Ketki Joshi Dave (born 23 June 1960) is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi films and Hindi television, and has also appeared in numerous Gujarati films and theatre productions. She is widely recognised for portraying the character of Daksha Virani in the long-running television soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and its sequel Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, a role popularly associated with her catchphrase "Aara ra ra ra".
Key facts
| Full name | Ketki Joshi Dave |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 June 1960 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Active in | Hindi films, Hindi television, Gujarati films, theatre |
| Notable role | Daksha Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi |
Career
Dave has built a career spanning multiple languages and formats, with significant work in Gujarati cinema and theatre alongside her Hindi-language film and television appearances.
Television
Her best-known television work is the role of Daksha Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, one of Indian television's most prominent soap operas, and she reprised the part in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. She has also participated in several reality and other television productions, including Nach Baliye 2, Bigg Boss Season 2, and Behenein.
Films
Her Hindi film appearances include:
- Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai
- Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain
Significance
Through her sustained presence on Hindi television, particularly in the Ekta Kapoor–era family soap format, Dave became one of the recognisable supporting faces of the genre during the 2000s. Her parallel work in Gujarati cinema and theatre situates her within a wider tradition of artists who move between regional Gujarati stage practice and mainstream Hindi screen work.
Related topics
- Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
- Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)
- Nach Baliye
- Gujarati cinema
- Gujarati theatre
References
- Ketki Dave – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q6395418