Overview
- Vakani, whose death Tuesday in Ahmedabad was confirmed by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Kumarr Modi, was a veteran actor, playwright and painter.
- His cremation was reported to take place in Ahmedabad the same day, with an official family statement still awaited.
- He built a long career in Gujarati theatre and took supporting roles in Hindi films including Lagaan, Swades, Lajja, Devdas and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
- He was the father of actors Disha and Mayur Vakani and he also appeared on the sitcom as Mavji Chheda, a friend of Champaklal Gada.
- India Today and The Indian Express reported he was 84 and had earlier paralysis and recent pneumonia, though specific health details were not uniformly confirmed.