| Disha Vakani Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 54 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 17, 1978 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Mayur Padia |
Disha Vakani is an Indian actress who rose to popularity with her portrayal of the character named Daya Jethalal Gada in SAB TV’s long-running family comedy sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Moreover, she has also been cast in several other on-screen projects including Resham Dankh, Instant Khichdi, Aahat, Jodhaa Akbar, Love Story 2050, Phool Aur Aag, Kamsin: The Untouched, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, and Devdas.
Born Name
Disha Vakani
Nick Name
Disha
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Disha Vakani attended Gujarat College in Ahmedabad and graduated in Dramatics.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – Bhim Vakani
- Sibling – Mayur Vakani (Brother) (Actor)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
54 kg or 119 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Disha Vakani has dated –
- Mayur Padia (2015-Present) – On November 24, 2015, she got married to chartered accountant Mayur Padia and they were blessed with a daughter named Stuti Padia on November 27, 2017. In May 2022, the couple welcomed a baby boy.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (India)
Disha Vakani is of Gujarati descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Deep-set eyes
- Pierced ears
Religion
Jainism
Disha Vakani Facts
- In 1997, she was cast in the lead role in the Hindi B grade drama film, Kamsin: The Untouched.
- She played the role of Sakhi in the 2002 romantic drama film, Devdas, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit.
- Disha Vakani started co-starring alongside Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta, Shailesh Lodha, Amit Bhatt, and Neha Mehta in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in the year 2008.
- Her real brother has also played her reel-life brother named Sundarlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Also, her portrayal of Daya won her several accolades including the 9th Indian Telly Award for “Best Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Popular)”, 2009 Indian Television Academy Award for “Best Actress – Comedy”, and 3rd Zee Gold Award for “Best Comic Actor (Popular)”.
- In 2008, Disha Vakani appeared as Madhavi in the historical romance film, Jodhaa Akbar, starring Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Ila Arun.
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