Deepak Tijori is one of the most talented actors that Hindi film industry has ever produced. Before starting his career in films he used to work as a front officer manager in Hotel Searock Mumbai. He use to sit outside the offices of famous production companies and gave multiple auditions. Deepak even auditioned for Maine Pyar Kiya but got rejected. The role then eventually went to Salman Khan who became a breakthrough star after his successful debut in the 1989 musical romantic drama. Deepak eventually marked his Bollywood debut in a supporting role in the superhit romantic drama Aashiqui (1990) which also marked the debut of its leading pair Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal. Following that he portrayed many notable yet supporting characters in films like Sadak Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander Vaastav Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Baadshah and among others. His first film as a lead hero was Phele Nasha (1993) which was a major box office flop. Later he ventured into direction with the erotic comedy Oops! in 2003. Deepak then helmed few other unmemorable projects such as Fareb Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat Tom Dick and Harry Fox and Do Lafzon Ki Kahani. His last release  Tipppsy (2024) was helmed and headlined by him. In 2006 he participated in reality TV show Bigg Boss which saw Rahul Roy his Aashiqui co-star as a winner. On the personal front Deepak Tijori grabbed headlines after the infamous dispute with his wife Shivani in 2017. Reports claim that he was discovered that their marriage wasnt legally valid as Shivani had never divorced her first husband. Also he was thrown out of their home prompting him to seek legal advice. Amid the ongoing dispute over their marriage Shivani reportedly demanded financial assistance from Deepak putting the actor in a tough spot. While he was not legally allowed to provide financial help due to their illegal marriage he reportedly felt pressure to do so. Deepaks dispute with his wife also took a toll on his relationship with their daughter Samara. He grew distanced from him surrounding the legal complications. As their marriage controversy grew Deepak expressed shock over her the situation while Shivani revealed that he was fully aware that his first marriage wasnt legally dissolved. She also legally accused him of trying to damage her reputation pretending to be unaware about the whole scenario.