Ketki Dave | |
|---|---|
 Dave in 2010 | |
| Born | 23 June 1960 |
| Occupation | Actress, Stand-up comedian |
| Years active | 1983 – present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Pravin Joshi (father) Sarita Joshi (mother) |
| Relatives | Purbi Joshi (sister) Sharman Joshi (cousin) Manasi Joshi Roy (cousin) Arvind Joshi (uncle) |
Ketki Joshi Dave (born 23 June 1960) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi films and Hindi television and has also starred in many Gujarati films and theatre. She is widely popular for playing the character of Daksha Virani in the iconic tv soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and its sequel Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 with her famous line "Aara ra ra ra".[1][2] She has appeared in several films, including Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain. She has worked in many television productions, including the reality shows Nach Baliye 2,[1] Bigg Boss Season 2,[3] and Behenein.[4][5]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Ketki was born on 23 June 1960 to Sarita Joshi, an actress,[6] and Pravin Joshi, a theatre director. She has a younger sister, Purbi Joshi, who is also an actress and anchor. She was married to the actor Rasik Dave. They met in 1979 during a common stage play and then married in 1983.[7] Together they have a daughter Riddhi Dave and son Abhishek Dave. Riddhi is also a theatre actress. Rasik died on 29 July 2022 due to complications from kidney failure and was suffering for four years.[8][9] Together, they ran a Gujarati theatre company called "Mudra".[10]
Career[edit | edit source]
Dave started her acting career through Gujarati play Vaisakhi Koel as a replacement actress. She was on a tour with her mother Sarita Joshi for her play and at the age of 13 or 14 performed for the first time on stage. Post theatre, she appeared in various roles on television, starting with Sai Paranjpye's serial Ados Pados in 1984. In 1996 got recognition in the show Hasratein on Zee TV. Her role in the show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi made her a common name in households, where she played the loud character of Daksha Virani donning a big bindi. She also played the role of Dr. Madhavi Dholakiya in Sanjivani which aired on Star Plus.[2]
In 2006, she appeared on the celebrity couple dancing show Nach Baliye 2 along with her husband; but was the first couple to get eliminated. In 2008, she contested in the second season of Hindi Bigg Boss, where she was evicted on 26th day due to lack of public votes.[11]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Ados Pados | |
| 1995 | Jeevan Mrityu | |
| 1995 | Aahat | Megha |
| 1996–1997 | Hasratein | Manasi |
| 2000–2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Daksha Virani |
| 2001 | Ye Dil Kya Kare | |
| 2002 | Sanjivani | Dr. Madhavi Dholakiya |
| 2006 | Nach Baliye 2 | Contestant (10th place) |
| 2007 | Comedy Circus 1 | Contestant |
| 2008 | Bigg Boss 2 | Contestant (12th place) |
| Comedy Circus - Kaante Ki Takkar | Contestant | |
| 2010–2011 | Behenein | Nimafui |
| Ram Milaayi Jodi | Ketki Masi | |
| 2012 | Aahat | Herself |
| 2012–2013 | Pavitra Rishta | Snehlata Khandeshi |
| Aaj Ki Housewife Hai... Sab Jaanti Hai | Sarla | |
| 2014–2015 | 1760 Saasumaa | Ganga Katariya |
| 2016 | Tamanna | Baa |
| Naya Mahisagar | Diwaliben Mehta | |
| 2017 | TV, Biwi aur Main | Priya's mother |
| 2018 | Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka | Herself, Nandini's Mother |
| 2019 | Mere Sai Shradha aur Saburi | Kamla Tai |
| 2021–2022 | Balika Vadhu 2 | Gomati Anjaariya |
| 2022–2023; 2024 | Pushpa Impossible | Kunjbala Parikh |
| 2025–present | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 | Daksha Virani |
Films[edit | edit source]
All films are in Hindi, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Kissi Se Na Kehna | Shyamoli | |
| 1988 | Falak | Julie | |
| Kasam | Padma | ||
| 1990 | Dil | Herself | |
| 1999 | Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Shalini | |
| Mann | Madhu | ||
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Vimala | |
| 2002 | Kitne Door Kitne Paas | Koki Patel | |
| 2003 | Parwana | Kamini Haryanvi | |
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | Sarlaben Patel | ||
| 2005 | Yaaran Naal Baharan | Geeta Thakur | Punjabi Movie |
| 2006 | Love in Japan | Mrs. Mehta | |
| 2008 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Bobby's mother | |
| 2009 | Straight | Gujju Bai | |
| 2010 | Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain | Gujarati lady | |
| I Hate Luv Storys | Simran's mom | ||
| 2016 | Sanam Re | Visitor's wife | |
| 2017 | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | Sarla Mehta | Gujarati film |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jagirdar, Sarabjit. "Ketki Dave returns to small screen in negative role". Indo-Asian News Service.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "All in the family". India Today. 13 February 2008. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
- ↑ "Shilpa Shetty's 'Bigg Boss' kick-starts, contenders promise fireworks". Indo-Asian News Service.
- ↑ Bhopatkar, Tejashree (5 February 2010). "Ketki Dave packs a new punch!". Sampurn.
- ↑ The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television. Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved on 23 October 2015.
- ↑ Singh, Monica (8 September 2010). "Sarita Joshi has more work offers than her daughters!". Sampurn. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ↑ Trivedi, Tanvi (30 July 2022). "Life will never be the same without Rasik: Ketki Dave talks about her husband actor Rasik Dave who passed away last night". Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ↑ Clarance, Daphne (30 July 2022). "Mahabharat Actor Rasik Dave Dies At 65. Dipika Chikhlia, Ashoke Pandit And More Pay Condolences". NDTV. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ↑ Doshi, Hasti (30 July 2022). "Alpana Buch shares what Rasik Dave told his wife Ketki before passing away". Times of India. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ↑ "Couple Star In Comedy". Leicester Mercury. 10 April 2003.
- ↑ "Ketaki is out of BB2". Bigg Boss 2 Official website. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 28 September 2008.