Shyam Pathak

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Pathak at SAB Ke Anokhe Awards in 2014
Born
Shyam Pathak

(1972-06-12) 12 June 1972 (age 52) [1]
NationalityIndian
Education National School of Drama
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active2004–present
Known forPopatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Spouse
Rashmi Pathak
(m. 2003)
Children3

Shyam Pathak (born 12 June 1972) [2] is an Indian actor and comedian. He is best known for portraying Patrakaar Popatlal in the long-running Hindi television sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He also acted in 2007 erotic espionage period film Lust, Caution.

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Personal life

Pathak married Rashmi who was his classmate at the National School of Drama. They have a daughter and two sons. [3]

Pathak started his studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, but dropped out to join the National School of Drama. [3]

Career

Since 2009, he has been portraying Patrakaar Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah [4]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmLanguageRole
2007 Lust, Caution Mandarin Jewelry Shopkeeper

Television

YearSerialRoleRef. / Notes
2004 Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin Raddiwala
2008–2009 Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family Rajendra Jayantilal Joshi [5]
2009–2010 Sukh By Chance Dheeraj Mehta [6] [7]
2009–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Patrakar Popatlalfrom ep. 167 to present

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References

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