Shyam Pathak
Indian actor and comedian
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Shyam Pathak (born 12 June 1972)[2] is an Indian actor and comedian. He is best known for portraying Patrakaar Popatlal in the long-running Hindi television sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He also acted in 2007 erotic espionage period film Lust, Caution.
Born
12 June 1972[1]
Shyam Pathak
12 June 1972[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
EducationNational School of Drama
OccupationsActor, comedian
Yearsactive2004–present
Shyam Pathak | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shyam Pathak 12 June 1972[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | National School of Drama |
| Occupations | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Spouse |
Rashmi Pathak (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life
Pathak married Rashmi, one of his classmates at the National School of Drama. They have a daughter and two sons.[3]
Pathak started his studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, but dropped out to join the National School of Drama.[3]
Career
Since 2009, he has been portraying Patrakaar Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.[4]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lust, Caution | Mandarin | Jewelry Shopkeeper |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin | Raddiwala | |
| 2008–2009 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family | Rajendra Jayantilal Joshi | [5] |
| 2009–2010 | Sukh By Chance | Dheeraj Mehta | [6][7] |
| 2009–present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Patrakar Popatlal Pandey |