Vaishali Thakkar
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Vaishali Thakkar | |
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 Thakkar at the Manali Jagtap-Ghanasingh Event in Mumbai in 2014 | |
| Born | Vaishali Thakkar July 25, 1964 |
| Died | October 16, 2022 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999-2022 |
| Known for | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Uttaran |
Vaishali Thakkar[1] (July 25, 1964 - October 16, 2022) was an Indian theatre and television actress. She was 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 on the 25th of July of 1964. She was a veteran of Indian television. She was associated with the Gujarati theatre for a very long time because her father also played an active role in Gujarati theatre. Her brother Hemal is a popular television producer. She started her career with Gujarati plays and then moved on to doing the long-running series, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, followed by a stint in the TRP-tripping show Baa Bahoo Aur Baby on Star Plus channel where her screen role as Praveena made her a household name. 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. She rose in the lime-light after portraying the role of Damini Ragendra Bharti in the colors series Uttaran.[3]
Thakkar was 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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