Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmahs actress, Disha Vakanis father, Bhim Vakani, passed away at the age of 84.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame, ‘Daya ben’ aka Disha Vakani, is dealing with one of the most emotional moments of her life. Her father, Bhim Vakani, bid adieu to the world at the age of 84. Disha’s father, Bhim Vakani, was a noted actor in Gujarati films, and the news of his passing was confirmed by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's producer Asit Kumarr Modi.
The news of Disha Vakani’s father, Bhim Vakani’s death, was revealed by TMKOC producer Asit Modi to the media. Revealing the reason for his death, Asit stated that the veteran actor hadn’t been keeping well for a long time. Revealing his bond with Bhim Vakani, Asit shared:
“He was not keeping unwell, subah unke parivar se pata chala ki ahd mein expire ho gaye hai. Bhim Vakani khud aik achche painter, actor and director they. Lagaan film mein bhi kaam kiya tha unhone. Unki beti Disha Vakani ko jab Daya Ben ke role mein prasidhi mili toh unka bahut bada yogdan tha. Disha ka career banane mein unka bahut yogdan tha. Mera aur unka aik dum parivaar jaisa rishta tha. Jab bhi Mumbai aate they ve mere ghar aate they, hum saath mein ghoomne jaate they. Unke jaane se aisa lag raha hai jaise mere parivaar se koi chala gaya hai.”
Not many people know this, but Disha Vakani’s father, Bhim Vakani, was a notable Gujarati personality. He had also appeared in pivotal roles in some of the most renowned Bollywood films. Do you know that Bhim Vakani had worked with Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan? Yes, the popular Gujarati actor played a supporting role in Aamir Khan’s blockbuster film, Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India, in 2001.
He was seen in another important role in Shah Rukh Khan’s Swades: We, The People and Madhuri Dixit's film, Lajja. Interestingly, just like Disha Vakani and her brother Mayur Vakani, their father, Bhim Vakani, had also appeared in the popular show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He played the role of ‘Mavji Chheda’, a close friend of Dayaben’s father-in-law, Champaklal Gada.
Disha Vakani, one of the most-loved characters in the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, played the role of ‘Daya Jethalal Gada'. She tied the knot with the businessman, Mayur Padia, on November 24, 2015. The couple had an arranged marriage. In the year 2017, the duo welcomed a daughter, Stuti Padia. After that, the actress took maternity leave. Later, in 2022, Disha embraced motherhood with the arrival of her second child.
Ever since Disha Vakani took a maternity break, her fans have been eagerly waiting for her return to the show. There had been several reports suggesting Disha’s return, but nothing has been confirmed yet. It has been eight years now since she left the show, and we are waiting to see her back as 'Dayaben'.
We wish Disha Vakani strength to cope with the loss of her father.
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