Who Is Bhim Vakani? Disha Vakani's Father, Who Also Worked With Salman Khan

The news of veteran actor Bhim Vakani’s death has left the world of showbiz shocked and numb. Worked across the Gujarati and the Hindi film industry, Bhim was the popular Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress, Disha Vakani’s father. He had also featured in an episode of Asit Kumarr Modi’s show. As the nation mourns Bhim’s death, let’s take a look at his career in the film and television industry.

Who Was Bhim Vakani? 

Veteran actor Bhim Vakani was known for his supporting roles across a range of popular projects. With a career spanning decades, he was widely recognised for his appearances in hit television shows such as Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Apart from television, Vakani has also featured in several Bollywood films, including Hum Dil

De Chuke Sanam and Lagaan, both of which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. He was also a part of Devdas, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead.

In addition to films, he was also active in Gujarati theatre and television, earning respect for his versatility and dedication to the craft. Though rarely in the spotlight, Bhim Vakani’s consistent work across mediums made him a familiar face in Indian entertainment.

TMKOC Producer Pays Tribute 

TMKOC producer, Asit Kumarr Modi, confirmed the sad news of Vakani’s death and paid his tributes to Disha’s father. “He wasn’t unwell, but we got to know from his family in the morning that he has 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,” Asit Modi told MoneyControl.