Dilip Joshi is popularly known as Jethalal Gada in one of India’s longest-running television shows, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He started his career in 1989, where he played Ramu’s character in the film Maine Pyar Kiya.
Table of Contents
Dilip Joshi Biography, Career, Serials, Movies, Images, Family, Profile And Awards
Individual Life
He belongs to a Gujarati Brahmin family from the Gosa village of Porbandar. He married Jaymala in 1987. He has two children: Niyati and Ritviq.
Joshi has done B.com from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics Mumbai, but he was interested in acting from the age of 12. He joined Little Theatre Academy Of Namdev Lahute, and his first play was Aie Ranchhod Rangila. He has also done many plays at the legendary Prithvi Theatre in Juhu, Mumbai.
Apart from acting, Joshi loves to trek, travel, and explore the world. He’s also a huge Harry Potter fan (Potterhead).
| Real Name | Dilip Joshi |
| Nick Name | Dilip |
| Profession | Actor |
| Famous Role | Jethalal Champaklal Gada in TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008 to present) |
| Birth Place | Gosa Village, Porbandar, Gujarat, India |
| Hometown | Gosa Village, Porbandar, Gujarat, India |
| Debut | Film Debut: Maine Pyar Kiya (Bollywood, 1989), Hun Hunshi Hunshilal (Gujarati, 1992) TV Debut: Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke |
Physical Appearance
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 5” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 80 kg in Pounds- 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | Chest: 42 Inches Waist: 36 Inches Biceps: 12 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Education Qualification and Schooling/College
| Education Qualifications | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
| College | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
Family
| Wife | Jaymala Joshi |
| Daughter | Neeyati Joshi |
| Son | Ritwik Joshi |
Journey
His first TV debut was in the show Galatnaama. Later he was seen as Vasu in Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh in 1989. He has been a part of many TV shows, including Kora Kaagaz, Hum Sub Ek Hain, Shub Mangal Savdhaan, and Meri Biwi Wonderful. He has also done many other films like Hum Apke Hai Koun!, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, What’s Your Raashee? and Dhoondhte Reh Jaaoge.
TV Shows
| YEAR | SERIAL | ROLE | WIFE ROLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Daal Mein Kala | Bharat | Renuka Shahane |
| 1998 | Kora Kagaz | ||
| 1998 | Do Aur Do Paanch | Rahul | Tanaaz Currim |
| 1998-2001 | Hum Sab Ek Hain | Sohan | |
| 1999 | Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen | Balkrishna Namudari | |
| 2002 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Dilip | Hritu Deepak |
| 2002-2003 | Meri Biwi Wonderful | Raj | Tanaaz Currim |
| 2004 | Aaj Ke Shriman Shrimati | Sanjay | Shruti Ulfat |
| 2004 | Kudkudiya House No 43 | ||
| 2004 | Hum Sab Baraati | Nathu Mehta | |
| 2004 | Bhagwan Bachaye Inko | Gopi | Hritu Deepak |
| 2006 | C.I.D | Bob | |
| 2007 | F.I.R. | Victim | |
| 2007 | Agadam Bagdam Tigdam | Uncle Tappu | |
| 2008-Present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Jethalal Gada | Disha Vakani |
Films/ Movies
| YEAR | FILM | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Ramu |
| 1992 | Hun Hunshi Hunshilal | Hunshilal |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Bhola Prasad |
| 1996 | Yash | Gopi |
| 1998 | Sar Aakhon Par | Sunday |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Sapney |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | Arora |
| 2001 | One 2 Ka 4 | Champak |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Gauri Prasad |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Factory CEO |
| 2008 | Firaaq | Deven |
| 2008 | Don Muthu Swami | Fikarchand |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Mama Nautanki |
| 2009 | What’s Your Raashee? | Jitubhai |
| 2012 | Jalsa Karo Jayantilal | Jayantilal |
| 2012 | Chappu ne Chappnu nu Thai kahi Nahi | Lead role |
Awards
| YEAR | AWARD | CATEGORY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2nd Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular) | Nominated |
| 2009 | 9th Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular) | Won |
| 2010 | 3rd Boroplus Gold Awards | Best Comic Actor(Popular) | Won |
| 2010 | 10th Indian Telly Awards | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role | Won |
| 2011 | 4th Boroplus Gold Awards | Best Comic Actor(Popular) | Won |
| 2011 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor | Won |
| 2011 | Apsara Awards | Best Actor in Drama Series | Won |
| 2012 | 11th Indian Telly Awards | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role | Won |
| 2012 | 5th Boroplus Gold Awards | Best Comic Actor (Popular) | Won |
| 2012 | People’s Choice Awards India | Best TV Actor – Comedy | Won |
| 2012 | 12th Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Won |
| 2014 | Zee Gold Awards | Best Actor In Comic Role (Male) | Won |
| 2014 | 12th Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Won |
| 2016 | Zee Gold Awards | Best Actor In Comic Role (Male) | Won |
Favorite Things
| Favorite TV Show | Tarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Favorite Footballer | Lionel Messi |
| Favorite Food | Rotlo, Basi rotla with vagar in chaas |
| Favorite Cuisine | Chinese, Italian, Indian |
| Favorite Beverage | Chaas |
| Favorite Dessert | Chocolates with almond |
| Favorite Recipe | Moong Dal Dhokla |
Comic Roles
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Joshi assumes the job of Jethalal Gada in the popular comedy series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah which has circulated on SAB TV since 2008.
Disha Vakani as Daya Jethalal Gada is matched inverse Dilip Joshi. Their one of kind comic planning is the primary explanation behind the show’s high evaluations.
Facts
- Dilip Joshi is a pure vegetarian after all he is from the Gujarati Brahmin family.
- Dilip Joshi never drinking alcohol and also no smoking.
- He starting acting in different drams, Gujarati dramas at the age of 12 years.
- He won the Indian National Theatre’s best actor award two times during his college.
- Dilip Joshi entered in Little Theatre academy of Namdev Lahute and his first play was Aie Ranchhod Rangila… after that, he was seen in much Gujarati drama and the journey becomes grow up to Indian film and tv shows.
Social Media Handles
| @dilipjoshie | |
| @maakasamdilipjoshi |