Disha Vakani Age, Wiki and Bio

Disha Vakani

Quick Info

ProfessionTheatre Artist, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/09/1978
Age46 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat

Physical Stats & More

Height161 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Graduation in Dramatic ArtsGujarat College, Gujarat

Personal Life

ReligionJainism
EthnicityGujarati
HobbiesSwimming, Reading, Travelling, Watching Theatre Plays
TattooOn her right bicep: Om (in Hindi)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date24/11/2015
Marriage PlaceSun-n-Sand Hotel in Mumbai

Family

FatherBhim Vakani (Gujarati theatre artist)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherMayur Vakani (actor, sculptor)
SisterKhushali Vakani (painter)
SpouseMayur Padia (Mumbai-based chartered accountant)
Children
SonName Not Known (born in 2022)
DaughterStuti Padia (born on 30/11/2017)

Career

Debut
FilmKamsin: The Untouched (1997; a B-grade film) as Pinky
Awards
Indian Television Academy Awards
Won Best Actress in a Comic Role
Won Best Actress in a Comic Role
NomineeBest Actress – Popular
Won Best Actress in a Comic Role
Won Best Actress in a Comic Role
Nominee for Best Actress in a Comic Role
Nominee for Best Actress in a Comic Role
Indian Telly Awards
Won Best Actress in a Comic Role
Won Best Actress in a Comic Role
Nominee for Best Actress in a Comic Role
NomineeBest Actress in a Comic Role
WonBest Actress in a Comic Role
Won Best Actress in a Comic Role
Nominee for Best Actress in a Comic Role
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Won Favorite Actress – TV
Won Favorite Actress – TV
Won Favorite Actress – TV
Nominee for Favorite Actress – TV
Other Awards
Won Lions Gold Award for Favourite Actress in a Comic Role in a Television Serial
Won Sab Ke Anokhe Award for Anokhi Boli

Favourites

ActorDilip Joshi, Charlie Chaplin, Sanjeev Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Boman Irani
ActressMadhuri Dixit, Rekha
Character from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahJethalal played by Dilip Joshi
Street FoodVada Pav

Some Lesser Known Facts

Disha Vakani was raised in Gujarat.
She began her career as a theatre artist during her childhood, introduced to Gujarati theatre by her father.
In her early days as a child theatre artist, she featured in various theatre plays.
Notable theatre performances include roles in plays such as Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel, Baa Retire Thai Che, Lali, and Jalsa Karo Jayantilal (with Dilip Joshi).
Disha has acted in Hindi films like ‘Phool Aur Aag’ (1999), ‘Mangal Pandey: The Rising’ (2005), ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ (2008), ‘C Kkompany’ (2008), and ‘Love Story 2050’ (2008).
She has also appeared in a couple of Gujarati films such as ‘Pandadu Lilu Ne Rang Rato’ (1999) and ‘Paiso Maro Parmeshwar’ (2002).
Her roles in Hindi TV serials were mostly small.
She gained fame in 2008 for portraying Daya Jethalal Gada in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’.
Reports mention her husband's three conditions for her return to the show.
Despite announcements of her comeback, she ultimately did not return, disappointing viewers.
Her on-screen brother in the show is her real sibling.
There were false rumors about her having throat cancer due to her unique voice modulation for her character.
She has done modeling for various photoshoots.
In 2019, she appeared in the English short film ‘Hale & Garlic’ as a broadcast hostess.
Disha has featured in commercials for brands like Patco, Canon, and Nmart.
She is known for her spiritual beliefs and deep faith in God.
A YouTube channel under her name was launched in 2020, attracting about 396k subscribers.
At one point, she supported the BJP party.
To maintain her fitness, she regularly practices yoga.