Happy Birthday Dilip Joshi

Happy Birthday Dilip Joshi: Before playing Jethalal in TMKOC, here are 5 lesser known roles done by the actorDilip Joshi, a well-known face of the television industry, is celebrating his birthday today. The actor has played many roles which went unnoticed.

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Happy Birthday Dilip Joshi: Before playing Jethalal in TMKOC, here are 5 lesser known roles done by the actor

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The longest-running sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has made a special place in the hearts of the audience. All the characters of the show are very popular but there is one character who makes the show complete. It's Dilip Joshi and today he is celebrating his birthday. He is popularly known as Jethalal Champaklal Gada. The actor has been a part of the entertainment industry for a long time and has essayed many roles before he became Jethalal. 

He had also been a part of the shows like Kya Baat Hai, Do Aur Do Paanch, Daal Mein Kala, Kora Kagaz, Hum Sab Baraati, C.I.D. Special Bureau, F.I.R, Agadam Bagadam Tigadam among others. However, many don’t know that he was also part of Bollywood films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Khiladi 420, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, and What's Your Raashee? But it was Jethalal’s role that gave him immense popularity. Birthday wishes are pouring in from all corners for the actor. 

And to make his day more special, we have made a list of roles which the actor had played way before he portrayed the role of Jethalal. Take a look here: 

1. He played servant’s role in Salman Khan’s starrer film Maine Pyar Kiya

The actor had made his acting debut in the film. He was seen playing the role of a servant. Although this character was not that strong in the film but his humour and dressing sense won the audience’s hearts. The film was also the first film of Bhagyashree. 

2. Hum Aapke Hain Kaun

He played Bhola Prasad’s character in the film. The family drama was very hit among the masses for its song and storyline. It featured Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lead role. The story is about Prem and Nisha who fall in love at the wedding of their siblings and how they come together. 

3. Humraaz

The film featured Akshaye Khanna, Bobby Deol, and Ameesha Patel in the lead role. The Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s actor played the role of a liftman. He was seen for a small-time but his comedy was loved by the audience.

4. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani 

The actor played the character of Pappu Junior's assistant in the film. The cast included Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Paresh Rawal, and Johnny Lever in lead roles. It revolves around the revenge of a man who exacts vengeance on a politician, who was responsible for his daughter's death.

5. Khiladi 420 

He played the character of Arora in the film. The drama features Akshay Kumar, Mahima Chaudhry, and Antara Mali in lead roles.

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Happy Birthday Dilip Joshi: Lesser known facts about Jethalal from 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’

The actor has worked in various films like Salman Khan's ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ and TV shows like ‘Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh’ and ‘F.I.R'.

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• May 26, 2021, 06:31 AM IST

Actor Dilip Joshi is celebrating his 53rd today. Fondly known by his character Jethalal from the hit show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, Joshi has become a household name. The sitcom is world’s longest-running daily family show.

The actor has worked in various films like Salman Khan starrer ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ and TV shows like ‘Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh’ and ‘F.I.R’. But since the past 13 years the actor has been making us laugh with his role of Jethalal Gada.

As the actor turns a year older today, let us know about some lesser known facts about him.

1. Got Rs 50 per role

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Dilip Joshi starting his career as a backstage artist in the commercial stage where he used to get Rs 50 per role. But he was passionate about theatre.

 

2. Dilip Joshi did theatre for 25 years

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Dilip Joshi was a part of Gujarati theatre for over 25 years and his last play was ‘Daya Bhai Do Dhaya’ which got over in 2007.

 

3. Jobless for a year

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Believe it or not, Dilip Joshi was jobless for an entire year just before he signed ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ in 2008.

 

4. First selected for role of Champaklal

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Dilip Joshi was first selected to play the character of Champaklal (played by Amit Bhatt) but he thought he would be better suited for the role of Jethalal. He auditioned and has been essaying Jethalal’s character with finesse and is making us laugh for all these years.

 

5. How much does Diip Joshi get paid for 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’

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As per media reports, for the role of Jethalal, Dilip Joshi charges Rs 1.50 lakhs per episode. He is reportedly the highest paid actor on the show.

 

6. Dilip Joshi's cars

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According to media reports the actor owns some swanky luxury cars. Joshi owns a black Audi Q7, which costs around Rs 80 lakh, and a Toyota Innova,