Dilip Joshi

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Dilip Joshi
Dilip Joshi at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2019.jpg
Joshi in 2019
Born
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1989–present
Known for
SpouseJaymala Joshi
Children2

Dilip Joshi is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films and television and is best known for portraying the lead role in the long-running Indian Hindi-language television sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah , in which he plays the role of a businessman Jethalal Champaklal Gada, who gets himself in many problems and troubles. The show originally broadcasts on the channel Sony SAB. [1]

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Early life and education

Joshi was born in Mumbai. He started acting at the age of 12. [2] While doing BCA, he was awarded the INT (Indian National Theater) Best Actor. [3] He was also a co-owner of a travel agency. [4]

Career

Joshi with his co-star Disha Vakani in success bash for completion of 1000 episodes of TMKOC Dilip and Disha in Success bash for completion of 1000 episodes of TMKOC.jpg
Joshi with his co-star Disha Vakani in success bash for completion of 1000 episodes of TMKOC

Joshi's early career consisted of commercial stage performances as a backstage artist, earning approximately Rs 50 per role. He also appeared in films which included Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! . He also had a minor role in the film Khiladi 420 . [2]

During 2008, Joshi began a long run playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah . [2] For his performance in the show, he received several accolades, including five Telly awards and three ITA awards. [5]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1989 Maine Pyar Kiya Ramlal "Ramu" Singh [6]
1992 Hun Hunshi Hunshilal Hunshilal [7]
1994 Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Bhola Prasad [8]
1996 Yash Gopi [9]
1999Sar Aakhon ParSunday [10]
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Sapney [11]
Khiladi 420 Arora [11]
2001 One 2 Ka 4 Champak [11]
2002 Humraaz Gauri Shankar [12]
Dil Hai Tumhaara Factory CEO [11]
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa Rahul's friend [13]
2008 Firaaq Deven [12]
Don Muthu Swami Fikarchand [12]
2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Mama Nautanki [12]
What's Your Raashee? Jitubhai [11]

Television

YearSerialRoleNotes
1995Kabhi Yeh Kabhi WohVasu [14]
1996Daal Mein KalaAjay Koshal [15]
1997Kya Baat HaiRangaswami [16]
1998–1997 Kora Kagaz Varsha's brother [16]
Do Aur Do PaanchRahul [16]
1998–2001Hum Sab Ek HainSohan Khachroo [17]
1999Yeh Duniya Hai RangeenBalkrishna Namudari [16]
2000Sewalal MewalalMohan Joshi [18]
2001 Rishtey – The Love Stories Pappu PardesiEpisode "Izzat Ka Falooda"[ citation needed ]
2002–2004Shubh Mangal SavadhanDilip Joshi [19]
2002–2003Meri Biwi WonderfulRaj [20]
2004Aaj Ke Shrimaan ShrimatiSanjay Sarfare [21]
Hum Sab Baraati Nathu Mehta [22]
Bhagwan Bachaye InkoGopi [20]
Malini Iyer Ram Jane [20]
2004–2006 C.I.D Special Bureau Bob[ citation needed ]
2007–2008 F.I.R. Various characters[ citation needed ]
2007 Agadam Bagdam Tigdam Uncle Tappu[ citation needed ]
2008–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Jethalal Gada Lead [1]
2010 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo Guest [23]
2014 C.I.D. Guest [24]

Awards

Joshi at an award show Dilip Joshi at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2019.jpg
Joshi at an award show
YearAwardShowCategory
2009 9th Indian Telly Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular)
2010 3rd Boroplus Gold Awards Best Comic Actor (Popular)
10th Indian Telly Awards Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role
2011 4th Boroplus Gold Awards Best Comic Actor (Popular)
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Actor
Apsara Awards Best Actor in Drama Series
2012 11th Indian Telly Awards Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role
5th Boroplus Gold Awards Best Comic Actor (Popular)
People's Choice Awards India Best TV Actor – Comedy
12th Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor – Comedy
2013 12th Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular)
2014 Zee Gold Awards Best Actor In Comic Role (Male)
14th Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor – Comedy
2016 Zee Gold Awards Best Actor In Comic Role (Male)
2018 Zee Gold Awards Best Actor – Comedy
2019 15th Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role (Jury)
2022 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor – Comedy TV

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Taarak Mehta's Dilip Joshi turns 53: Doing side roles in Bollywood films to becoming everyone's favourite as Jethalal, his journey unfolded". The Times of India . 26 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Anand, Akriti (31 October 2024). "DYK Dilip Joshi Wasn't The First Choice For Jethalal In Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?". News 18. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta; Educational Qualification Of The Cast Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah". The Times of India. 7 October 2021. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "Dilip Joshi shares he failed in 12th standard, ran a travel agency for five years before becoming an actor: 'I failed for the first time'". The Indian Express. 13 May 2023. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  5. ↑ Khullar, Muskan (26 May 2022). "Dilip Joshi had refused Jethalal's role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: More shocking facts about the actor". Times News Now. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "Dilip Joshi shares he didn't get any work after Hum Aapke Hain Koun: 'I thought now my life is set, but that film…'". 12 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "'Destroy all traces of red!' Why 'Hun Hunshi Hunshilal' still matters". Scroll.in. 7 March 2016. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Dilip Joshi remembers when he shared a room with Salman Khan during HAHK shooting: 'He never threw a tantrum'". 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  9. ↑ दिलीप जोशी उर्फ़ (जेठालाल) की हिंदी मूवी Yash (1996) Hindi Romantic Movie [Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal's Hindi Movie Yash (1996) Hindi Romantic Movie] (in Hindi). Ultra Media & Entertainment. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2026– via YouTube.
  10. ↑ Verma, Sukanya (16 October 1999). "Filmi chakkar". Rediff.com. Rediff. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023. Dilip Joshi as Sunday proves he has the talent, but unfortunately he doesn't look the part of a wise 50-year-old sick man.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 "7 films you probably didn't know Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was a part of". www.zoomtventertainment.com. 26 May 2021. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  12. 1 2 3 4 "Dilip Joshi Filmography". Bollywood Hungama . Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  13. ↑ Dwivedie, Jaya (10 July 2024). "'खटिये पे', बस ये डायलॉग बोलकर 22 साल पहले छाए जेठालाल, टपोरी स्टाइल से फीका कर दिया था सुपरस्टार के बेटे का चार्म" ['Khatiya pe,' Jethalal became famous 22 years ago with this dialogue, and his Tapori style overshadowed the superstar's son's charm.]. India TV (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  14. ↑ Keshri, Shweta (25 August 2020). "Tuesday Trivia: Did you know Dilip Joshi was initially offered this role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?". India Today. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  15. ↑ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article". Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  16. 1 2 3 4 Cyril, Grace (27 May 2021). "Dilip Joshi thanks fans for making his birthday special, shares pic with cake". India Today. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  17. ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Jethalal aka Dilip Joshi shares a still from his old show 'Hum Sab Ek Hain'; jokes this is '2020 in a nutshell'". The Times of India . 20 November 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  18. ↑ Khosla, Mukesh (30 April 2000). "An agony uncle on the telephone". Tribune India . Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  19. ↑ "Dilip Joshi pens emotional note on Amit Mistry's death, says trio is broken". India Today. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  20. 1 2 3 "Just joking". Tribune India. 21 March 2004. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  21. ↑ "Kiku Sharda Recalls The Time When He And Dilip Joshi Were Replaced In A Show". News18. 3 August 2022. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  22. ↑ "Dilip Joshi played Delnaaz Irani's husband in this old show; watch the throwback video". Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  23. ↑ Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo - Episode 24 (in Hindi). Sony Pal. 24 July 2016. Event occurs at 10:46. Retrieved 20 November 2023– via YouTube.
  24. ↑ "CID – Mahasangam – Episode 1098 – 5th July 2014". Archived from the original on 8 July 2014 – via www.youtube.com.
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