Disha Vakani is an Indian television and film actress. She was used to working on stage plays in the Guajarati language like Lali Lila and Kamal Patel vs. Dhamal Patel. She appeared in blockbuster hit movies like Jodha Akbar (in the year 2008) and Devdas (in the year 2002).
Disha Vakani Quick bio
| Real Name | Disha Vakani |
| Nick Name | Dayaben |
| DOB | 17 August 1978 |
| Age | 45 years ( as of 2023) |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat , India |
| Hometown | Ahmedabad, Gujarat , India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Physical Appearance | |
| Height | 5’4”inches |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Caste | Not known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Education /Qualification | |
| School | Not known |
| College | Gujarat College, Ahmedabad |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Hobbies | Reading , travelling , swimming |
| Relationship Status | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Husband | Mayur Padia |
| Parents Name | Father- Bhim Vakani Mother- not known |
| Brother Name | Mayur Vakani |
| Sister Name | Not known |
| Favorite Things | |
| Comic Actor | Charlie Chaplin |
| Cuisine | Gujarati |
Early Life
She was born on 17 August 1978 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She did her graduation in Dramatic Arts at Gujarat College, Ahmedabad. Disha Vakani’s age is 45 years old as of 2023.
Disha Vakani family
Her father’s name is Bhim Vakani he is a Gujarati theatre artist. Her brother name is Mayur Vakani. He is an actor by profession and has worked in various TV serials. Both acted in one serial together. Disha Vakani’s husband name is Mayur Padia, he is a Chartered Accountant. She has two children one is the daughter and one son. Disha Vakani’s daughter name is Stuti who is born on 30 November 2017.
Disha Vakani’s latest news is that she is coming back to the TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah. Serial producer Asit Modi confirmed that she will come back to the show; she left the show because she birthed her son but now her son is growing well so she is free from her postpartum duty. So she is ready to join the show.
Disha Vakani’s news was also in trend when it was news that she suffered from Throat cancer so she left the show but makers called this news ‘nonsense’ this news. She is perfectly fine; a reason to leave the show was different. She was the most loved character in the show.
Disha Vakani movies and TV shows
Films
Kamsin: The Untouched
It was a Hindi language drama movie. That movie was directed by Amit Suryavanshi. It was released in 1997. The star cast of the movie was Shiva Rindani and Disha Vakani. The story is about a girl going to the countryside and starting dying serially.
Phool Aur Aag
It was a Hindi-language action movie, directed and written by T.L.V. Prasad. The stars featured in the movie were Mithun Chakraborty, Harish, Archana, Jackie Shroff, Aruna Irani, and Disha Vakani. The movie was released on 14 May 1999. A story about a misunderstanding in two villages that caused a blood bath.
Devdas
It was a Hindi-language movie directed and written by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. That movie is based on Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The star cast in the movie was Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Aishwarya Rai. The movie was released on two platforms one at the Cannes Film Festival on 23 May 2002 and in India, it was released on 12 July 2002. The budget of the movie was Rs. 50 Crore and it earned Rs. 168 Crore. Her character name in the movie was Sakhi.
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
It was a Hindi language historical drama and biography of Mangal Pandey was Indian soldier. The movie was directed by Ketan Mehta and the story by Farrukh Dhondy. The star cast of the movie was Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, Kirron Kher and Disha Vakani. It was released on 12 August 2005. The total budget of the movie was Rs. 340 million and its box-office collection was Rs. 520 million. Moroever, At the Cannes Film Festival it also premiered and became the highest grossing movie of the year 2005. Disha played the role of Yasmin.
Jodhaa Akbar
It was a historical Hindi language romantic drama, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and written by K.P. Saxena. The stars featured in the movie were Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Disha Vakani. It was distributed by UTV Motion Pictures. It was released on 15 February 2008. The budget of the movie was Rs. 40 Crore and the box office collection of the movie was Rs. 120 Crore. It was the highest-grossing movie of the year 2008. Disha acted as Madhavi who was a servant of Jodhaa.
TV shows
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
This is produced by Asit Kumarr Modi. Disha’s famous character name was Daya Jethalal Gada. Through this serial she became India’s favorite Dayaben, her speaking style was adorable.
