Vandana Pathak
{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Vandana Pathak
| image =Vandana Pathak at Kehvatlal Parivar premiere.jpg
| caption = Vandana Pathak at premiere of Kehvatlal Parivar (2022)
| birth_name = Vandana Vaidya
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
| nationality =
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 1995–present
| notable_works = * Hum Paanch as Meenakshi Mathur
- Khichdi as Jayashree Parekh
- Saath Nibhaana Saathiya as Gaura Suryavanshi
| spouse = Neeraj Pathak
| children = 2
}}
Vandana Pathak is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films, stage and television. She is known for her role as Jayshree Parekh in the Khichdi franchise; as well as her antagonistic role of Gaura in the soap opera Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She has played many Gujarati roles in Indian serials.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Vandana-Pathak-on-new-TV-show/articleshow/10704909.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411041027/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-12/tv/30390866_1_khichdi-new-tv-show-sab-tv |url-status=live |archive-date=11 April 2013 |title=Vandana Pathak on new TV show |last=Maheshwri |first=Neha |date=12 November 2011 |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 March 2013}} In a career spanning more than two decades, she has most of her memorable work in comedy plays and sitcoms.
Born in Maharashtrian family and brought up in Ahmedabad, she is the daughter of Gujarati actor Arvind Vaidya. Making her television debut in 1995, she gained notice due to her performance as Meenakshi Mathur in the sitcom Hum Paanch.
Career
She started her career with Hum Paanch in 1995. She also acted in Gujarati plays.{{cite web |url=http://tv.apnicommunity.com/celebrity/Vandana-Pathak/1469/biography |title=Vandana Pathak Biography}} After the success of Hum Paanch, Pathak was chosen to star in another sitcom called Khichdi, playing the role of Jayashree Parekh. In 2005, she reprised the same character in its sequel, Instant Khichdi which was equally successful as its predecessor. However, she was replaced by actress Nimisha Vakharia in the film adaptation of the series which was released in 2010.
She portrayed the twisted character of Sheela Devi in SAB TV's light-comedy show Main Kab Saas Banoongi.
In 2011, she had a starring role in another comedy show R. K. Laxman Ki Duniya.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Vasavada-familys-leisure-trip/articleshow/12454590.cms |title=Vasavada family's leisure trip – Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=5 May 2018}} She also starred in Mahisagar.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Twin-trouble-chasing-Mahi-on-MahiSagar/articleshow/41088111.cms |title=Twin trouble chasing Mahi on MahiSagar – Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=5 May 2018}}
She played the role of an alien in television series Badi Door Se Aaye Hai. She said that she took inspiration from her father for the character.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Inspired-by-father-Vandana-plays-an-alien-with-a-hearing-problem/articleshow/47721588.cms?slideshow=47397541&slide=47397647#16 |title=Inspired by father, Vandana plays an alien with a hearing problem – Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=5 May 2018}}
In 2015, she entered Star Plus's longest-running popular show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. Pathak said that she "had been doing comedy for the last 14 years" and "was on the lookout for more serious roles when Gaura of Saathiya came her way."{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}}. She took a break from the show in May 2016; but returned to the series in October 2016.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Vandana-Pathak-returns-to-Saathiya-after-five-months/articleshow/55011799.cms |title=Vandana Pathak returns to 'Saathiya...' after five months – Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=5 May 2018}} The show went off-air in July 2017.
In 2017, she was cast as the villainous character of Padmini (also called Vaidehi) in Colors TV's medical drama show Savitri Devi College & Hospital.
Personal life
Pathak was brought up in Ahmedabad,{{cite news |title=Makarsankranti celebration in RK Laxman... |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/Makarsankranti-celebration-in-RK-Laxman--/articleshow/11474741.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411040321/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-14/tv/30624416_1_kites-makarsankranti-festive-mood |url-status=live |archive-date=11 April 2013 |date=14 January 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=28 March 2013}} where her father, Arvind Vaidya was invovled in Gujarati theatre, Gujarati and Hindi films and television series. She is married to writer-director Neeraj Pathak who has made films like Apne, Gumnaam (2008) and Right Yaaa Wrong (2010). The couple has two children: son Yash and daughter Radhika.{{cite news |title=Will the real Jayshree please stand up? |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/oct/011010-Jayshree-Khichdi-Vandana-Pathak.htm |publisher=MiD DAY |date=1 October 2010 |access-date=28 March 2013}}
In 2016, she fell down the stairs and injured herself on the sets of her show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/television-actors-who-got-injured/photostory/50109964.cms |title=Television actors who got injured {{!}} The Times of India |website=The Times of India |access-date=5 May 2018}}
Television series
- Hum Paanch as Meenakshi Mathur (1995–1996, 2005–2006)
- Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1999–2002)
- Khichdi as Jayshree Parekh (2002–2004)
- Ye Meri Life Hai as Rasik's wife, Pooja's mother (2004–2005)
- Instant Khichdi as Jayshree Parekh (2005)
- Main Kab Saas Banoongi as Sheela Devi (2008–2009){{cite news |title=Talking point with Vandana Pathak |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/talking-point--with-vandana-pathak/358568/0 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 September 2008 |access-date=28 March 2013}}
- Mrs. & Mr. Sharma Allahabadwale as Rajshri Shah (2010–2011)
- R K Laxman Ki Duniya as Bakula "Baku" Bhavesh Vasavda (2011–2013)
- Mahisagar as Anusuya Mehta (2014–2015)
- Badi Door Se Aaye Hai as Daadi "90" (2014–2015)
- Saath Nibhaana Saathiya as Gaura Suryavanshi (2015–2016; 2016–2017)
- Savitri Devi College & Hospital as Padmini/Vaidehi (2017–2018)
- Khichdi Returns as Jayshree Parekh (2018)
- Manmohini as Devki Dai (2018–2019)
- Tum Se Tum Tak (2025–present)
Filmography
- Golkeri (2020, Gujarati)
- Swagatam (2021, Gujarati)
- Kehvatlal Parivar (2022, Gujarati)
- Nava Pappa (2023, Gujarati)
- Bushirt T-shirt (2023, Gujarati){{Cite news |title=Bushirt T-shirt |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/bushirt-t-shirt/movieshow/99612686.cms |access-date=2023-05-11 |issn=0971-8257}}
- Gulaam Chor (2023, Gujarati)
- Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan (2023, Hindi){{Cite news |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2023/09/30/ent6-khichdi-2-release.html |title='Khichdi 2-Mission Paanthukistan' to release in theatres on November 17 |date=30 September 2023 |work=The Week |access-date=1 October 2023}}
- Vanilla Ice Cream (2024, Gujarati)
- Umbarro (2025, Gujarati)
- All The Best Pandya (2025, Gujarati)
- Jai Mata Ji - Let's Rock (2025, Gujarati)
- Jalebi Rocks (2025, Gujarati)
- Aachari Baa (2025, Hindi){{Cite web |last=Toleti |first=Siddartha |date=2025-03-15 |title=Aachari Baa Review |url=https://www.m9.news/ott-review/aachari-baa-movie-review/ |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=M9.news |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|4043119}}
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Category:Actresses from Ahmedabad
Category:20th-century Indian actresses
Category:21st-century Indian actresses
Category:Indian film actresses
Category:Indian television actresses
Category:Indian stage actresses
Category:Indian soap opera actresses
Category:Actresses in Hindi television