Ketki Dave

Ketki Joshi Dave 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". 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, Bigg Boss Season 2, and Behenein.

Personal life

Ketki was born on 23 June 1960 to Sarita Joshi, an actress, 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. 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. Together, they ran a Gujarati theatre company called "Mudra". == Career ==

Career

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. ==Filmography==

Filmography

Television Films All films are in Hindi, unless otherwise noted. ==References==

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