Dilip Joshi
Dilip Joshi
Joshi in 2019
Occupation
Actor
Actor
Years active
1989–present
1989–present
Known for
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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]
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'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
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
| 1999 | Sar Aakhon Par | Sunday | [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
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh | Vasu | [14] |
| 1996 | Daal Mein Kala | Ajay Koshal | [15] |
| 1997 | Kya Baat Hai | Rangaswami | [16] |
| 1998–1997 | Kora Kagaz | Varsha's brother | [16] |
| Do Aur Do Paanch | Rahul | [16] | |
| 1998–2001 | Hum Sab Ek Hain | Sohan Khachroo | [17] |
| 1999 | Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen | Balkrishna Namudari | [16] |
| 2000 | Sewalal Mewalal | Mohan Joshi | [18] |
| 2001 | Rishtey – The Love Stories | Pappu Pardesi | Episode "Izzat Ka Falooda"Template:Cn |
| 2002–2004 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan | Dilip Joshi | [19] |
| 2002–2003 | Meri Biwi Wonderful | Raj | [20] |
| 2004 | Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati | Sanjay Sarfare | [21] |
| Hum Sab Baraati | Nathu Mehta | [22] | |
| Bhagwan Bachaye Inko | Gopi | [20] | |
| Malini Iyer | Ram Jane | [20] | |
| 2004–2006 | C.I.D Special Bureau | Bob | Template:Cn |
| 2007–2008 | F.I.R. | Various characters | Template:Cn |
| 2007 | Agadam Bagdam Tigdam | Uncle Tappu | Template:Cn |
| 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
| Year | Award | Show | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Taarak Mehta's Dilip Joshi turns 53: Doing side roles in Bollywood films to becoming everyone's favourite as Jethalal, his journey unfolded(26 May 2021). Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 DYK Dilip Joshi Wasn't The First Choice For Jethalal In Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?(31 October 2024). Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ↑ Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta; Educational Qualification Of The Cast Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The Times of India(7 October 2021). Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ↑ 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'(13 May 2023). Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ↑ Dilip Joshi had refused Jethalal's role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: More shocking facts about the actor(26 May 2022). Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ↑ 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). Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ↑ 'Destroy all traces of red!' Why 'Hun Hunshi Hunshilal' still matters. Scroll.in(7 March 2016). Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ↑ Dilip Joshi remembers when he shared a room with Salman Khan during HAHK shooting: 'He never threw a tantrum'(23 May 2023). Retrieved 27 November 2023.
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- ↑ Filmi chakkar, Verma, Sukanya. Rediff.com. Rediff(16 October 1999). Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 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). Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Dilip Joshi Filmography. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ 'खटिये पे', बस ये डायलॉग बोलकर 22 साल पहले छाए जेठालाल, टपोरी स्टाइल से फीका कर दिया था सुपरस्टार के बेटे का चार्म. India TV(10 July 2024). Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ↑ Tuesday Trivia: Did you know Dilip Joshi was initially offered this role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?(25 August 2020). Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ↑ The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Dilip Joshi thanks fans for making his birthday special, shares pic with cake(27 May 2021). Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ An agony uncle on the telephone. Tribune India(30 April 2000). Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ↑ Dilip Joshi pens emotional note on Amit Mistry's death, says trio is broken. India Today. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Just joking. Tribune India(21 March 2004). Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ↑ Kiku Sharda Recalls The Time When He And Dilip Joshi Were Replaced In A Show. News18(3 August 2022). Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ↑ Dilip Joshi played Delnaaz Irani's husband in this old show; watch the throwback video. Times of India. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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- ↑ CID – Mahasangam – Episode 1098 – 5th July 2014.