My Compelling Story

Dipen Raval is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Gujarati films and television shows. Dipen is popularly known for playing the role of Bapuji in the Gujarati film Chhello Show (English titled ‘Last Film Show’), which was chosen by the Film Federation of India on 20 September 2022 to compete at the 95th Academy Awards under the Best International Feature Film category.After completing his graduation, Dipen worked as a pharmacist, but he was fond of acting and always dreamt of becoming an actor. To fulfil his aspirations of becoming an actor, Dipen quit his job as a pharmacist and started working as a theatre artist.Dipen actively participated in various 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. Poster of Dipen Raval’s play Ekla Chalo Re.Dipen worked as a director for the play Salo Karave Gotalo. Poster of Dipen Raval’s play Ekla Chalo Re.In 2016, Dipen appeared in two Gujarati comedy films, Grand Hali and Navri Bazar. Dipen Raval (second from left) in a still from the Gujarati film Grand Hali.Later, Dipen appeared in a few Gujarati films like Bhanwar as Billubhai (2017), Ratanpur (2018), Locked in Lockdown, and Fee on Fire Revenge (2022).In April 2017, Dipen appeared as a judge in the Hindi television show Savdhaan India: India Fights Back on Life OK.In September 2019, Dipen was invited to the Polytechnic College in Ahmedabad to judge a theatre event for the Gujarat Technological University (GTU). Dipen Raval was invited as a judge for the Gujarat Technological University’s theatre event at Polytechnic College in Ahmedabad.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 is based on the concept of showcasing the relationship between a husband and wife. Dipen Raval in a still from the web series Wife Mari 5g on YouTube.Dipen’s film, Chhello Show, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2021.