Dilip Joshi (born 26 May 1968)[2][3] 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 who gets himself in many problems and troubles. The show originally broadcasts on the channel Sony SAB.[4][5]
Dilip Joshi | |
|---|---|
 Joshi in 2019 | |
| Born | 26 May 1968 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | Jaymala Joshi[1] |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life
editWhile doing BCA, he was awarded the INT (Indian National Theater) Best Actor.[6]
He was a co-owner of a travel agency from 1985 until 1990.[7]
Career
editJoshi started his acting career in 1989, playing the character of Ramu in the film Maine Pyar Kiya. Later, he appeared in several Gujarati dramas, one of them being Bapu Tame Kamaal Kari with Sumeet Raghavan and Amit Mistry, the trio known for their television show Shubh Mangal Savadhan. Joshi starred in the show Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen and Kya Baat Hai in which he played a South Indian. He also appeared in the films Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
During 2008, Joshi began a long run playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. For his performance in the show, he received several accolades, including five Telly awards and three ITA awards.
Notable among his other tele-serials in Hindi are Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh, Hum Sab Baarati, Hum Sab Ek Hain, Shubh Mangal Savadhan, Kya Baat Hai, Daal Mein Kala and Meri Biwi Wonderful. He appeared in the children's comedy Agadam Bagdam Tigdam as Uncle Tappu, as well as in the 2009 films Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge and Ashutosh Gowarikar's What's Your Raashee.
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya[8] | Ramlal "Ramu" Singh |
| 1992 | Hun Hunshi Hunshilal[9] | Hunshilal |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..![10] | Bhola Prasad |
| 1996 | Yash | Gopi |
| 1999 | Sar Aakhon Par[11] | Sunday |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani[12] | Sapney |
| Khiladi 420[12] | Arora | |
| 2001 | One 2 Ka 4[12] | Champak |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Gauri Shankar |
| Dil Hai Tumhaara[12] | Factory CEO | |
| Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa | Rahul's friend | |
| 2008 | Firaaq | Deven |
| Don Muthu Swami | Fikarchand | |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Mama Nautanki |
| What's Your Raashee?[12] | Jitubhai |
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh | Vasu | |
| 1996 | Daal Mein Kala[13] | Ajay Koshal | |
| 1997 | Kya Baat Hai | Rangaswami | |
| 1998–1997 | Kora Kagaz | Varsha's brother | |
| Do Aur Do Paanch | Rahul | ||
| 1998–2001 | Hum Sab Ek Hain | Sohan Khachroo | |
| 1999 | Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen | Balkrishna Namudari | |
| 2000 | Sewalal Mewalal[14] | Mohan Joshi | |
| 2001 | Rishtey – The Love Stories | Pappu Pardesi | Episode "Izzat Ka Falooda" |
| 2002–2004 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan[15] | Dilip Joshi | |
| 2002–2003 | Meri Biwi Wonderful[16] | Raj | |
| 2004 | Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati[17] | Sanjay Sarfare | |
| Hum Sab Baraati[18] | Nathu Mehta | ||
| Bhagwan Bachaye Inko[16] | Gopi | ||
| Malini Iyer[16] | Ram Jane | ||
| 2004–2006 | C.I.D Special Bureau | Bob | |
| 2007–2008 | F.I.R. | Various characters | |
| 2007 | Agadam Bagdam Tigdam | Uncle Tappu | |
| 2008–present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Jethalal Champaklal Gada | Lead |
| 2014 | C.I.D. | Guest[19] |
Awards
edit| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dilip Joshi shares his 'Balika Vadhu type' love story: 'Got engaged when my wife was 14, I was 18'". The Indian Express. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ Cyril, Grace (26 May 2021). "Fans wish Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal on 53rd birthday calling tmkoc actor a legend". India Today. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ Mashable India (12 May 2023). The Bombay Journey ft. Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal with Siddhaarth Aalambayan - EP 138. Retrieved 11 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Dilip Joshi on resuming shoots: Missed playing Jethalal for last three months". PINKVILLA. 17 June 2020. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d e "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.
- ^ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article". Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "Just joking". Tribune India. 21 March 2004. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "CID – Mahasangam – Episode 1098 – 5th July 2014". Archived from the original on 8 July 2014 – via www.youtube.com.
External links
edit- Dilip Joshi at IMDb
- Dilip Joshi on Instagram