Disha Vakani is an Indian film and television actress. Disha is well known for playing the role of Daya Gada in the popular show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She debuted in 1997 with the lead role of Disha in Kamsin: The Untouched and has since worked in more than 10 films and 6 television shows.
Disha Vakani Biography, Lifestyle, Movies, Wiki, Net Worth, Income, Salary, House, Cars, Favorites, Affairs, Awards, Family & Facts
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Biography/Wiki
Full Name
Disha Vakani
Nickname
Dayaben
Profession
Actor
Personal Life
Date of Birth / Birthplace
Disha Vakani was born on 17 August 1978, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Age
She is currently 42 years old (as in 2020).
Sun Sign
Leo
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Hometown
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Education
- School –
- Not Known
- College –
- Gujarat College, Ahmedabad
- Educational Qualification –
- Graduation in Dramatic Arts
Physical Statistics And More
Height (approx.)
- In feet – 5 feet 4 inches
- In centimeters – 163 cm
- In meters – 1.63 m
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Family & Relationship
Parents & Siblings
- Father – Bhim Vakani (Gujarati Theater Artist)
- Mother – Not Known
- Siblings – Mayur Vakani (Actor) (Brother)
Boyfriend & Spouse
- Disha Vakani dated –
- Not Known
Marital Status
Married
• Husband – Mayur Padia (Chartered Accountant)
Career
Famous For
• Disha is well known for playing the role of Daya Jethalal Gada in the popular daily show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Debut
Film Debut : Kamsin: The Untouched (1997)
TV Debut : Khichdi (2004)
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kamsin: The Untouched | Disha (Lead Role) |
| 1999 | Pandadu Lilu Ne Rang Rato | Parul |
| 1999 | Phool Aur Aag | |
| 2002 | Paiso Maro Parmeshwar | |
| 2002 | Devdas | Sakhi |
| 2005 | Mangal Pandey: The Rising | Yasmin |
| 2006 | Jaana… Let’s Fall in Love | Salma Disa |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar | Madhavi |
| 2008 | C Kkompany | Widow of Railway Employee |
| 2008 | Love Story 2050 | Maid |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Khichdi | Nurse | Guest appearance |
| 2005 | Instant Khichdi | Nisha | Guest appearance |
| 2004–2005 | Aahat | Bina | Episodic role |
| 2006 – 2007 | Resham Dankh | ||
| 2008–2018 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Daya Jethalal Gada | Lead role |
| 2014 | CID | Daya Jethalal Gada | Cameo (4 episodes – crossover) |
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 |
| 2009 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress – Comedy | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |
| 2010 | 3rd Zee Gold Awards | Best Comic Actor (Popular) | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |
| 2010 | 10th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Popular) | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress – Comedy | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |
| 2015 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress – Comedy | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |
Disha Vakani Salary And Net worth
Disha Vakani Charges INR 1.5 lakh per episode.
Disha Vakani has an estimated total Networth of INR 42 Crores ($6 million) in 2020, and His main source of income is Brand Endorsements and acting.
Disha Vakani Cars And Bikes Collection
Disha Vakani has a lot of luxury Cars collection including the Audi Q7 and Toyota Innova.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Disha Vakani
• Disha belongs to a Gujarati family.
• She made his acting debut in the 1997 Bollywood film Kamsin: The Untouched.
• Her real brother Mayur Wakani is coincidentally playing his on-screen brother Sundarlal in the TV show- Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma.