Disha Vakani is an Indian film and television actress. She is known for playing the role of Daya Jethalal Gada on the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Disha Vakani was born in a Gujarati Jain family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She graduated in Dramatics from Gujarat College in Ahmedabad.
She started her career as a stage actress in Gujarati theatre like Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel and Lali Lila. She has appeared in supporting roles in Hindi films like Devdas (2002) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008).
She has played the lead role of Dayaben Gada in SAB TV's sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2008. Her brother Mayur Vakani also plays her on-screen brother Sundarlal or Sundar.
She went on maternity leave in September 2017 and did not return back. She is never seen on Television or Social media after leaving the Show.
Disha Vakani celebrates her birthday today 17th August. Today, as she celebrates her birthday, let's take a look at her movies:
Jodhaa Akbar
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
Love Story 2050
Devdas
Never Ending Movie Carnival
