Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Theatre Artist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/09/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Dwarka, Gujarat |
Latest News about Alpana Buch
15/06/2025
Alpana Buch, widely known for her role as 'Baa' Leela Shah in the Star Plus show Anupamaa, shared an exclusive interview reflecting on her journey after serving as an announcer at All India Radio for 17 years before becoming a full-time actor. She expressed gratitude for her mother-in-law's encouragement that helped her return to acting after a hiatus following her marriage to Mehul Buch.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ethnicity | Gujarati |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'6" (168 cm) |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| School | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| College/University | University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
Personal Life
| School | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| College/University | University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
| Parents | Chhel Vayeda and Kusum Vayeda |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Relationship | Mehul Buch |
| Spouse | Mehul Buch (Actor) |
| Children | Bhavya Buch (Daughter) |
Family
| Father | Chhel Vayeda (Gujarati art director and production designer) |
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| Mother | Kusum Vayeda (gold medalist in Sanskrit) |
| Spouse | Mehul Buch (Actor) |
| Children | Bhavya Buch (Daughter) |
| Brother | Sanjay Chhel (Director, Writer, and Lyricist) |
Career
| Debut | Theatre Play (Gujarati): Taak Dhina Dhin |
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| Notable Films |
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| Notable Theatre Plays |
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| Early Career | Worked as an announcer at All India Radio (AIR) for approximately 17-18 years while pursuing education and early acting roles |
| Theatre Debut | Taak Dhina Dhin |
| Breakthrough Role | Kantaben in Papad Pol (2010) |
| Current Role | Leela 'Baa' Shah in Anupamaa (Star Plus) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alpanabuch19/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Alpana Buch is an experienced Indian theatre artist as well as a TV and film actress. | |
| 2. She began her career at All India Radio as an announcer while pursuing her college education. | |
| 3. Alpana has participated in a variety of Hindi and Gujarati theatre productions. | |
| 4. After getting married, she took a hiatus from acting but returned due to support and encouragement. | |
| 5. Her acting credits include TV shows such as 'Sanskaar Laxmi', 'Saraswatichandra', 'Anupamaa', and 'Baalveer Returns'. | |
| 6. She has also been seen in movies like 'Loveyatri', 'Sharato Lagu', and 'Luv Ni Love Storys'. | |
| 7. Alpana has showcased products in commercials for Paytm, Saregama Carvaan, and Godrej. | |
| 8. A lover of animals, she shares her home with two dogs named Choco and Miller. | |
| 9. She finds joy in reading, traveling, and holds a strong belief in Lord Ganesha. | |
| 10. Alpana has received numerous awards for her performances in television serials and stage productions. | |
| 11. She is currently acting in the Star Plus show Anupamaa. | |
| 12. Alpana has been active in Gujarati theatre for over three decades. | |
| 13. After getting married to actor Mehul Buch, she took a hiatus from acting but returned due to support and encouragement from her mother-in-law. | |
| 14. She gained financial stability through her work at AIR, which enabled her to pursue acting as a full-time career. |