Short Bio
Dilip Joshi is a popular television actor famous for portraying Jethalal Champaklal Gada in “Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Dilip was born on May 26, 1968. Dilip loves travelling. He comes from a Brahmin Gujarati family and is a pure vegetarian. Dilip was interested in acting from a very young age; he has also appeared in the films ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ and ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun!’
Wiki/Overview
Full Name: | Dilip Joshi |
Nick Name: | N/A |
Profession: | Actor |
Known For: | Jethalal’s character in TMKOC |
Date of Birth: | 26 May 1968 |
Age (as in 2023): | 56 |
Place of Birth: | Gosa village, Porbandar, Gujrat |
Father: | Raman Joshi |
Mother: | Deepa Joshi |
Spouse: | Jaymala Joshi |
Education: | BCA |
Alma Mater: | Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai |
Organization: | N/A |
Residence: | N/A |
Hometown: | N/A |
Nationality: | Indian |
Religion: | Hindu |
Height: | 5’5″ |
Weight: | 80 kg |
Zodiac Sign: | Gemini |
Early Life
Dilip was born and brought up in Gosa village, situated in Porbandar, Gujrat. He comes from a Gujarati Brahmin family, and since childhood, Dilip has loved acting and wanted to pursue it as a career. For his higher studies, he chose Mumbai and shifted there.
Education
Dilip Joshi completed his schooling in Gujrat. After that, as he had been interested in acting since childhood, he chose Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai, for his higher studies. This was like killing two birds with one stone: on the one hand, he would complete his degree; on the other hand, he would try his luck in acting as he was passionate about it, and he soon made his path.
Career
Dilip Joshi’s Jethalal character in Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is loved by every single person in India, and it has gained him much recognition in the industry. But do we know how Dilip landed here?
Dilip Started his career in acting in 1989 when he portrayed the character of Ramu in ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ after that he appeared in many Gujarati Dramas, later he starred in the show Shubh Mangal Sawdhan Slowly he gained much recognition in the industry and he got Role in two films ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun…!’ And ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’.
Soon in 2008, Dilip’s career got settled when he got the show Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and he became the most loved Comic character.
Family & Affairs
Dilip Joshi’s family consists of his wife, Jaymala Joshi, and two kids: his son, Ritwik Joshi, and his daughter, Niyati Joshi (Niyati is married). He comes from a Gujarati family.
Appearance
Dilip’s height is 5’5″. His weight is 80 kg. He has amber-brown eyes, and his hair is short and black. Dilip’s moustache is the most unique one and was also loved by many, but in reality, he doesn’t like to have a moustache; he’s clean-shaven, and his lips are small.
Money Factor
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Achievement
In the show, Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, where Dilip portrayed the character of Jethalal, his acting and his character was hugely loved by everyone. He won many awards for this, some of which are: three times the Zee Gold Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role, three times the Boroplus Gold Award for Best Comic Role (popular), five times the Indian Telly Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role, the Apsara Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series, and the Big Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining actor.
Trivia & Facts
- Dilip Started his career in acting at the very young age of 12.
- Dilip is a pure vegetarian
- During his BCA studies, he won the Indian National Theatre Award for Best Actor.
- Before appearing in TMKOC, Dilip worked in theatres.
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