Disha Parmar is an Indian television actress known primarily for her work in Hindi-language soap operas. She rose to prominence with her debut role as Pankhuri "Pankhuda" Aditya Kumar Hooda in the Star Plus serial Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, and later played Priya Sharma in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 on Sony Entertainment Television.
Key Facts
| Full name | Disha Parmar |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1994 |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2012 onwards |
| Notable works | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 |
| Spouse | Rahul Vaidya (m. 2021) |
Background
Disha Parmar was born on 11 November 1994 in New Delhi. She moved into modelling as a teenager and transitioned to acting in television soaps in the early 2010s. She is widely recognised for her on-screen pairings with actor Nakuul Mehta in two long-running family dramas.
Career
Television
Parmar made her acting debut in 2012 with Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara, a Star Plus drama produced by Balaji Telefilms in association with Director's Kut Productions. She portrayed Pankhuri "Pankhuda" Hooda opposite Nakuul Mehta's Aditya, a role that established her as a lead actress in Hindi general entertainment television. The show ran until 2014.
She subsequently appeared in Woh Apna Sa on Zee TV in a guest role, and featured in the limited web/television project Hum. In 2021, she returned to mainstream television as Priya Sood/Sharma in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2, the sequel to the 2011 Sony TV show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. The series was produced by Balaji Telefilms and again paired her with Nakuul Mehta, who played Ram Kapoor. The show concluded in 2022.
Music videos and other appearances
Parmar has appeared in several Hindi music videos, including the single Madhanya (2021) alongside her husband Rahul Vaidya. She has also featured in non-fiction television appearances tied to her serials and her marriage.
Personal life
Disha Parmar married playback singer and former Indian Idol contestant Rahul Vaidya on 16 July 2021 in Mumbai. Vaidya publicly proposed to her during his stint on the reality show Bigg Boss 14 in 2020. The couple's daughter, Navya, was born in 2023.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014 | Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara | Pankhuri "Pankhuda" Hooda | Star Plus |
| 2017 | Woh Apna Sa | Guest appearance | Zee TV |
| 2018 | Hum – I'm Because of Us | Aanchal | Web |
| 2021–2022 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 | Priya Sood Kapoor | Sony TV |
Significance
Parmar is associated with a generation of Indian television actresses who debuted in the early 2010s on Star Plus and transitioned into headline roles on rival general entertainment channels. Her on-screen pairing with Nakuul Mehta across two separate franchises produced by Balaji Telefilms is often cited as a recurring example of long-form television's reliance on established lead pairings.