Tipendra Jethalal Gada

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Tipendra Jethalal Gada
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah character
First appearance Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Created by Asit Kumarr Modi
Portrayed by Bhavya Gandhi (2008–2017)
Raj Anadkat (2017–2022)
stylishprabesh (2023–present)
Voiced byAditya Pednekar ( Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah , animated TV series)
Spin-off Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah
In-universe information
Full nameTipendra Jethalal Champaklal Gada
NicknameTapu
GenderMale
OccupationStudent
Family Daya Jethalal Gada (mother)
Jethalal Champaklal Gada (father)
RelativesChampaklal Jayantilal Gada (grandfather)
Jeevdaya (maternal grandmother)
Sundar Lal (maternal uncle)
Religion Jainism
Origin Bhachau, Gujarat, India
NationalityIndian
HomeGokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, Powder Gali, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Tipendra Jethalal Gada also known as Tapu, is a fictional character from the television series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah . He is a college student and is the leader of "Tapu Sena". Tapu lives in the society with his mother Daya, father Jethalal and grandfather Champaklal Gada. The character was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and originally portrayed by Bhavya Gandhi. [1]

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Development

Bhavya Gandhi was selected as Tapu by Asit Kumarr Modi, after he auditioned around 400-500 kids. Gandhi's cricket skills helped him land the role. [2] Gandhi played Tapu from 2008 to 2017, for 9 years. Raj Anadkat played Tapu from 2017 to 2022, for 5 years. [3] Since 2023, Tapu is played by Nitish Bhaluni. [4]

Influence

Tapu's character is known as the smartest and naughtiest kid of the society. He is the leader of the "Tapu Sena", that include other children of the society (mainly Sonu, Goli, Gogi and Pinku). [5] His friendship with the Tapu Sena, and interaction with Bhide (played by Mandar Chandwadkar), is a source of entertainment and comic relieve. [6] Tapu has often given innovative ideas during several celebrations in the society and under difficult circumstances. [7]

In other media

In 2023 Neela Films, the production house of the show, [8] launched "Tappu FreeKick Challenge" and "Tappu Skating Adventure", [9] [10] mobile games based on the character Tapu, after investing a noteworthy sum of ₹24 crore into the gaming platform. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Unraveling the Legacy". Medium . 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 16 June 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ↑ "TMKOC's Bhavya Gandhi aka OG Tapu reveals why he served 9 months notice period". Times Now. 4 September 2024. Archived from the original on 14 October 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "Raj Anadkat is new Tappu on Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, will play a college student". The Indian Express. 4 March 2017. Archived from the original on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  4. ↑ "Exclusive! Meet the new Tapu in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah – Nitish Bhaluni". The Times of India. 9 February 2023. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  5. ↑ "TMKOC: Tapu Sena graduates from school to college". The Times of India. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  6. ↑ Jambhekar, Shruti (20 November 2024). "Gujarat comes alive on TV". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  7. ↑ "TMKOC Tapu:'तारक मेहता' छोड़ने के बाद अब कहां हैं 'टप्पू', जानिए इन दिनों क्या कर रहे हैं भव्या गांधी?". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's makers venture into gaming". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "Tappu FreeKick Challenge". TMKOC Play. Retrieved 27 November 2024– via TMKOC Online Games.
  10. ↑ "Tappu Skating Adventure". TMKOC Play. Retrieved 28 November 2024– via TMKOC Online Games.
  11. ↑ "TMKOC To Launch 18 New Games on Jethalal, Daya, Taarak, Anjali and More". India Today Gaming. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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