Sharad Sankla is an Indian television actor, known for his role as Abdul (the shopkeeper) in the popular Indian sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (TMKOC) airing on SAB TV since 2008.
Sharad as Abdul
Before he was known as Abdul, he was also known as the Charlie Chaplin of Bollywood.
Sharad as Charlie Chaplin
Wiki/Biography
Sharad Sankla was born on Saturday, June 19, 1965, in Mumbai (56 years old; as of 2021). His zodiac sign is Gemini.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′3″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
wife and children
Sharad married Premila Sankla in 1993.
Sharad Sankra’s wife
He had a son named Manav Sankla and a daughter named Kamiya Sankla.
Sharad and his son
Sharad Sankra’s daughter
Profession
Movie
Sharad made his acting debut as Charlie Chaplin in the Bengali film Durdesh (1983).
Poster of Sharad’s film Durdesh
He has played the same role in more than 25 movies. He was recognized as Charlie in the 1992 Bollywood film Khiladi.
Sharad plays Charlie in the movie Khiladi
Some of his famous films also include “Baazigar” (1993), “Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha” (1998), “Baadshah” (1999), “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu” (2015), etc.
Sharad as Charlie Chaplin
television
Sharad made his television debut in 2008, playing the role of Abdul in the comedy show “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”. He has been a part of the show ever since.
Sharad on TMKOC
Favorites
- TV show role: Dilip Joshi
car collection
Sharad owns a Ferrari.
Sharad posing with his car
salary
He earned Rs. 22,000 per day.
net worth
assets/property
He owns two restaurants, one at Parle Point Juhu and the other at Charlie Kebab Andheri.
Facts/Trivia
- Sharad Sankla follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Sharad’s Instagram post about his eating habits
- His hobbies include dancing and traveling.
- When Sharad started his acting career, he was paid Rs 50 per role.
- He sought jobs from directors and producers of shows and movies, but even after working for so long, he didn’t receive them easily.
- In 2008, his friend Asit Modi offered him the role of Abdul in TMKOC.
- Abdul is the shopkeeper of Gokuldham society and is famous for making soda water in the show.
- He is often seen posting photos with the cast of “TMKOC”.
Sharad and the TMKOC team
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