Dilip Joshi is an Indian actor and theater artist. He is known for his role as Jethalal Champaklal Gada in SAB TV’s Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008).
Wiki/Biography
Dilip Joshi was born on Wednesday, 26 May 1965, in Bhuleshwar, South Mumbai (age 58; as of 2023). According to various media reports, his date of birth is May 26, 1968. He hails from Gosa village in Porbandar, Gujarat. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He attended St. Sebastian’s Goan High School in Mumbai till class ten. He completed his 11th class science from Wilson College, Mumbai. However, he failed in class 12th. Later, he changed his direction from science to commerce and completed his 12th class from Hinduja Business College, Mumbai. Later, he received his bachelor’s degree in computer applications from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.
Photos of Dilip Joshi when he was young
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Weight (approximately): 80kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 40″, Waist 36″, Biceps 12″
family
He belongs to a Gujarati Brahmin Hindu family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Raman Joshi and his mother’s name is Deepa Joshi. He has three siblings.
Dilip Joshi with his brother and mother
wife and children
In 1983, he got engaged to Jamala Joshi. About three years later, the couple married. The couple has a daughter Niyati Joshi (content writer, businesswoman) and a son Ritviq Joshi.
Dilip Joshi and wife
Dilip Joshi and his children
sign
Dilip Joshi’s autograph
Profession
theater
He started his career as a children’s theater artist with the children’s play Aie Ranchhod Rangila. At the age of 12, he started performing with the troupe of South Devlahut Little Theater Academy. Later, he appeared in many Gujarati dramas such as Bapu Tame Kamaal Kari and Jalsa Karo Jayantilal (along with Disha Vakani). He also performed at Prithvi Theater in Mumbai.
Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani in drama
Movie
Hindi
In 1987, Dileep made his Bollywood debut in the film Pratighaat, in which he played a small role.
Dilip Joshi’s name appears in closing credits of Hindi film Pratighaat
He subsequently appeared in many Hindi films including “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” (1994), “Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani” (2000), “Dil Hai Tumhaara” (2002), “Firaaq” (2002) and What’s Your Rashee? ” (2009).
Well Aapke Hain Koun..!
gujarati
In 1992, he played Hunshilal in the first Gujarati film “Hun Hunshi Hunshilal”.
Stills of Dilip Joshi from the Gujarati film Hun Hunshi Hunshilal
television
Hindi
He made his acting debut on television with the Doordarshan Hindi serial Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke. He subsequently appeared in various Hindi television serials such as “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke” (1994; Zee TV), “Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh” (1995; DD Metro), “Rishtey – A Love Story” ( 2001; Zee TV), “Hum Sab Baraati” (2004; Zee TV) and “FIR” (2007; SAB).
Stills of Dilip Joshi in TV series Zara Hatke
In 2008, he came to attention for his role as Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the Hindi television series “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”.
Talak Mehta Ka Urta Chashma
marathi
In 1997, he appeared in the Marathi TV series “Kya Baat Hai” which was aired on Zee Marathi channel. He plays the role of Rangaswami in the serial.
Other work
Dilip has appeared in many TV commercials including Kayam Churan, N Mart Retails, Tirupati Tiles Adhesive, Hajmola and Imperial Blue Rose.
Awards
For the TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, he has received many awards including:
indian television awards
- 2009: Best Actor in a Comedy (Popular)
- 2010: Most Popular Comedian
- 2012: Favorite Comedian
- 2013: Best Actor in a Comedy (Popular)
- 2019: Best Comedian (Jury)
- 2023: Fan Favorite Actor (Comedy)
Dilip Joshi wins Indian Television Award
indian television academy awards
- 2012: Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- 2014: Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- 2021: Best Actor in a Comedy (Hot)
- 2022: Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Television
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
- 2013: Favorite actor (TV series)
- 2017: Favorite actor (TV series)
- 2018: Favorite actor (TV series)
- 2019: Favorite actor (TV series)
- 2021: Favorite Actor (TV)
- 2022: Favorite Actor (TV Series)
- 2023: Favorite actor (TV series)
Dilip Joshi wins Nickelodeon Award
gold medal
- 2010: Best Comedian (Popular)
- 2011: Best Comedian (Popular)
- 2012: Best Comedian (Popular)
- 2014: Best Comedy Actor (Male)
- 2016: Best Comedy Actor (Male)
- 2018: Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Other awards
- 2011: Feitian Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series
- 2011: BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor
- 2011: Lion Gold Award for Favorite TV Series Comedy Character by an Actor
- 2012: Sab Ke Anokhe Award
- 2012: Indian People’s Choice Award for Best Comedy Television Actor
Dilip Joshi wins People’s Choice Award
- He has won the Indian National Theater Award for Best Actor twice.
car collection
Kia Motors
Dilip Joshi and his car
Note: He stated in an interview that he does not own a luxury car like the Audi Q7 as claimed by various media.
Salaries/Expenses
As of 2024, he earns approximately Rs 1.5 Lakh per episode.
net worth
As of 2024, his net worth is approximately Rs 43 crore.
Favorites
- Band: Pink Floyd, Bee Gees
- Food: Rotlo, Basi Rotla and Chaas Vagar, Jalebi-Fafda, Yellow Daal
- Cuisine: Chinese, Italian, Indian
- Vegetables: Cauliflower, Methi Bhaji, Palak, Tendli
- Tea brand: Hasmukhrai tea
- Dessert: Almond Chocolate
- Spices: Jeera (cumin seeds)
- Recipe: Moong Daal Dhokla
- Restaurants: Thakkars, Urban Tadka, Khyber, Mainland China, Naturals, Vinay Health Home, Souk, Trattoria (all in Mumbai)
Facts/Trivia
- He once revealed that he kept his name Dilip Joshi as his father was a fan of Indian actor Dilip Kumar.
- While in school, he won several championships in inter-school performance competitions.
- He loved playing cricket when he was young. He is a batsman for the Mumbai Youth National Cricket Club.
- While working at Prithvi Theatre, he earned Rs.
- He follows a vegetarian diet. In an interview, he shared that after becoming a Satsangi, he stopped eating onions and garlic.
- He started his own travel agency in 1985 but closed it in 1990 due to lack of interest.
- In 1992, for the filming of the Gujarati film “Hun Hunshi Hunshilal”, he lost about 16 kilograms in one and a half months.
- In 2007, he was idle for a year because he did not have any acting projects. Subsequently, he received an invitation to the TV show “Comedy Circus”, but he turned it down because he did not like the content of the show. Within a few months, he got an offer from ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. Initially, he was unsure about playing Jethalal as the original magazine character was of a slender man. Within weeks, however, his character began to become popular on the show.
The comic book character Jethalal on whom Dilip Joshi’s character in the TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma is based
- He joined BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, an Indian spiritual organization, in 2008.
- He reportedly got into a fight with his on-screen son Raj Anadkat, who plays Tappu in the show. However, Dileep termed it as fake news.
Dilip Joshi and Raj Anadkat
- He is about seven years older than his on-screen father Amit Bhatt (Bapuji).
Amit Bhatt and Dilip Joshi
- He likes to eat jalebi-fafda, much like his on-screen character Jethalal.
Dilip Joshi eating jalebi fafda
- In 2018, he campaigned for BJP candidate Lalit Oswal in the Rajasthan assembly elections.
- He launched a YouTube channel of the same name in 2021. He uploads interviews and other work-related videos on his channel.
Dilip Joshi’s YouTube channel
- He had a deep belief in God and often visited various religious sites.
Dilip Joshi and the idol of Lord Ganesha
- Whenever he is not filming an acting project, he wears a red tikka on his forehead.
Dilip Joshi picture wearing red tikka on forehead
- In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, road trips, and listening to music.
Dilip Joshi during his trip
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