Disha Vakani is an Indian Television and Film actress who is famous as Daya ben in TV serial Taarak Mehta ka Oolta Chashma. Disha Vakani belongs from Gujarat and she started her career with Gujarati theatres with plays like Lali Lila, Kamal Patel vs Dhamal Patel. She has also worked as a supporting actress in films like Jodha Akbar and Devdas.
Biography / Wiki :-
Real Name
Disha Vakani
Nickname
Dayaben
Known Name
Dayaben
Date of Birth
17 August 1978
Age
45 years ( as of 2023)
Birthplace
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Hometown
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Current Residence
Mumbai , Maharashtra , India
Nationality
Indian
Profession
Actor
Martial Status
Married
Boyfriend / Affairs
Unknown
Religion
Hindu
Zodiac sign
Leo
Food Habit
Vegetarian
Education, Family , Ethnicity & Boyfriend :-
School Name
Not Known
College / University
Gujarat College, Ahmedabad
Educational Qualification
Graduation in Dramatic Arts
Ethnicity
Hindu
Father Name
Bhim Vakani (Gujarati Theater Artist)
Mother Name
Not Known
Brother Name
Mayur Vakani (Actor)
Sister Name
Not Known
Spouse / Husband Name
Mayur (Chartered Accountant)
Childrens ( Kids) Name
Daughter- Stuti (born on 30 November 2017) Son- Name Not Known (born in May 2023)
Disha Vakani has won many awards for her character as Daya Jethalal Gada. Her brother Mayur Vakani also plays the role of her brother in the show. Disha Vakani went on for maternity leave in 2017 and has left the show. She got married to Mumbai based Accountant in the year 2015 and have two kids.
Career / Awards & Achievements :-
Awards & Achievements
9th Indian Telly Awards– Best Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Popular) for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Indian Television Academy Awards- Best Actress – Comedy for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
3rd Zee Gold Awards- Best Comic Actor (Popular) for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
10th Indian Telly Awards- Best Actor in a Comic Role – Female (Popular) for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Indian Television Academy Awards- Best Actress – Comedy for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
