Disha Vakani
Disha Vakani (born 17 August),[1] is an Indian film and television actress. She was known for playing the role of Daya Jethalal Gada on the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Disha Vakani | |
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Disha Padia at the launch of 'Experience Blindness' | |
| Born | 17 August |
| Education | Gujarat College, Ahmedabad |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997-present |
| Known for | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Spouse | Mayur Padia (m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Disha Vakani was born in a Gujarati family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She graduated in Dramatics from Gujarat College, Ahmedabad.[2]
Career
She started her career as a stage actress in Gujarati theatre and has starred in plays like Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel and Lali Lila.[2] She has played supporting roles in Hindi films like Devdas (2002) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008).[3] She has played the lead role of Dayaben Gada in SAB TV's sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2008.[4][5][6] Her brother Mayur Vakani also plays her on-screen brother Sundarlal or Sundar. She went on maternity leave in September 2017 and did not return back. She was never seen on Television or Social media after leaving the Show.[7][8]
Personal life
She married a Mumbai-based chartered accountant named Mayur Padia on 24 November 2015.[9][10] On 27 November 2017, the couple became parents to a baby girl.[7] On 24 May 2022 , the couple became parents again to a baby boy.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kamsin: The Untouched | Pinky | Hindi |
| 1999 | Pandadu Lilu Ne Rang Rato | Parul | Gujarati |
| Phool Aur Aag | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Paiso Maro Parmeshwar | Gujarati | |
| Devdas | Sakhi | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Yasmin | |
| 2006 | Jaana... Let's Fall in Love | Salma Disa | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Madhavi | |
| C Kkompany | Railway employee's widow | ||
| Love Story 2050 | Maid |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan | Sanskriti | |
| 2004 | Khichdi | Nurse | |
| 2005 | Instant Khichdi | Nisha | Episode 2 |
| Hero - Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai | School Teacher | ||
| 2004–2005 | Aahat | Bina | |
| 2008–2017 , 2018 , 2019 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Daya Jethalal Gada | |
| 2014 | CID | Guest |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Indian Television Academy Awards | ITA Award for Best Actress - Comedy | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won[2] |
| 2009 | 9th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Popular) | ||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress - Comedy | |||
| 2010 | 3rd Zee Gold Awards | Best Comic Actor (Popular) | ||
| 10th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Popular) | |||
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress - Comedy | ||
| 2015 |
References
- ^ "Daya Ben aka Disha Vakani turns a year older". The Times of India. 17 August 2015. from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ a b c . Mumbai Mirror. 30 December 2011. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ Jhumari Nigam-Misra (12 November 2009). "Pretty women". from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Comedy Inc". 1 July 2010. from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Character's the KING". The Indian Express. 25 November 2010. from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Funny female bone". The Times of India. 21 June 2009. from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Confirmed! Disha Vakani not returning as Dayaben on 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'". dna. 23 January 2019. from the original on 20 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Asit Modi on replacing Disha Vakani on Taarak Mehta Ko Ooltah Chashmah: No one is bigger than the show". India Today. 4 April 2019. from the original on 5 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Dayaben of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' aka Disha Vakani ties the knot". Daily News and Analysis. 25 November 2015. from the original on 27 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ "TV actress Disha Vakani ties the knot!". India Today. 24 November 2015. from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
External links
- Disha Vakani at IMDb