Arvind Vekaria (1948-2026) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor, Director
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/08/1948
Age	77 years (died on 24, Jun, 2026)
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Date of Death	24/06/2026

Latest News about Arvind Vekaria

24/06/2026

Veteran Gujarati actor and theatre personality Arvind Vekaria passed away on 24 June 2026 at the age of 77. The entertainment fraternity, including CINTAA, expressed deep condolences, honoring his decades of contribution to Gujarati theatre and cinema. He was the father of Tanmay Vekaria, known for the character 'Bagha' in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', and had lost his wife Bharti Vekaria just eight months prior in October 2025.

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Biography	Arvind Vekaria was a well-known actor and director known for his work in Gujarati theatre and cinema. He dedicated decades of his life to Gujarati theatre. He was best known for Gujarati films like ‘Yashoda’ (2017) and ‘Rupiyo Nach Nachave’ (2018). Arvind appeared in a few Hindi films such as ‘G V Panth’ in the biographical drama film ‘Wo Jo Tha Ek Messiah Maulana Azad’ (2019). He was also featured in a few television series like ‘Shaktimaan’ (Hindi). Arvind Vekaria was a legendary Gujarati actor, director, and theatre personality who dedicated decades to Gujarati theatre and cinema. He was best known for his comedic timing and unique style in Gujarati theatre, earning him the title of a legendary comic actor. He starred in notable Gujarati films such as 'Yashoda' (2017) and 'Rupiyo Nach Nachave' (2018). Arvind also appeared in Hindi films, including a role in the biographical drama 'Wo Jo Tha Ek Messiah Maulana Azad' (2019). He was featured in Hindi television series like 'Shaktimaan'. He passed away on 24 June 2026 at the age of 77, drawing condolences from the entire entertainment fraternity, including CINTAA. He was the father of Tanmay Vekaria, who plays the beloved character 'Bagha' in the popular show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'.

Biography

Arvind Vekaria was a well-known actor and director known for his work in Gujarati theatre and cinema.
He dedicated decades of his life to Gujarati theatre.
He was best known for Gujarati films like ‘Yashoda’ (2017) and ‘Rupiyo Nach Nachave’ (2018).
Arvind appeared in a few Hindi films such as ‘G V Panth’ in the biographical drama film ‘Wo Jo Tha Ek Messiah Maulana Azad’ (2019).
He was also featured in a few television series like ‘Shaktimaan’ (Hindi).
Arvind Vekaria was a legendary Gujarati actor, director, and theatre personality who dedicated decades to Gujarati theatre and cinema.
He was best known for his comedic timing and unique style in Gujarati theatre, earning him the title of a legendary comic actor.
He starred in notable Gujarati films such as 'Yashoda' (2017) and 'Rupiyo Nach Nachave' (2018).
Arvind also appeared in Hindi films, including a role in the biographical drama 'Wo Jo Tha Ek Messiah Maulana Azad' (2019).
He was featured in Hindi television series like 'Shaktimaan'.
He passed away on 24 June 2026 at the age of 77, drawing condolences from the entire entertainment fraternity, including CINTAA.
He was the father of Tanmay Vekaria, who plays the beloved character 'Bagha' in the popular show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'.

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Salt & Pepper

Personal Life

Languages	Gujarati Hindi

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Widower

Family

Wife/Spouse	Bharti Vekaria (passed away in October 2025)
Children	Tanmay Vekaria (actor) Playing ‘Bagha’ in the popular comedy television show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ Manveet (chartered accountant) Tanmay Vekaria Playing 'Bagha' in the popular comedy television show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'. Manveet Vekaria Chartered Accountant

Career

2017	Role: Actor \| Work: Film: Yashoda
2018	Role: Actor \| Work: Film: Rupiyo Nach Nachave
2019	Role: Actor \| Work: Film: Wo Jo Tha Ek Messiah Maulana Azad
Hindi Series	Role: Actor \| Work: TV: Shaktimaan
Role: Actor \| Work: Gujarati Theatre and Cinema \| Years: Decades
Role: Director \| Work: Gujarati Theatre \| Years: Decades

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Arvind Vekaria was a well-known actor and director known for his work in Gujarati theatre and cinema.
2. He dedicated decades of his life to Gujarati theatre.
3. He was best known for Gujarati films like ‘Yashoda’ (2017) and ‘Rupiyo Nach Nachave’ (2018).
4. Arvind appeared in a few Hindi films such as ‘G V Panth’ in the biographical drama film ‘Wo Jo Tha Ek Messiah Maulana Azad’ (2019).
5. He was also featured in a few television series like ‘Shaktimaan’ (Hindi).
6. His son Tanmay Vekaria is also an actor known for his role in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’
7. Arvind Vekaria was renowned for his unique comedic style, facial expressions, and timing that made audiences laugh uncontrollably.
8. He was a veteran of Gujarati theatre and cinema, respected as a legendary comic actor and beloved friend.
9. His son Tanmay Vekaria is a well-known actor for his role as 'Bagha' in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'.
10. He passed away just eight months after his wife Bharti Vekaria's death in October 2025.
11. The entertainment fraternity, including CINTAA, paid tribute to his legacy upon his passing.

2017	Role: Actor \| Work: Film: Yashoda
2018	Role: Actor \| Work: Film: Rupiyo Nach Nachave
2019	Role: Actor \| Work: Film: Wo Jo Tha Ek Messiah Maulana Azad
Hindi Series	Role: Actor \| Work: TV: Shaktimaan
Role: Actor \| Work: Gujarati Theatre and Cinema \| Years: Decades
Role: Director \| Work: Gujarati Theatre \| Years: Decades

Arvind Vekaria Actor, Director Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India