Daya Jethalal Gada

Daya Jethalal Gada
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah character
Disha Vakani as Daya Jethalal Gada
First appearanceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Created byAsit Kumarr Modi
Portrayed byDisha Vakani/ Shilpa Shinde (2008–2017, 2018, 2019)2025- present
Voiced byBhoomika Jain(Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah, animated TV series)
Spin-offTaarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah
In-universe information
Full nameDaya Jethalal Gada
SpouseJethalal Gada
ChildrenTipendra "Tapu" Jethalal Gada
ReligionJainism
OriginAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Daya Jethalal Gada also known as Dayaben, is a fictional character from the television series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Daya is the wife of businessman Jethalal Gada and is among the central characters of the series. She lives with her husband and their son Tipendra, affectionately known as Tapu. The character was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and portrayed by Disha Vakani.

Daya Jethalal Gada, portrayed by Disha Vakani is a lovable homemaker known for her unique quirks, innocence and cooking skills. Her character emphasis community values and is known as a dutiful mother and wife. Daya is popularly referred to as "Garba Queen", and has become a popular character on Indian television. Her catchphrases "Hey Maa Mata Ji" and "Aee Halo" are popular too.