Disha Vakani: Actress Disha Vakani, famous as 'Dayaben' of the popular TV show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', turned 46 on August 17. Disha Vakani is an actress who has seen tremendous stardom. She was counted among the highest paid actresses on TV. But when it came to family and children, she did not hesitate for a moment to leave the show and career. Disha Vakani achieved such a position in the role of Dayaben that fans are still waiting for her return in 'Taarak Mehta…'. It has been seven years since Disha Vakani left 'Taarak Mehta…' but the audience wants to see only her in the role of Dayaben and no one else. The makers also hope that Disha Vakani will return one day.
Family before career…
Many actresses usually do not get married when they are at the peak of their career or keep it a secret because it has a negative impact on their career. Disha Vakani put her career at risk and ruined it for the sake of her family…. She has been away from TV and acting for seven years, but her stardom is still intact. She is no less than a superstar in the eyes of the audience.
Started with theatre, did all kinds of films for the family
Disha Vakani started doing theatre since childhood. Her father Bhim Vakani is a well-known actor of Gujarati theatre. Therefore, Disha Vakani became interested in acting. Jane also initially worked in a B-grade film named 'Kamseen: Untouched', in which she had a lot of intimate scenes.
Got stardom by becoming 'Dayaben'
Disha Vakani also worked in films like 'Devdas', 'Mangal Pandey', 'C Company' and 'Jodha Akbar', but she got popularity only from 'Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma'. While working in this show, Disha Vakani became one of the highest paid actresses on TV.
Her first salary was Rs 250, she became 'Dayaben' and earned lakhs!
Disha Vakani told in an interview that when she used to do theatre, she used to get Rs 250 for a play. But by the time she reached 'Tarak Mehta…', her salary increased manifold. In this show, she used to charge up to Rs 1 lakh for an episode.
She left 'Tarak Mehta' in 2017 and became the mother of a son
However, Disha Vakani took a break from 'Taarak Mehta…' in the year 2017 and became the mother of a son. She married Mumbai-based chartered accountant Mayur Padia in 2015. Disha Vakani was about to return to the show soon after becoming a mother, but she could not come. On which her husband has made a big revelation.
Had to give up career for husband and family
According to a report, Disha Vakani's husband Mayur was not happy with her decision to return to 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'. Disha Vakani has also shot a promo for her comeback. But husband Mayur wanted her to leave her career and take care of the house for the upbringing of the children. After this, Disha Vakani spoke to producer Asit Modi and said that she will not return now.
Disha Vakani's husband's 3 conditions
According to reports, Disha Vakani's husband spoke to the makers of 'Taarak Mehta…' and laid down three conditions, after fulfilling which Disha Vakani can return to the show. The husband said that Disha Vakani's fee should be increased to Rs 1.5 lakh per episode. He will work only 3 hours a day. Not only this, it is also said that Disha Vakani's husband also demanded a personal nursery on the set, where the actress can keep her newborn baby during shooting. However, Disha Vakani's husband denied all these things in an interview and said that he does not want to talk about it.
Disha Vakani away from acting for children!
Disha Vakani's good friend and actress Jennifer Mistry once said in an interview that Disha Vakani is not returning to acting because of her daughter. She will be back soon.' Disha Vakani is currently a housewife and is busy taking care of the house and children.