Delnaaz Paul Irani is an Indian actress of Irani origin. She has acted in both Bollywood movies and Hindi television serials. She has also acted in over twenty-five plays.
She is the elder sister of Television actor, Bhaktyaar Irani. Delnaaz met TV actor, Rajeev Paul on the sets of Parivartan, a popular soap in 1993. The couple later married but got separated in 2010 after 14 years of marriage, the two got divorced in 2012. Delnaaz cited infidelity on Rajeev’s part as the cause for the divorce, however, Rajeev denied the allegation. “We had decided never to go public with what had transpired behind closed doors. But now, I guess I need to speak up. In her interview, she (Delnaaz) hinted at me not being a faithful husband. But I never cheated on Delnaaz,” Rajeev said. He did, however, blame himself for the divorce stating that “Honestly, it all began when my career was going through a rough patch. I was depressed and even contemplated suicide,” said he. The two of them are currently participants on the reality TV series Bigg Boss 6.
Delnaaz has acted in several comic roles in Bollywood movies, item numbers, baarat. She has had one major blockbuster with Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and worked on several big projects. She has worked with some of the biggest names in Bollywood including Amitabh Bachan, Shahrukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta, and Kareena Kapoor. She participated in Nach Baliye, a reality dance show with her ex-husband, Rajiv Paul.She has become a popular television actress having starred in several serials such as Yes Boss and Baltiwalla House No. 49. She is presently seen as a Supporting lead in Ekta Kapoor’s Kya Huaa Tera Vaada on Sony TV and is also the Contestant in Bigg Boss 6.
Films Done By Delnaaz Irani
- 1999 C.I.D Bela
- 2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho Jaspreet Kapoor (Sweetu)
- 2004 Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha Dhillon Won Viewers choice Award
- 2005 Pyaar Mein Twist Dolly
- 2006 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Tanya Berry
- 2007 Showbiz
- 2008 Bhootnath Mrs. Jojo
- 2008 Khallbali: Fun Unlimited Bipasha
- 2009 Char Yaar Filming
- 2010 Milenge Milenge Honey
- 2010 Toonpur Ka Super Hero Ramola Released on 24 December 2010.
- 2011 Ra.One Teacher
- 2012 Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum Mrs.Dev
- 2012 Future to Bright Hai Ji Fansiben Patel As Delnaaz Paul
- 2013 I M 24
- 2018 My Mother’s Wedding Parinaaz Short film
Television Done By Delnaaz Irani
- 1999–2002 Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
- 1999–2009 Yes Boss Kavita Verma
- 2004 Hum Sab Baraati Harsha
- 2005–2006 Sanya Tanaaz Gupta
- 2005 Batliwala House No. 43 Mrs. Batliwala
- 2005 Son Pari Pari Shitara
- 2005 Shararat Pritika the Ghost
- 2005 Nach Baliye 1 Contestant
- 2007 Karam Apnaa Apnaa
- 2007 Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Zenobia
- 2008 Zara Nachke Dikha 1
- 2009 Hans Baliye Herself
- 2010 Kya Mast Hai Life Mrs. Zarina Khan
- 2012–2013 Kya Huaa Tera Vaada Pammi Suri
- 2013 Bigg Boss 6 Contestant
- 2013 Comedy Circus Contestant
- 2013–2014 Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara Dilshad (Dilz)
- 2014–2016 Akbar Birbal Rani Sahiba Jodha Bai
- 2015 Power Couple Contestant
- 2017–2018 Ek Deewaana Tha Odhni
- 2018 Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double Shanno
Hosting Done By Delnaaz Irani
- 2011 Filmy Daba Party Host