Shiv was born on February 10, 1985 in Mumbai. He is the son of Suneel Darshan, grandson of Darshan Sabharwal and nephew of Dharmesh Darshan. After completing graduation, Shiv took a formal training in acting and dancing at the Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares - The School for Actors and New York Film Academy, New York. At 17, he was first seen on the silver screen in Talaash: The Hunt Begins... as Akshay Kumar's stunt double. However, he made his official acting debut with Karle Pyaar Karle in 2014. His 2017 releases include Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha.