Meet the actress who worked with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and rose to fame through her role on television but has not done any work for the last 9 years

There are few celebrities in the world of entertainment that you miss when you don’t see them on screen. To become one of these gifted actors, you need hard work, talent and a good project. Likewise, there have been numerous gifted actors who have gained great recognition through television and have dominated the screen with their performances.

Making a big impact and gaining recognition in a highly competitive industry isn’t easy, however, there is one talented individual who has left a lasting impression with her performance on the longest-running show.

She rose to fame after playing the lead role in the hit sitcom and disappeared after her exit from the show. Before finding success on television, this actress shared the screen with the famous Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Yes, this actress who is no longer a part of the entertainment world acted alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the hit film Jodhaa Akbar and acted in the film Madhavi. Can you guess who this person is? Let us give you another important clue: This talented leading actress was part of the hit sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Without creating any more suspense, we reveal her name. It is none other than Disha Vakani, popularly known as Dayaben.

Disha Vakani in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah:

Who doesn’t remember Dayaben? Disha Vakani gained huge recognition and fame with her acting performance after she played the role of Daya Jethalal Gada in the hit sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Her dialogues like ‘Hey maa, mata ji’ or ‘Tapu ke papa’ or ‘Craze for Garba’ resonated with the audience and received huge applause. She acted opposite Dilip Joshi who played Jethalal Champaklal Gada.

Disha’s amazing comedic timing and performance earned her a huge fan following and made her a household name. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah premiered in 2008 and is currently airing on television. Ever since Disha Vakani went on maternity leave in 2017, the audience has been eagerly waiting for her comeback.

Disha Vakani’s personal life:

Disha Vakani, who is married to a Mumbai-based chartered accountant named Mayur Padia, was expecting her first child in 2017 when she exited the show. Mayur and Disha had married in an intimate ceremony in 2015. On November 27, 2017, the couple became parents and welcomed their first child, a daughter. In 2022, Disha and Mayur welcomed their second child, a baby boy.

On Disha Vakani’s return to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah:

There were many rumors that Disha would return to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2019. The makers also revealed Disha’s return plan several times in the show, so fans were eagerly waiting for her return as Dayaben. However, she never returned.

In 2023, several reports were doing the rounds that the makers of the hit sitcom were looking for a replacement for Disha. However, the hunt is not over yet and fans are eagerly waiting for Dayaben’s return. The makers have auditioned many extensively for the role of Dayaben and are yet to find the right cast.

Where is Disha Vakani after leaving TMKOC?

After leaving Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the actress was spotted only twice at cultural events with her husband and two children. Despite being a well-known personality, Disha does not have an official social media account on any social media platform. She prefers to keep her personal life private and avoids attending social events or being photographed by paparazzi at award shows.

After her exit from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, her fans are eagerly waiting for her return to the silver screen.