Vaibhavi Upadhyay (25 July[1] 1984 – 22 May 2023)[3] was an Indian actress. She was nominated for an ITA Award for Best Actor (Female) Popular.[4] She rose to fame in the role of Jasmine Mavani in the 2017 sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.[5][6]
Vaibhavi Upadhyay | |
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| Born | Vaibhavi Upadhyay 25 July 1984[1] |
| Died | 22 May 2023 (aged 38)[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–2023 |
| Known for | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
Death and legacy edit
Upadhyay died in a car crash on 22 May 2023.[7] She was riding with her fiancé when the car plummeted into a gorge in the Banjar neighbourhood of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh.[citation needed] She was only aged 38 when she died. Her family, co-stars and fans mourned her death. Her funeral was held in Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.[8]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CityLights | Mahi Singh |
| 2020 | Chhapaak | Meenakshi |
| 2023 | Timir | Ritika |
Television edit
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Left Right Left | Neelu Sahni | Sony SAB |
| 2013 | CID – Maut Ka Nasha | Shilpi (Episode 983) | Sony Entertainment Television |
| 2014 | Ishq Kills | Episode 10 | Star Plus |
| 2014 | Adaalat – Client In Coma: Part 1 & Part 2 | Advocate Rubina Khan (Episode 340 & Episode 341) | Sony Entertainment Television |
| 2014 | Adaalat – Diwali Special | Advocate Rubina Khan (Episode 369) | Sony Entertainment Television |
| 2015 | SuperCops Vs SuperVillains | Dr.Sania
(Season 5 - Episode 27) |
Life Ok |
| 2015 | MTV Big F – The Unforgettable Coincidence | Maya (Season 1 – Episode 8) | MTV |
| 2016 | Dahleez | Padma Shree (Paddy)Journalist | Star Plus |
| 2016 | CID – Chehre Pe Chehra | Maitri (Episode 1398) | Sony Entertainment Television |
| 2017 | Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka? | Esha | Star Plus |
| 2017 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Jasmine Mavani | Disney+ Hotstar |
Travel Show edit
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sanrachna | Host | Epic TV |
Web series edit
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Zeo KMS | Sheela | ZEE5 |
| 2020–2022 | Please Find Attached | Ratna Ghosh | Amazon Prime Video |
Short films edit
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Delivery Girl | Wife | YouTube |
References edit
- ^ a b "RIP vaibhavi". 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Vaibhavi Upadhyaya Dies at 38 in a Road Accident; Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Actors Satish Shah, Rupali Ganguly Offer Condolences". 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Vaibhavi Upadhyaya no more. Actress' funeral to take place in Mumbai". 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Who is Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, the TV actor who died in a road accident?". The Indian Express. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Lalwani, Vickey (24 May 2023). "Vaibhavi Upadhyaya Passes Away: "Her roka ceremony had happened," friend JD Majethia speaks out - Exclusive". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Tyagi, Amit (24 May 2023). "Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai actress Vaibhavi Upadhyay passes away after her car falls into a valley". India Today. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Actress Vaibhavi Upadhyaya of 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' fame dies in a road accident". The Economic Times. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Who is Vaibhavi Upadhyay, the TV actor who died in a road accident?". www.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.