Disha Vakani
| Disha Vakani દિશા વાંકાણી | |
|---|---|
 Vakani in 2012 | |
| Born |
17 September 1978[1][2] Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India[3] |
| Residence | Kandivli, Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Gujarat College, Ahmedabad |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Spouse(s) | Mayur Padia (m. 2015) |
| Relatives |
Bhim Vakani (father) Mayur Vakani (brother)[4] |
| Website |
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Disha Vakani (born 17 August 1978)[1] 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.[5] She has appeared in supporting roles in films like Devdas (2002) and Jodha Akbar (2008).[6] She plays lead role of Daya Jethalal Gada in SAB TV's comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2008.[7][8][9]
Personal life
Disha Vakani was born in a Gujarati family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Disha graduated in the Dramatic arts from Gujarat College in Ahmedabad.[5] She married a Mumbai-based chartered accountant named Mayur Padia on 24 November 2015.[10][2] Her brother Mayur Vakani also plays her on-screen brother Sundar in television serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She is 6 months pregnant. But rumours say she'll take maternity leave.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kamsin:The Untouched | B-Grade Movie | |
| 1999 | Phool Aur Aag | ||
| 2002 | Devdas | Sakhi 1 | |
| 2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Yasmin | |
| 2006 | Jaana... Let's Fall in Love | Salma Disa | B-Grade Movie |
| 2008 | Jodha Akbar | Madhavi | |
| 2008 | C Kkompany | Widow of Railway Employee | |
| 2008 | Love Story 2050 | Maid | |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Khichdi (TV series) | Guest appearance | |
| 2008-present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Daya Jethalal Gada/Dayaben | |
| 2014 | C.I.D. | Daya Jethalal Gada/Dayaben | 4 Episodes - crossover |
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[5] |
| 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
- 1 2 "Daya Ben aka Disha Vakani turns a year older". The Times Of India. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- 1 2 "TV actress Disha Vakani ties the knot!". India Today. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ↑ "Disha Vakani misses theatre". The Times of India. 5 Nov 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Unknown facts of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah cast". The Times Of India. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 "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.
- ↑ "Dayaben of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' aka Disha Vakani ties the knot". Daily News and Analysis. 25 November 2015.
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