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Vaishali Thakkar was born in [[Mumbai]]. Her father worked in [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] theatre, and she first appeared in Gujarati plays. She had a role in the TV series ''[[Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (TV series)|Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka]]'', and then in ''[[Baa Bahoo Aur Baby]]'' where she played Praveena. She subsequently appeared as Damini Ragendra Bharti in the [[Colors TV|colors]] series ''[[Uttaran]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-09-09 |title=Vaishali Thakkar not tired of playing mother on small screen |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/vaishali-thakkar-not-tired-of-playing-mother-on-small-screen/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |
Vaishali Thakkar was born in [[Mumbai]]. Her father worked in [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] theatre, and she first appeared in Gujarati plays. She had a role in the TV series ''[[Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (TV series)|Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka]]'', and then in ''[[Baa Bahoo Aur Baby]]'' where she played Praveena. She subsequently appeared as Damini Ragendra Bharti in the [[Colors TV|colors]] series ''[[Uttaran]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-09-09 |title=Vaishali Thakkar not tired of playing mother on small screen |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/vaishali-thakkar-not-tired-of-playing-mother-on-small-screen/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>However, her character was killed midway through the series much to the disappointment of the audience, as the producers claimed her character had not "developed" the way they wanted it to. |
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Thakkar is fluent in [[English language|English]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], and [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]. |
Thakkar is fluent in [[English language|English]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], and [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]. |
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Vaishali Thakkar | |
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 Thakkar in December 2013 | |
| Born | Vaishali Thakkar July 25, 1964 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Known for | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Uttaran |
| Height | 5'5 (1.65 m) |
Vaishali Thakkar[1] (born 25 July 1964) is an Indian theatre and television actress. She is best known for portraying the comic role of Praveena in the popular show Star Plus TV series Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and portraying the supporting role of Damini in the popular show Colors TV TV series Uttaran. From November 2021, She is currently seen in Star Plus television series Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 as Kusum - Gehna’s and Swara’s Mother,[2].
Biography
Vaishali Thakkar was born in Mumbai. Her father worked in Gujarati theatre, and she first appeared in Gujarati plays. She had a role in the TV series Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, and then in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby where she played Praveena. She subsequently appeared as Damini Ragendra Bharti in the colors series Uttaran.[3]However, her character was killed midway through the series much to the disappointment of the audience, as the producers claimed her character had not "developed" the way they wanted it to.
Thakkar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2002 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Bharti | |
| 2000 | Kahani Saat Pheron Ki | Savri | |
| 2000–2004 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | Lalita | |
| 2004 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan | Sonu | Co-stars Dilip Joshi, Sumeet Raghavan, Amit Mistry, Hritu Deepak and Sucheta Khanna |
| 2004–2005 | Main Office Tere Aangan Ki | Susheela | |
| 2004-2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Nilima Verma | Guest appearance in episode 30 of season 1 |
| 2005–2008 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Praveena Thakkar | 2005: Won — ITA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2006: Won — Gold Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| 2006–2009 | Teen Bahuraaniyaan | Maya Gheewala | |
| 2008–2015 | Uttaran | Damini Ragendra Bharti | 2010: Won — ITA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2011: Won — BIG Television Awards |
| 2009 | Shakuntala | Maharani Gandhari | |
| 2011 | Angel | Priya Chawla | Debut film |
| 2014 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | Maan Kanwar | |
| 2015 | Baal Veer | Hany (Dadi Bua) | |
| Diya Aur Baati Hum | Manjari | Supporting role | |
| 2016 | Malaikat Kecil Dari India | Mrs.Behnaz | Supporting Role |
| Tuyul & Mbak Yul Reborn | Herself | Guest Star | |
| 2016-2017 | Yeh Vaada Raha | Kaki | Supporting Role |
| 2017 | Har Mard Ka Dard | Supporting Role | |
| 2018–2019 | Roop - Mard Ka Naya Swaroop[4] | Kaushalya Ben | Supporting Role |
| 2018 | Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie | Jigna Ben | Parimal's elder sister |
| 2020 | Maddam Sir | Head Constable/Warden Babita Sarkar | Guest Appearance |
| 2021 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 | Kusum Patel | Supporting Role |
References
- ^ 'TV soaps change tracks by popular demand: Vaishali Thakkar' timesofindia. Retrieved 29 Mar 2012 12.00AM IST
- ^ "Vaishalee Thakkar opens up on role in 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2': I like characters that are dark & complex". www.pinkvilla.com. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Vaishali Thakkar not tired of playing mother on small screen". The Indian Express. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "I never want to repeat myself in the same genre: Uttaran actress Vaishali Thakkar - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
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