Disha Vakani Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
Disha Vakani Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Husband: Mayur Padia
Age: 46 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Theatre Artist, Actor |
| Famous Role | Daya Jethalal Gada in the TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008)  |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 161 cm** in meters**- 1.61 m** in feet & inches**- 5’ 3”** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 55 kg** in pounds**- 121 lbs** |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-30-34 |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Kamsin: The Untouched (1997; a B-grade film) as Pinky  |
| Awards | For the Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,' she has won many awards and has been nominated several times which includes: Indian Television Academy Awards • 2008: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2009: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2012: Nominated for Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2012: Nominated for Best Actress – Popular • 2014: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2014: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2015: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2016: Nominated for Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2017: Nominated for Best Actress in a Comic Role Indian Telly Awards • 2009: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2010: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2012: Nominated for Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2013: Nominated for Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2013: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2014: Won Best Actress in a Comic Role • 2015: Nominated for Best Actress in a Comic Role Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards • 2013: Won Favorite Actress – TV • 2016: Won Favorite Actress – TV • 2017: Won Favorite Actress – TV  • 2021: Nominated for Favorite Actress – TV Other Awards • 2011: Nominated for Apsara Film Producers Guild Award for Best Actress – TV • 2011: Won Lions Gold Award for Favourite Actress in a Comic Role in a Television Serial  • 2012: Won Sab Ke Anokhe Award for Anokhi Boli |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 17 September 1978 (Sunday) check sources Facebook – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Age (as of 2024) | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| School | Siddhartha High School, Ahmedabad |
| College/University | Gujarat College, Gujarat |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Dramatic Arts check sources Mumbai Mirror |
| Religion | Jainism check sources Telly Chakkar |
| Ethnicity | Gujarati check sources Telly Chakkar |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Reading, Travelling, Watching Theatre Plays |
| Tattoo | On her right bicep: Om (in Hindi)  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 24 November 2015  |
| Marriage Place | Sun-n-Sand Hotel in Mumbai |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Mayur Padia (Mumbai-based chartered accountant)  |
| Children | Son- Name Not Known (born in 2022) Daughter- Stuti Padia (born on 30 November 2017)  |
| Parents | Father- Bhim Vakani (Gujarati theatre artist) Mother- Name Not Known  |
| Siblings | Brother- Mayur Vakani (actor, sculptor) Sister- Khushali Vakani (painter)  |
| Favourites | |
| Actor(s) | Dilip Joshi , Charlie Chaplin, Sanjeev Kumar , Paresh Rawal , Boman Irani |
| Actress(es) | Madhuri Dixit , Rekha |
| Character from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Jethalal played by Dilip Joshi |
| Street Food | Vada Pav |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh per episode for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah check sources Koimoi |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Disha Vakani
Disha Vakani grew up in Gujarat.
Disha Vakani’s childhood photo
She started her career as a theatre artist in her childhood. She was introduced to Gujarati theatre by her father.
A childhood photo of Disha Vakani
As a child theatre artist, she performed in various theatre plays.
Some of her popular theatre plays are Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel, Baa Retire Thai Che, Lali, and Jalsa Karo Jayantilal (along with Dilip Joshi ).
Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani in a theatre play
She has acted in various Hindi films like ‘Phool Aur Aag’ (1999), ‘Mangal Pandey: The Rising’ (2005), ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ (2008), ‘C Kkompany’ (2008), and ‘Love Story 2050’ (2008).
A still of Disha Vakani from the Hindi film Jodhaa Akbar
She has appeared in a few Gujarati films such as ‘Pandadu Lilu Ne Rang Rato’ (1999) and ‘Paiso Maro Parmeshwar’ (2002).
A still of Disha Vakani from Paiso Maro Parmeshwar
She has played small roles in various Hindi TV serials like ‘Shubh Mangal Savadhan’ (2002; Sahara One), ‘Khichdi’ (2004; Star Plus), ‘Instant Khichdi’ (2005; Star One), ‘Hero – Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai’ (2005; Hungama TV), and ‘Aahat’ (2004; Sony).
A still of Disha Vakani from Instant Khichdi
In 2008, she came into the limelight for playing Daya Jethalal Gada in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008). The serial was aired on SAB TV. However, post her delivery, she left the show. Her role became so popular among audiences that even after four years, makers could not find her replacement for the serial.
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
According to some sources, her husband had three conditions for her resuming the shooting of the serial. The three conditions were her fees would be Rs 1.5 lakhs per episode, she would work for 3 hours a day, and a personal nursery for their daughter with a nanny on the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. check sources Koimoi
With various episodes of the serial, her comeback was announced. However, when she did not return to the serial, the audience got angry over the makers for making fake promises. The netizens even started #BoycottTMKOC on Twitter for fooling the public. check sources The Free Press Journal
Her on-screen brother in the serial is her real brother.
Some media sources once shared that she was diagnosed with throat cancer as she modules her voice for her role as Daya in the serial. When her brother was asked about the same, he denied such rumours. check sources The Times of India
She has also worked as a model in various photoshoots.
A picture of Disha Vakani from her modelling days
She appeared in the English short film ‘Hale & Garlic’ in 2019 in which she played the role of a broadcast hostess.
Disha has appeared in TV commercials for various brands like Patco, Canon, and Nmart.
She is a spiritual person and has a deep faith in god.
Disha Vakani in a temple
In 2020, a YouTube channel with her name was started. The channel has around 396k subscribers.
Disha Vakani’s YouTube channel
Disha once campaigned for the BJP.
Disha Vakani in a political campaign
To remain fit, she follows a regular yoga routine.
In January 2025, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashamh’s creator Asit Kumarr Modi revealed in an interview that Disha would not return as Daya Ben in the show. He went on to claim that he would sign another actress for the role.
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