Viraf Patel is an Indian Model and Television Actor. He was born on 12 June 1980 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He is best known for playing the role of Shiv in Sony TV’s serial Mahi Way. He made his television debut in 2010 with Sony TV’s serial Mahi Way as Shiv Deshraj. He has appeared in television serials like Rishta.com, Kismat, Teri Meri Love Stories, Ek Boond Ishq, Naamkarann and Laal Ishq. In 2011, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Mummy Punjabi as Arjun Arora. In the same year, he made his Punjabi film debut with the film Superman Ki Bhi Maa!!. In 2012, he made his debut in theatre with Vikram Kapadia’s “Bombay Talkies”.
Name | Viraf Patel |
Full Name | Viraf Phiroz Ali |
Nickname | Viraf |
Date of birth | 12 June 1980 |
Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Age (as in 2022) | 42 years old |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Profession | DJ, Anchor, Host, Sailor, Endorser, Actor, Model |
Known For | Shiv in Mahi Way (2010) |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Zoroastrian (Parsi) |
Hometown | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Food habit | Not Known |
Hobbies | Writing, Listening Music |
Years active | 2005-present |

Viraf Patel Career –
- He made his television debut in 2010 with Sony TV’s serial Mahi Way as Shiv Deshraj.
- In the same year, he played the role of Arjun Khanna in Sony TV’s serial Rishta.Com.
- In 2011, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Mummy Punjabi as Arjun Arora.
- In the same year, he made his Punjabi film debut with the film Superman Ki Bhi Maa!!.
- Also in 2011, he played the role of Aditya Raj Merchant in Sony TV’s serial Kismat.
- In 2012, he played the role of Shreshth Kashyap in Star Plus’s TV serial Teri Meri Love Stories.
- In the same year, he made his debut in theatre with Vikram Kapadia’s “Bombay Talkies”.
- From 2013-2014, he played the role of Mrityunjay Singh Shekhawat in Life OK’s TV serial Ek Boond Ishq.
- In 2015, he hosted DD National’s TV show Hunnarbaaz season 2.
- From 2016-2017, he played the role of Ashish Mehta in Star Plus’s TV serial Naamkarann.
- In 2017, he played the role of Samrat S. in MTV India’s serial MTV Big F S2E06.
- In the same year, he gave his voice for the Lord Vishnu character in the film Hanuman: Da’ Damdaar.
- In 2018, he appeared as a guest in television show Showbiz with Vahbiz E09.
- In the same year, he played the role of Rishi Pant in Viu’s web series 13 Mussoorie.
- Also in 2018, he played the role of Amar in &TV’s episodic show Laal Ishq.
- In 2019, he played the role of Navzar in Flip E03 – “Massage”.
- In the same year, he played the role of Vikram in Sony Liv’s web series Heartbreak Hotel E01- Phenomenal.
- Also in 2019, he played the role of Prem Bhagwandas Ahuja in ALT Balaji’s web series The Verdict- State vs Nanavati.
- In 2020, he played the role of Shozi in Zee5’s web series Taish.
- In 2021, he played the role of Vicky Singhania in the film Koi Jaane Na.
Viraf Patel Family Background –
Viraf Patel was born and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He belongs to a Zoroastrian (Parsi) Family. His father’s name is Phiroz Patel and his mother’s name is Dolly Patel. He has two brothers named Minocher Patel & Farhad Patel.
Father | Phiroz Patel |
Mother | Dolly Patel |
Brother | Minocher Patel & Farhad Patel![]() ![]() |
Sister | N/A |
Viraf Patel Marital status/ Relationship and More –
Marital status of Viraf Patel is Married. He tied a knot with television Actress Saloni Khanna on 6 May 2021.
Marital status | Married |
Affairs/ Girlfriend | Saloni Khanna (Actress) |
Wife/ Spouse | Saloni Khanna |
Marriage Date | 20 February 2021 (engaged) 6 May 2021 (married) |
Children | N/A |

Viraf Patel Height/ Weight & Physical State –
The height of Viraf Patel is approximately 6 feet 2 inches and their body weight is around 86 kg. His full body measurements are Chest – 44 Inches, Waist – 32 Inches, and Biceps – 16 Inches. He has stylish black colour hair and brown eyes.
Height | 6’2″ (188 cm) |
Weight | 86 kg (190 lbs) |
Chest | 44 Inches |
Waist | 32 Inches |
Biceps | 16 Inches |
Eye color | Brown |
Hair color | Black |
Viraf Patel’s Favourite Things –
Favourite Actor | Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Boman Irani |
Favourite Film | Bollywood – Munna Bhai MBBS (2003), Taare Zameen Par (2007) Hollywood – The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Crash (2004) |
Favourite Food | Dal Roti & Sabji, Oriental cuisine, Brownie |
Favourite Colour | Blue |
Favourite Beverage | Fresh Lime Soda sweet |
Favourite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
Favourite Song | Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh by Lata Mangeshkar |
Favourite Singer | A.R. Rahman |
Viraf Patel Educational Qualification –
There is no information available about his schooling and college. When we have any information available about his Educational Qualification then we will update you soon.
School | Not Known |
College | Not Known |
Qualification | Graduate |

Viraf Patel’s Net worth –
The net worth of Viraf Patel is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. Viraf Patel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor.
Net worth (2022) | $1 Million – $5 Million dollars |
Source of Income | Acting |
Some lesser-known facts about Viraf Patel –
- Does Viraf Patel Smoke? Not Known
- Does Viraf Patel Drink Alcohol? Not Known
- He was born and brought up in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- He belongs to a Zoroastrian (Parsi) Family.
- He is best known for playing the role of Shiv in Sony TV’s serial Mahi Way.
- He made his television debut in 2010 with Sony TV’s serial Mahi Way as Shiv Deshraj.
- He has appeared in television serials like Rishta.com, Kismat, Teri Meri Love Stories, Ek Boond Ishq, Naamkarann and Laal Ishq.
- In 2011, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Mummy Punjabi as Arjun Arora.
- In the same year, he made his Punjabi film debut with the film Superman Ki Bhi Maa!!.
- In 2012, he made his debut in theatre with Vikram Kapadia’s “Bombay Talkies”.
- Before entering the entertainment industry, he was a sailor in the merchant navy from 1999 to 2004.
- He won the title of The Grasim Mr. India 2005.