Vaibhavi Upadhyaya (1990-2023) was an Indian actor, theater artist and singer. She played the role of Jasmine Mavani in the popular Hindi sitcom ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ (2004). On 23 May 2023, he died in a car accident in Himachal Pradesh.
Wiki/Biography
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya was born on Saturday, 28 July 1990 (age 32 years; at time of death) in Gujarat. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Family
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya belongs to a Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
His sister’s name is Jinal Thaker. His elder brother, Ankit Upadhyaya, is an entrepreneur and dancer.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya and his parents
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya and his mother
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya and her sister
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya and his brother
Husband
He is not married.
fiance
According to sources, she is engaged to Jay Suresh Gandi.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya and Jay Suresh Gandhi
Career
TV
Actor
In 2006, she made her TV debut with the Hindi TV series ‘Kiri Kanan Kiri;’ where she played the role of Neelu Sahni. The series aired on SAB TV.
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Some of her other Hindi TV series are ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ (2004; Star One), ‘Ishq Kills’ (2014; Star Plus), and ‘Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?’ (2017; Star Plus).
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya’s excerpt from Sarabhai v. Sarabhai
He appeared in various Hindi episodic TV series such as ‘Savdhaan India: Crime Alert’ (2012), ‘Adaalat’ (2014) and ‘CID’ (2013).
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya’s cut from Adaalat
host
In 2014, he hosted the Hindi TV show ‘Sanrachna,’ which aired on Epic Channel.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya in Sanrachna
Movie
In 2014, she made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘CityLights’ where she played the role of Maahi.
CityLights
Some of his other Hindi films are ‘Chhapaak’ (2020) and ‘Timir’ (2023).
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya’s cut from Chhapaak
In 2021, she was involved in the Gujarati film ‘Locha Lapsi.’
Locha Lapsi star cast
Web Series
Vaibhavi appeared in several Hindi web series such as ‘Zero KMS’ (2018; Zee5) and ‘Please Find Attached Season 3’ (2020; Amazon Mini TV).
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya in Please Find Attached Season 3 (2022)
Other Work
He featured in TV commercials for various brands like Everest Shahi Paneer Masala, All About You and Weikfield.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya in All About You ad
In 2015, she started her YouTube channel where she uploads her singing videos. He has about 4.28k subscribers on his channel. Some of the cover songs uploaded by him on his YouTube channel are ‘A Thousand Years,’ ‘Zara Zara,’ ‘True Love,’ and ‘ Kabhi Jo Badal Barse.’
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya’s YouTube channel
In 2019, she was featured in the YouTube video ‘Delivery Girl’ by Blush.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya’s cut from YouTube Video Delivery Girl
Tattoo
- A star on his right leg
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya tattoo
- Ganpati tattoo with Ganapataye Namah on his back below the neck
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya tattoo on back below his neck
Death
On 23 May 2023, he died in a car accident while he was on holiday in Banjar, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. A few days before that, she came on vacation with her fiance Jay. While the couple was traveling in a Fortuner, the car lost control at Sidhwa near Banjar and the car fell about 50 feet in the valley. Residents there immediately informed the local police about the accident. Vaibhavi and Jay were then rushed to a nearby hospital in Banjar. Doctors pronounced him dead while Jay survived with serious injuries. Soon, his brother reached Himachal Pradesh to claim his sister’s body. On 24 May 2023, Vaibhavi’s last rites were performed in Mumbai. Indian actor Satish Shah shared the news of his death through his Twitter account. He tweeted,
Vaibhavi Upadhyay, aka Jasmin in our series Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai a good actor and colleague went to heavenly abode today. The entire SvS team was shocked. Om peace.”
Facts/Trivia
- In her spare time, she likes to travel, read books and draw.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya during one of his travels
- Vaibhavi used to participate in various Garba competitions during the Navratri festival.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya performs in a Garba dance competition
- He is a dog lover and often posts pictures with dogs on his Instagram account.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya with a dog
- Vaibhavi is fond of smoking hukka, and she shares various pictures of her smoking sheesha on her Instagram account.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya smokes a hukka
- He is often seen consuming alcohol at parties and events.
Vaibhavi Upadhyaya is holding a bottle of beer
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