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Disha Vakani Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Husband: Mayur Padia
Age: 45 Years

Disha Vakani

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)Theatre Artist, Actor
Famous RoleDaya Jethalal Gada in the TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008)
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
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 ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm: Kamsin: The Untouched (1997; a B-grade film) as Pinky
Kamsin- The Untouched
AwardsFor 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
Disha Vakani with her award
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
Disha Vakani with her Lions Gold Award
2012: Won Sab Ke Anokhe Award for Anokhi Boli
Personal Life
Date of Birth17 September 1978 (Sunday) [1]Facebook – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Age (as of 2023) 45 Years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalityIndian
HometownAhmedabad, Gujarat
SchoolSiddhartha High School, Ahmedabad
College/UniversityGujarat College, Gujarat
Educational QualificationGraduation in Dramatic Arts [2]Mumbai Mirror
Religion Jainism [3]Telly Chakkar
EthnicityGujarati [4]Telly Chakkar
HobbiesSwimming, Reading, Travelling, Watching Theatre Plays
Tattoo On her right bicep: Om (in Hindi)
Disha Vakani's tattoo
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date24 November 2015
Disha Vakani's wedding picture
Marriage PlaceSun-n-Sand Hotel in Mumbai
Family
Husband/SpouseMayur Padia (Mumbai-based chartered accountant)
Disha Vakani with her husband
ChildrenSon- Name Not Known (born in 2022)
Daughter- Stuti Padia (born on 30 November 2017)
Disha Vakani with her daughter and cast of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
ParentsFather- Bhim Vakani (Gujarati theatre artist)
Mother- Name Not Known
Disha Vakani with her parents
SiblingsBrother- Mayur Vakani (actor, sculptor)
Sister- Khushali Vakani (painter)
Disha Vakani's siblings
Favourites
Actor(s)Dilip Joshi, Charlie Chaplin, Sanjeev Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Boman Irani
Actress(es)Madhuri Dixit, Rekha
Character from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahJethalal played by Dilip Joshi
Street FoodVada Pav
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh per episode for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah [5]Koimoi

Disha Vakani

Some Lesser Known Facts About Disha Vakani

  • Disha Vakani grew up in Gujarat.

    Disha Vakani's childhood photo

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

    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. [6]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. [7]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. [8]The Times of India
  • She has also worked as a model in various photoshoots.

    A picture of Disha Vakani from her modelling days

    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

    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 Vakani’s YouTube channel

  • Disha once campaigned for the BJP.

    Disha Vakani in a political campaign

    Disha Vakani in a political campaign

  • To remain fit, she follows a regular yoga routine.