Dilip Joshi
Indian film and television actor (born 26 May 1968)
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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]
Dilip Joshi | |
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Joshi in 2019 | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | Jaymala Joshi |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
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"[citation needed] |
| 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 | [citation needed] |
| 2007–2008 | F.I.R. | Various characters | [citation needed] |
| 2007 | Agadam Bagdam Tigdam | Uncle Tappu | [citation needed] |
| 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 |
