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.
Early life and education
Joshi was born in Mumbai. He started acting at the age of 12. While doing BCA, he was awarded the INT (Indian National Theater) Best Actor. He was also a co-owner of a travel agency.
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.
During 2008, Joshi began a long run playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. For his performance in the show, he received several accolades, including five Telly awards and three ITA awards.
Filmography Films Year Film Role Notes 1989 Maine Pyar Kiya Ramlal "Ramu" Singh 1992 Hun Hunshi Hunshilal Hunshilal 1994 Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Bhola Prasad 1996 Yash Gopi 1999 Sar Aakhon Par Sunday 2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Sapney Khiladi 420 Arora 2001 One 2 Ka 4 Champak 2002 Humraaz Gauri Shankar Dil Hai Tumhaara Factory CEO Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa Rahul's friend 2008 Firaaq Deven Don Muthu Swami Fikarchand 2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Mama Nautanki What's Your Raashee? Jitubhai
Television
Year Serial Role Notes 1995 Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh Vasu1996 Daal Mein Kala Ajay Koshal1997 Kya Baat Hai Rangaswami 1998–1997 Kora Kagaz Varsha's brother Do Aur Do Paanch Rahul 1998–2001 Hum Sab Ek Hain Sohan Khachroo 1999 Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen Balkrishna Namudari 2000Sewalal MewalalMohan Joshi 2001 Rishtey – The Love Stories Pappu Pardesi Episode "Izzat Ka Falooda" 2002–2004 Shubh Mangal Savadhan Dilip Joshi 2002–2003 Meri Biwi Wonderful Raj 2004Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati Sanjay Sarfare Hum Sab Baraati Nathu Mehta Bhagwan Bachaye Inko GopiMalini IyerRam Jane 2004–2006C.I.D Special Bureau Bob 2007–2008 F.I.R. Various characters 2007 Agadam Bagdam Tigdam Uncle Tappu 2008–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Jethalal GadaLead2010Sajan Re Jhoot Mat BoloGuest2014C.I.D.Guest
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)202221st Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor – Comedy TV
See also
List of Indian film actors List of Indian television actors
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