Disha Vakani Birthday: 10 Interesting Facts About Our Famous Daya Ben That You Probably Didn’t Know

Disha Vakani is a famous personality in the television industry, thanks to her unforgettable portrayal of Dayaben in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. With her humour, laughter and voice, Disha Vakani has left a lasting impression on the audience.

Disha Vakani, initially known as Daya, has set the bar so high that her role remains irreplaceable even years after her exit from the show. Today, August 17, we celebrate Disha Vakani's birthday by looking at some interesting facts about her that you probably have no idea about.

10 interesting facts about Disha Vakani

Are you a Daya Ben fan? Then we have some interesting facts about Disha Vakani that will surprise you.

1. Education and qualifications

Our favourite Disha Vakani, whom we all know as Daya, has a special place in every Indian household. She rose to fame with the Sab TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah opposite Dilip Joshi. Not many know that Disha grew up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, completed her schooling at Siddhartha High School and later pursued a diploma in performing arts. And much to everyone's surprise, her screen life as Daya is also set in Ahmedabad.

2. Disha Vakani's father's role in TMKOC

You will be surprised to know that Disha Vakani's father, Bhim Vakani, a well-known theatre artist, also made several appearances in the famous show TMKOC. He played the role of Champaklal Gada's friend Mavji Bhai Chheda.

3. Real brother-sister duo

How many of you remember Sundar? But do you know his real connection with Disha Vakani? Sundar and Daya are not just a brother-sister duo from the film world but also real-life siblings in TMKOC. These siblings dominated the show with their impeccable performances and amazing sense of humor.

4. Began his acting career as a children's theater artist

Disha Vakani followed in her father's footsteps and was exposed to theatre at a very young age. She started her acting career as a child theatre artist and made her debut with Kamsin: The Untouched, which starred Disha Vakani in the lead role. This film was a B-thriller which did not bring much fame to Disha.

5. Theatre work and collaboration with Tanmay aka Bagha

Disha Vakani did not give up hope and continued acting in plays like Baa Retire Thai Che, Lali Lila and Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel. Many do not know that before the sitcom, Disha had already worked with her TMKOC co-star Tanmay Vekaria, known as Bagha, in a play.

6. Disha's game with Dilip Joshi

Did you know that Disha worked with Dilip Joshi before TMKOC? One of the most popular on-screen couples, Disha and Dilip both appeared in the Gujarati play Jalsa Karo Jayantilal. The duo had separate theatre careers but soon their paths crossed in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

7. Disha’s Bollywood role

Disha Vakani has appeared in supporting roles in many famous Bollywood films. She has been seen in Jodhaa Akbar, Devdas, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Phool Aur Aag and others and has won the hearts of fans with her impressive performances.

8. No social media account

One of the famous television actresses lives her life privately and does not have any social media accounts. She was last seen in TMKOC but fans don't know what Disha Vakani is up to recently and are waiting for her next appearance.

9. Leave the show

After marrying chartered accountant Mayur Padia in 2015, Disha Vakani went on maternity leave in 2017 but later decided not to return to the show, leaving her fans heartbroken.

10. Mother of two children

Disha Vakani is now a mother of two children. She gave birth to a girl in 2017 and became pregnant again in 2022 and gave birth to a boy. Disha Vakani now leads a happy life with her family, away from the public eye.

These 10 interesting facts give an insight into Disha Vakani's professional and personal journey and remind us that with effort and great performance, one can leave a lasting impression on the audience.

Disha Vakani's journey in Hindi entertainment television has been filled with unforgettable memories that are still alive in millions of hearts. From her supporting roles in popular films to the iconic Daya Ben in TMKOC, Disha Vakani has played every role with immense dedication and passion. The actress' unique acting style and her love for her family make her one of the iconic figures of the television industry.

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