Vishal Jethwa, known for Mardaani 2 and Homebound, started his career in television, appearing in shows like Parvarrish. A resurfaced clip shows him as an unrecognizable extra, sparking reactions from fans online. Viewers praised his growth and performance. He will next be seen in Shakti Shalini and Don 3: The Final Chapter.
Vishal Jethwa, who played the terrifying antagonist in ‘Mardaani 2’ (2019) and later appeared in India’s Oscar submission ‘Homebound’ (2025), began his journey in television, where he has worked for over a decade.
During this time he appeared in shows like Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap (2013), Parvarrish (2015), and Peshwa Bajirao (2017). Now, a clip from his stint on ‘Parvarrish’ has resurfaced online and is attracting attention.
Vishal Jethwa’s old clip is resurfacing online
A social media user recently shared a 30-second video featuring Vishal Jethwa in a minor role as an extra in the family drama ‘Parvarrish’. The caption read: “Vishal Jethwa’s first uncredited role was as an extra in the 2011 Sony show Parvarrish.” In the clip, he is seen teasing Aanchal Munjal’s character, Ravi Ahuja, and appears completely unrecognizable.
Fans react to Vishal Jethwa’s throwback clip
The clip quickly made its way to Reddit, where it sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans and left many impressed with Jethwa’s development as an actor, especially in light of his recent work. “Imagine this guy played Sunny in Mardaani 2, what an amazing performance. On a side note, this show was very good,” one comment read. Another person commented, “The guy in Mardaani 2 was so scary that I was too scared to watch him act. He is a good actor. He is a good actor.”
“Sharing his thoughts, one user wrote: “He also played the younger version of the male lead in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste. He is very talented, I hope he gets good projects!” “He’s so versatile. I hope he stays humble and does a good job,” another commented, while a third added: “One of the most terrifying villains in recent times. His performance in Mardaani 2. Goosebumps.”
Vishal Jethwa’s upcoming projects
On the work front, Vishal Jethwa has ‘Shakti Shalini’ and ‘Don 3: The Final Chapter’ among his upcoming projects.
