Veteran actor and theatre personality Arvind Vekaria, father of actor Tanmay Vekaria (known for playing Bagha in “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”), has died. The news is confirmed by the Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA), which issues a condolence message to mark his passing and pays tribute to him as a senior artiste and theatre figure. CINTAA does not state a cause of death. Arvind Vekaria was widely associated with Gujarati theatre and cinema, with noted film credits including “Yashoda,” “Chhanu Chamaklo,” and “Rupiyo Naach Nachave.” He also appeared in the superhero television series “Shaktimaan,” and made a guest appearance in “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,” where he plays a jeweller approached by Atmaram Bhide to mortgage his wife Madhavi’s jewellery. The development also comes shortly after Tanmay’s mother died in October 2025, and the sources describe how the family has been grieving that earlier loss.
Tanmay Vekaria’s father Arvind Vekaria dies; CINTAA pays tribute
Veteran actor and theatre personality Arvind Vekaria, father of actor Tanmay Vekaria (known for playing Bagha in “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”), has died. The news is confirmed by the Cine and TV...
- Arvind Vekaria, a veteran Gujarati theatre and screen actor, dies.
- His death is confirmed through a condolence message from CINTAA.
- CINTAA does not disclose the cause of death.
- Arvind Vekaria appears in Gujarati films including “Yashoda,” “Chhanu Chamaklo,” and “Rupiyo Naach Nachave,” and has a guest role in “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.”
- The death follows the recent death of Tanmay Vekaria’s mother in October 2025.
Tanmay Vekaria, known for his role as Bagha in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is mourning the significant loss of his father, Arvind Vekaria, who was a long-time figure in Gujarati theatre and television. This tragedy follows the loss of his mother just eight months earlier. Arvind's legacy and cameo in the beloved sitcom profoundly influenced Tanmay's artistic journey, leaving fans and colleagues heartbroken by the news.
1 day agoVeteran actor and theatre personality Arvind Vekaria, father of actor Tanmay Vekaria, passed away. The news was confirmed by the Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA), which paid tribute to the senior artiste through a condolence message. The cause of his death has not been revealed.Sharing the news, CINTAA wrote, "CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of senior actor and theatre personality Mr. Arvind Vekaria."Arvind Vekaria was a familiar name in Gujarati theatre and cinema and was admired for his contribution to the performing arts over several decades. He built a successful career across films, television and stage, earning respect within the industry for his work.#cintaa expresses its condolences on the demise of senior actor and theatre personality Mr. Arvind Vekaria #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip pic.twitter.com/7ZKtbaZzaU— CINTAA_Official (@CintaaOfficial) June 24, 2026 The veteran actor was known for his performances in Gujarati films such as Yashoda, Chhanu Chamaklo and Rupiyo Naach Nachave. Apart from his film work, he also appeared in the popular superhero television series Shaktimaan.Television viewers may also remember him from a guest appearance in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. In the sitcom, Arvind played a jeweller whom Atmaram Bhide approaches to mortgage his wife Madhavi's jewellery. Though brief, his appearance was noticed by fans of the long-running show.'Natukaka was in pain, couldn't even drink water': 'Taarak Mehta...' actor Tanmay Vekaria aka Bagha on Ghanshyam Nayak's death His passing comes during an emotionally challenging period for his son, Tanmay Vekaria, who is best known for playing Bagha in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Less than a year ago, in October 2025, Tanmay lost his mother.Recently, a video from the sets of the show had gone viral, showing Tanmay becoming emotional while remembering his late mother. In the clip, producer Asit Kumarr Modi was seen consoling the actor during the difficult moment.
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