Disha Vakani

is best known for her iconic role as

Dayaben

in

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

. Her unique comic timing, expressive dialogue delivery, and signature Garba moves made her a fan favorite. However, before making it big on television, the actress featured in many hit

Bollywood films

.
Disha made her mark in Bollywood with notable supporting roles in several iconic films. Before becoming a household name as Daya Bhabhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Disha appeared in the 2008 historical drama

Jodha Akbar

alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. She portrayed Madhavi, Jodha Bai’s companion, who was one of the aides accompanying her to the Mughal kingdom after her marriage to Akbar, played by Hrithik Roshan.
Many fans spotted Disha Vakani in the song Khwaja Mere Khwaja from Jodha Akbar, where she appeared as Madhavi, consoling a heartbroken Jodha Bai while shedding tears herself. However, this wasn’t the only instance where Disha shared screen space with top Bollywood stars. She was also seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s

Devdas

(2002) and later appeared alongside Aamir Khan in the historical drama

Mangal Pandey: The Rising

(2005).
The actress has been on an extended hiatus from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2017. Initially, she took maternity leave, and while many expected her to return after the birth of her child, she has remained away from the show. Over the years, several speculations about her re-entry have surfaced, but no official confirmation has been made. Despite her absence, her character, Dayaben, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of viewers, who still hope to see her back on screen.

In a recent interview, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer

Asit Kumarr Modi

confirmed that Disha Vakani will not be returning to the show due to her commitments as a mother. Disha, who is now a mother of two—a daughter and a son—is focused on her personal life. Asit believes that, given her responsibilities, she is unlikely to make a comeback to the show.