October 25, 2025

Big heartbreak for fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah! Tanmay Vekaria, fondly known as Bagha from the hit sitcom, shared the sad news on Instagram that his mother has passed away. Known for his lovable character and amazing comic timing, Tanmay poured his soul out in a touching tribute. In a heartfelt caption, Tanmay wrote, “Sad part is u can only see her in pics and feel her in heart, u cant hug her, or wont get to see her in front of you ever again.. miss u maai alwzzz n forever I know u are in the best place up there..” His words hit straight to the heart, showing his deep pain and love. The emotional reel featured beautiful family photos of Tanmay with his mother, father, and daughter. Adding to the soulful tribute was the song “Chithi Na Koi Sandesh” from the film Dushman playing softly in the background. Fans quickly flooded the comments with prayers and sympathy for the grieving actor. Tanmay Vekaria’s journey in Indian TV is inspiring. He won hearts as Bagha, a character known for innocence, loyal friendship with Jethalal, and his funny dialogues. But did you know? Before becoming Bagha, Tanmay played four different cameo roles in the same show – a school teacher, a rickshaw puller, a husband, and a taxi driver! With strong roots in Gujarati theatre and collaborations with famous artists like Disha Vakani, Tanmay’s acting skills shined brightly on both stage and screen. He has also acted in Gujarati films and plays, showing his versatile talent. Over the years, Bagha’s character brought lots of smiles and laughs across India, making Tanmay a fan favorite. This touching loss is felt deeply by his many admirers who continue to stand by him in this tough time.

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