Disha Vakani
(Age 44 Yr. )
Personal Life
| Education | Graduation in Dramatic Arts |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | India |
| Profession | Actress |
| Place | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 53 kg (approx.) |
| Body Measurements | 34 inches, 28 inches, 35 inches |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Family
| Parents | Father: Bhim Vakani |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Mayur (Chartered Accountant) |
| Childern/Kids | Daughter: Stuti Padai |
| Siblings | Brother: Mayur Vakani (Actor) |
Favourite
| Food | Vada Pav |
| Actor | Charlie Chaplin |
Disha Vakani Padia 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.
Early life
Disha Vakani was born in a Gujarati family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She graduated in Dramatics from Gujarat College, Ahmedabad.
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. She has played supporting roles in Hindi films like Devdas (2002) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). She has played the lead role of Dayaben Gada in SAB TV's sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2008. 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.
Personal life
She married a Mumbai-based chartered accountant named Mayur Padia on 24 November 2015. On 27 November 2017, the couple became parents to a baby girl.
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 |
| 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 |