Apara Mehta eloped with Darshan Jariwala at 18, married him twice: ‘Paid his CA fees’

In a candid conversation with Hauterrfly, the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor also shared how work took over her life soon after marriage, why she believes spouses should avoid being in the same profession, and why financial independence is essential for every woman.Recalling how their love story began, Apara said she was just 18 while Darshan was 21, and both were still studying when they decided to get married. “We first eloped and got married. After that, we went back to our respective homes. He returned to his house, and I went back to mine,” she said. However, things quickly became complicated when her college sent a letter home because she had been missing classes. Apara admitted that instead of attending lectures, she would spend hours with Darshan at Rasraj restaurant near Mit