Disha Vakani
| Disha Vakani | |
|---|---|
 Vakani in 2012 | |
| Born |
17 August 1978[1] Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India[2] |
| Residence | Kandivli, Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Gujarat College, Ahmedabad |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Devdas, Jodha Akbar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Spouse(s) | Mayur (m. 2015) |
| Relatives |
Bhim Vakani (father) Mayur Vakani (brother)[3] |
| 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.[4] She has appeared in films like, Devdas (2002) and Jodha Akbar (2008).[5] Currently she is playing the role of Daya Jethalal Gada in SAB TV's show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.[6][7][8]
Personal life
Disha was born in a Gujarati family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Disha graduated in the Dramatic arts from Gujarat College in Ahmedabad.[4] She married a Mumbai-based chartered accountant named Mayur (same as her brother's name) on 24 November 2015.[9] Her brother Mayur Vakani is her co-actor in television serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and incidentally plays the role of her on-screen brother a.k.a. Sundar in the serial.
Filmography
- Films
- 2002 Devdas as Sakhi 1
- 2008 Jodha Akbar as Madhavi
- 2008 C Kkompany as a widow
- 2005 Mangal Pandey: The Rising
- 2008 Love Story 2050 as maid
- TV series
- 2004 Khichdi (TV series) as guest appearance
- 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[4] |
| 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.
- ↑ "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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