Guddi Maruti Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Real name	Tahira Parab [1]The Times of India
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet & inches- 5’ 7”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 85 kg in pounds- 187 lbs
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Brown
Career
Debut	Film: Jaan Haazir Hain (1975) as a child actor TV: Idhar Udhar (1986) as Moti Shabnam; aired on DD National Theatre: Hello Zindagi (2019) as Bijoya Di
Personal Life
Date of Birth	4 April 1961 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)	63 Years
Birthplace	Mumbai
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian [2]Instagran - Guddi Maruti
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Husband/Spouse	Ashok (businessman)
Parents	Father- Marutirao Parab (actor and director; died in 1981) Mother- Kaneez Fatima aka Kamal (actor)
Siblings	Brother- Dara Munawar Ali (murdered by members of the Chhota Shakeel gang at his flat in Khar, Mumbai) Sister(s)- Heena Parab and Praveen Parab
Favourites
Actor(s)	Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda
TV Channel	Discovery
Reality TV Show	Bigg Boss
TV Serial(s)	Comedy Circus (2007), Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008)
Comedian	Bharti Singh

Some Lesser Known Facts About Guddi Maruti

• Guddi Maruti is an Indian actor, who mainly plays comic roles in Hindi films and TV serials.

• She was in class 6 when she made her acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Jaan Haazir Hain’ (1975).

• In an interview, Guddi shared that while she was in school, she was bullied for her excessive body weight. She said,
  

  In school, I would get very upset when guys called me ‘moti‘ or say things like ‘kaunse chakki ka aata khati hai?‘ I would pick up fights. But once I started working, I got mentally prepared for it because my weight was my bread and butter. When I was working, I was not allowed to lose weight. If I would even say it, people would panic. When I started working, my father made me understand that I was not the film’s heroine. I was the comedian, so I should be able to laugh at myself.”

• Guddi is known for playing comic roles in various Hindi films such as ‘Sau Din Saas Ke’ (1980), ‘Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni’ (1989), ‘Khiladi’ (1992), ‘Dil Tera Aashiq’ (1993), ‘Dulhe Raja’ (1998), and ‘Biwi No 1’ (1999).
  

  Guddi Maruti in Khiladi

• In 1995, she appeared in Zee TV’s comedy show ‘Sorry Meri Lorry.’

• She has acted in various Hindi TV serials like ‘Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki’ (2005; Sahara One), ‘Mrs Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein’ (2012; Zee TV), ‘Ishq Ka Rang Safed’ (2015;  Colors TV), ‘Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai’ (2018; Sony TV), and ‘Hum Paanch Ab Aaega Asli Mazaa’ (2018; on Big Magic).
  

  Guddi Maruti in Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai

• In an interview, Guddi shared that Guddi was her nickname and Maruti was her father’s name which she adopted as her surname.

• She has been featured in the TV commercial for Gas O Fast.

• She is often spotted consuming alcohol at various parties and events.
  

  Guddi Maruti holding a glass of red wine

• In 1980, she appeared in the song ‘Moti Palley Pai’ from the Hindi film ‘Sau Din Saas Ke.’
  

  A still of Guddi Maruti from the song Moti Palley Pai

• In an interview, she shared that while she was in her teens, she wanted to become an air hostess.