Disha Vakani
| Disha Vakani | |
|---|---|
 Disha Vakani at 10th Indian Telly Awards | |
| Born | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Disha Vakani is an Indian film and television actress. She made her career as a stage actress in Gujarati plays like Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel and Lali Lila.[2] She has appeared in films like, Devdas (2002) and Jodha Akbar (2008).[3] Currently she is playing the role of Daya Jethalal Gada in SAB TV's show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.[4][5][6]
Vakani graduated in the Dramatic arts from Gujarat College in Ahmedabad.[2]
Filmography
- Films
- 2002 Devdas as Sakhi 1
- 2008 Jodha Akbar as Madhavi
- 2005 Mangal Pandey: The Rising
- Television
- 2008–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Daya Jethalal Gada
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Popular) | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won[2] |
| 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) |
References
- ↑ "Disha Vakani misses theatre". The Times of India. 5 Nov 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "I enjoy acting: Disha Vakani". Mumbai Mirror. 30 Dec 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ Jhumari Nigam-Misra (12 November 2009). "Pretty women". Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Comedy Inc". 1 Jul 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Character’s the KING". Indian Express. 25 Nov 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Funny female bone". The Times of India. 21 Jun 2009. Retrieved 14 May 2013.