Daya Jethalal Gada also known as Dayaben, is a fictional character from the television series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Daya Jethalal Gada, portrayed by Disha Vakani is a lovable homemaker known for her unique quirks, innocence and cooking skills.

Her friendship with Anjali (played by Neha Mehta), and interactions with Sundar and her mother, Jeevdaya, is a source of entertainment and comic relief.

Vakani's on-screen pairing with Dilip Joshi has garnered significant attention, with fans frequently expressing their admiration for the couple.

[8] Writing for Times of India, Navya Malini said, "There are a number of reasons why Daya has become a household name among the Hindi TV viewers.

"[9] Several publications like Pinkvilla, Zee News, Times Now and ScoopWhoop term Daya among the "most iconic characters" of Indian television.