Disha Vakani’s father & theatre veteran Bhim Vakani passes away

Bhim Vakani, a veteran actor and theater celebrity take his last breath in this morning in Ahmedabad. Bhim Vakani, seen in few Bollywood movies including Lagaan, Swades.

Disha Vakani and Mayur Vakani who know for their roles in the drama Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma are the children of Bhim Vakani, but they disclosed their death news, the producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah has confirmed the news while talking with Moneycontrol, and shared this heartbreaking news, ‘He wasn’t unwell, but we got to know from his family in the morning that he’s passed away. Bhim Vakani was a great painter, actor, and director – he even worked in Lagaan. His daughter Disha Vakani’s success as Daya Ben… he played a big part in that. He contributed a lot to building Disha’s career. We had a family-like bond; whenever he came to Mumbai, he’d come home, and we’d hang out. It feels like a part of my family has gone with him.’ Bhim Vkani’s cause of death and his last rites still not revealed.

Disha Vakani and her brother Mayur famous in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Disha playing role of Daya Jethalal Gada, and Mayur playing as Sundar Lal, not only them but, Bhim Vakani also special appearance in the show.

Bhim Vakani has Gujarati personality, despite from from Lagaan and Swades the actor also seen in the Madhuri Dixit starrer Lajja. Not just on the big screens, Bhim Vakani left a lasting legacy in Gujarati theatre as well.