Dilip Joshi


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 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

Television

YearSerialRoleNotes
1995Kabhi Yeh Kabhi WohVasu
1996Daal Mein KalaAjay Koshal
1997Kya Baat HaiRangaswami
1998–1997Kora KagazVarsha's brother
1998–1997Do Aur Do PaanchRahul
1998–2001Hum Sab Ek HainSohan Khachroo
1999Yeh Duniya Hai RangeenBalkrishna Namudari
2000Sewalal MewalalMohan Joshi
2001Rishtey – The Love StoriesPappu PardesiEpisode "Izzat Ka Falooda"
2002–2004Shubh Mangal SavadhanDilip Joshi
2002–2003Meri Biwi WonderfulRaj
2004Aaj Ke Shrimaan ShrimatiSanjay Sarfare
2004Hum Sab BaraatiNathu Mehta
2004Bhagwan Bachaye InkoGopi
2004Malini IyerRam Jane
2004–2006C.I.D Special BureauBob
2007–2008F.I.R.Various characters
2007Agadam Bagdam TigdamUncle Tappu
2008–presentTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahJethalal GadaLead
2010Sajan Re Jhoot Mat BoloJethalal GadaGuest
2014C.I.D.Jethalal GadaGuest

Awards

YearAwardShowCategory
20099th Indian Telly AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor in a Comic Role
20103rd Boroplus Gold AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Comic Actor
201010th Indian Telly AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahMost Popular Actor in a Comic Role
20114th Boroplus Gold AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Comic Actor
2011BIG Star Entertainment AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahMost Entertaining Actor
2011Apsara AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor in Drama Series
201211th Indian Telly AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahMost Popular Actor in a Comic Role
20125th Boroplus Gold AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Comic Actor
2012People's Choice Awards IndiaTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest TV Actor – Comedy
201212th Indian Television Academy AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor – Comedy
201312th Indian Telly AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor in a Comic Role
2014Zee Gold AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor In Comic Role
201414th Indian Television Academy AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor – Comedy
2016Zee Gold AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor In Comic Role
2018Zee Gold AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor – Comedy
201915th Indian Telly AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor in a Comic Role
202221st Indian Television Academy AwardsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah ChashmahBest Actor – Comedy TV