Disha Vakani
Disha Vakani | |
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 Vakani in 2012 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | Mayur (2015-present) |
Disha Vakani is an Indian film and television actress. She made her career as a stage actress in Gujarati plays like Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel and Lali Lila.[2] She has appeared in films like, Devdas (2002) and Jodha Akbar (2008).[3] Currently she is playing the role of Daya Jethalal Gada in SAB TV's show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.[4][5][6]
Disha Vakani graduated in the Dramatic arts from Gujarat College in Ahmedabad.[2] She married a Mumbai-based chartered accountant named Mayur on 24 November 2015.[7]
Filmography
- Films
- 2002 Devdas as Sakhi 1
- 2008 Jodha Akbar as Madhavi
- 2008 C Kkompany as a widow
- 2005 Mangal Pandey: The Rising
- 2010 Love Story 2050 as maid
- TV series
- 2004 Khichdi (TV series) as guest appearance
- 2008–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Daya Jethalal Champaklal Gada
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[2] |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress - Comedy | |||
| 2010 | 3rd Zee Gold Awards | Best Comic Actor (Popular) | ||
| 10th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Popular) |
References
- ^ "Disha Vakani misses theatre". The Times of India. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ a b c "I enjoy acting: Disha Vakani". Mumbai Mirror. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ Jhumari Nigam-Misra (12 November 2009). "Pretty women". Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Comedy Inc". 1 July 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Character's the KING". Indian Express. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Funny female bone". The Times of India. 21 June 2009. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Dayaben of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' aka Disha Vakani ties the knot". Daily News and Analysis. 25 November 2015.
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