Disha Vakani, the star actress of the show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, has lost her father. Fans have remembered Bhim Vakani with tear-filled eyes. Disha was very close to her father. Her father had worked with many major stars.
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A tragedy has befallen everyone’s beloved Disha Vakani (Dayaben from the Taarak Mehta show). Her father, Bhim Vakani, has passed away at the age of 84. A close family associate revealed that Bhim Vakani had suffered a paralytic stroke a year and a half ago. Some time ago, he also contracted pneumonia. He had been admitted to the hospital. He breathed his last this morning, Tuesday, at 8:30 AM.
Disha—known for her ever-cheerful demeanor, laughter, and infectious giggles—is grief-stricken over the loss of her father. A pall of silence has descended upon her home. Fans have expressed their condolences on the passing of the legendary theater artist, Bhim Vakani. During these moments of sorrow, everyone has rallied to offer strength and support to Disha.
Who was Bhim Vakani?
Few people may be aware that Disha’s father was also associated with the world of showbiz. He had worked alongside some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Madhuri Dixit. He was a renowned Gujarati theater artist. He appeared in a supporting role in Aamir Khan’s film Lagaan. Bhim Vakani also featured alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Swades and in Madhuri Dixit’s film Lajja. Additionally, he had worked in his daughter’s hit show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Disha’s father appeared in Episode 1320 in the role of Champaklal’s friend, Mavji Chheda. His entry created quite a stir within the episode. With just a single appearance, Bhim Vakani managed to impress everyone with his powerful acting. Apart from Hindi films, Bhim Vakani also did excellent work in Gujarati cinema. His acting legacy will always be remembered.
It was her father who introduced Disha to the world of acting. At a young age, Bhim Vakani introduced his daughter to the theater. Disha began her career as a child theater artist, performing alongside her father. Before becoming a part of the Taarak Mehta show, she appeared in several TV shows and films. However, she achieved true fame after playing the role of Dayaben. The sitcom brought the actress name, wealth, and stardom. For years, she won the hearts of the audience as Dayaben. But…
Disha has not been seen in the Taarak Mehta show since 2017. In 2015, the actress married Mayur Padia. She took maternity leave during her first pregnancy. Since then, she has become a mother for a second time as well, yet she has not returned to the show. The chances of her making a comeback to Taarak Mehta appear to be extremely slim. In the Taarak Mehta show, Disha’s brother, Mayur Vakani, plays the role of Sundarlal; he continues to be a part of the show.
