Shailesh Lodha

Shailesh Lodha (born 8 November 1969) is an Indian poet, actor, and author. He is most famous for his role as Taarak Mehta in the longest-running Hindi sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He is a renowned Indian actor, writer, and poet, mainly recognised for his representation of the eponymous character Taarak Mehta in the acclaimed television sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, a role he maintained for 14 years. In addition to his acting, he is recognised for his Hindi poetry and literature, and has lately made a return to television with the new show "Advocate Anjali Awasthi". 

Shailesh Lodha is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 74 kg. He has black hair and a pleasant, friendly appearance.

Lodha started out on Wah Wah, a poetry program produced by Shri Adhikari Brothers, then participated as a contestant in Comedy Circus, and later appeared in Comedy ka Maha Muqabla. He represented Taarak Mehta in the comedic series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah from 2008 to 2022. Lodha served as the primary presenter of the television program Wah!

Shailesh Lodha is known as an actor and writer, renowned for his role as Tarak Mehta in the sitcom "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" and for his work as a poet, including hosting the poetry program "Wah Bhai Wah". He publicly mourned his father's demise on social media, articulating his sorrow and recognising his father's influence on his life. He advocated for a kid facing challenges with English during an event, underscoring the importance of respect for all individuals. 

Net Worth: Rs 28.98 Crore
Salary: Rs 1.5 Lakh Per Episode

• In 2023, Shailesh Lodha explained the reason behind his departure from the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah during an interview. He stated that he left the show due to the insulting and sexist comments made by its creator and producer, Asit Modi, which he found unacceptable. 
• During the interview, Shailesh recounted an incident when he appeared as a star guest on the program Good Night India in 2022. Asit Modi questioned his decision to be a guest on a different program, which Shailesh believed was inappropriate. Moreover, Shailesh indicated that this was not the first instance of Asit's rude behavior. 
• He remembered another incident where Asit referred to all the people involved in his performance as his servants, which led Shailesh to protest.