Daya Jethalal Gada
| Daya Jethalal Gada | |
|---|---|
| Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah character | |
Disha Vakani as Daya Jethalal Gada | |
| First appearance | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Created by | Asit Kumarr Modi |
| Portrayed by | Disha Vakani/ Shilpa Shinde (2008–2017, 2018, 2019)2025- present |
| Voiced by | Bhoomika Jain(Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah, animated TV series) |
| Spin-off | Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Daya Jethalal Gada |
| Spouse | Jethalal Gada |
| Children | Tipendra "Tapu" Jethalal Gada |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Origin | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, 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.