Actress
Disha Vakani (Actress) – age, family, facts and much more
Disha Vakani is a fantastic film and television actress. Basically, she is popular for her character as Daya Jethalal Gada in popular daily sitcom Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. So, it airs on Sony SAB TV. She worked in this show since 2008.
Bio
Name | Disha Vakani |
Date of birth | 17 September 1978 |
Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
Age (as in 2022) | 44 years old |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
Famous Role | Daya Jethalal Gada in the TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Jainism |
Hometown | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
Current City | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Physical Stats
Disha has black hair. However her eye color is brown.
Height | 5’4″ |
Weight | 53 Kg |
Body Measurements | 34-25-36 |
Eye color | Brown |
Hair color | Black |
Personal life
Disha’s father is also a theatre artist. Also, her brother is an actor.
So she married a Mumbai-based chartered accountant named Mayur Padia. Their marriage date is 24 November 2015. Later, on 27 November 2017, they were blessed with a baby girl.
Family
Father | Bhim Vakani (Theatre Artist) |
Mother | Name not available |
Siblings | Brother: Mayur Vakani (Actor) |
Spouse | Husband: Mayur Padia |
Children | Daughter: Stuti Padia (birth-2017) |
Education
so, Vakani did her schooling from Girls School, Ahmedabad. Also, she did her gradation. She always had interest in theatre. Therefore, Disha did her graduation from College of Gujarat, Ahmedabad.
School | Girls School, Ahmedabad |
College | College of Gujarat, Ahmedabad |
Educational Qualification | Graduate in Dramatics |
Career
So she started her career as a stage artist in Gujarati theatre Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel. Also she was seen in Lali Lila.
Basically, Vakani made her Bollywood debut with Kamsin: The Untouched as a lead actress in 1997. Later, she was seen in Pandadu Lilu Ne Rang Rato & Phool Aur Aag in 1999.
So she was praised for her acting. Therefore, she featured in supporting roles in Hindi films like Devdas (2002) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). She played the lead role of Dayaben Gada in SAB TV’s sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2008.
Basically, her real brother Mayur Vakani also played her on-screen brother Sundarlal or Sundar. However, she took maternity leave in September 2017. Later, she returned to the show in October 2019 for a cameo.
Debuts
Debut | Film : Kamsin: The Untouched (1997) Television : Khichdi (2004) |
Roles played
For films:
Later, after Devdas film she was seen in Mangal Pandey: The Rising
YEAR | FILM | ROLE PLAYED |
1997 | Kamsin: The Untouched | Disha |
2002 | Devdas | Sakhi |
2005 | Mangal Pandey : The Rising | Yasmin |
2008 | Jodha Akbar | Madhavi |
For television:
Basically, she was last seen in TMKOC.
YEAR | SERIAL | ROLE PLAYED |
2004 | Khichdi | Nurse |
2005 | Instant Khichdi | Nisha |
2005 | Aahat | Bina |
2008 | Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Daya |
TMKOC return issue
Basically, as per reports, Disha Vakani demanded Rs 1.5 lakh for each episode. Also, she said that she will shoot for only three hours a day.
Disha Vakani also known as Dayaben had left Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2017 after she went on a maternity break. However due to some problems with the team. she was seen in more episodes. Ever since, she has not returned to the show.
Awards
Basically, Disha is best known for her comedy.
Awards | Indian Telly Awards for Best Actress in Comic Role |
Net Worth
So, she charged Rs1.2 Lacs per episode for Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Also her total worth seems to be above Rs 40 crores.
Social Media Accounts
So, Disha is seen in all social media networks. Also, she loves to update her fans with her daily life. Also, she posts videos and pictures from TMKOC.
Disha Vakani | |
Disha Vakani | |
Wikipedia | Disha Vakani |
Facts
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ was initially a Gujarati play and was written by writer and journalist Taarak Mehta.
- Disha’s parents were also a part of the Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. So, they played the relatives to Champaklal Gada (Mauji and her wife).
- Initially, her career debut was by working in Gujarati theatres.
- Also, Disha is active on social media.
- Firstly, she likes vegetarian food
- secondly, her fav destination is London
- Thirdly, her fav hobbies are reading, swimming and travelling
- Fourthly, after maternity leave she was not seen in TMKOC.
- Also, she has 22.4K followers in Instagram.
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