Anjali Taarak Mehta

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Anjali Mehta
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah character
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Neha Mehta as Anjali Taarak Mehta
First appearance Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Created by Asit Kumarr Modi
Portrayed by Neha Mehta (2008–2020)
Sunayana Fozdar (2020–present)
Voiced byNeha Nigam ( Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah , animated TV series)
Spin-off Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah
In-universe information
Full nameAnjali Taarak Mehta
AliasATM
GenderFemale
OccupationDietician
SpouseTaarak Mehta
RelativesKoyal (sister)
Ekta (sister)
Religion Hinduism
Origin Gujarat, India
NationalityIndian
HomeGokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, Powder Gali, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Anjali Taarak Mehta also known as ATM, is a fictional character from the television series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah . Anjali is the wife of writer Taarak Mehta. She is a dietician and is among the central characters of the series. The character was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and originally portrayed by Neha Mehta. [1]

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Development

Anjali Mehta is an independent opinionated women known for her strict diet food and quirky ideas. Neha Mehta was all set to quit acting and leave for New York, for a course in filmmaking, when she was offered the role of Anjali. [2] The character of Anjali was originally portrayed by Neha Mehta from 2008 to 2020, for 12 years. [3] Since 2020, Anjali is played by Sunayana Fozdar. [4]

Influence

Anjali's character emphasis community values and is known as a dutiful wife, who takes care of her husband's health. Her soft and subtle nature makes her character lovable. [5] Her friendship with Daya (played by Disha Vakani), and interactions with other women of the society, is a source of entertainment. Anjali's chemistry with her on-screen husband Shailesh Lodha, has garnered significant attention, with fans frequently expressing their admiration for the couple. [6] [7]

In other media

In 2023 Neela Films, the production house of the show, [8] launched "Anjali Fruit Merge", [9] a mobile game based on the character Anjali Taarak Mehta, after investing a noteworthy sum of ₹24 crore into the gaming platform. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Neha Mehta: I don't miss Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah or my character Anjali because she is always with me". The Times of India. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "ऐसे हुई थी नेहा मेहता की TMKOC में एंट्री, जानिए इन दिनों क्या कर रहीं हैं पुरानी अंजली भाभी". Jansatta (in Hindi). 10 June 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  3. ↑ Trivedi, Tanvi (29 August 2020). "Neha Mehta on quitting 'Taarak Mehta':t was important to exit the show gracefully without creating any hassles". The Times of India. Mumbai. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Exclusive – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Sunayana Fozdar replaces Neha Mehta in the show; the actress to play Taarak's wife". Times of India. 23 August 2020. Archived from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "Neha Mehta's journey from Gujarati theatre to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Anjali Bhabhi". Mid Day. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Shailesh Lodha wishes onscreen wife Anjali aka Neha Mehta on her birthday". The Times of India. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  7. ↑ "From Disha Vakani as Daya to Neha Mehta as Anjali: A look at the OG cast of Taarak Mehta Ka Oolath Chashmah". The Times of India. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's makers venture into gaming". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "Anjali Fruit Merge". TMKOC Play. Retrieved 27 November 2024– via TMKOC Online Games.
  10. ↑ "TMKOC To Launch 18 New Games on Jethalal, Daya, Taarak, Anjali and More". India Today Gaming. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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