaz (Rizzu) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Ashfaque's nephew Uncredited appearance in the song "Yeh Ladki Hai Allah" 2002 Haathi Ka Anda Kinto 2002 Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar Danny 2004 Hum Tum Hum(voice) 2007 Parzania Parzan Pithawala 2009 Sikandar Sikandar 2010 Break Ke Baad Young Abhay Gulati 2017 Pocket Mummy Siddharth Also writer