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.
Born
17 August 1978 (age 39)[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
twitter.com/dishavakani
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-basedchartered 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 8 months pregnant.
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
Born
17 August 1978 (age 39)[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
twitter.com/dishavakani
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-basedchartered 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 8 months pregnant.
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
