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{{short description|Indian film and television actor}}
{{Short description|Indian film and television actor (born 26 May 1968)}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name         = Dilip Joshi
| name               = Dilip Joshi
| image       = Dilip Joshi.jpg
| image             = Dilip Joshi at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2019.jpg
| caption     = Joshi in 2012
| caption           = Joshi in 2019
| birth_name  =
| birth_date         =  
| birth_date   = {{birth date and age|1968|5|26|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/fans-wish-jethalal-dilip-joshi-on-53rd-birthday-call-tmkoc-actor-a-legend-1807146-2021-05-26|title=Fans wish Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal on 53rd birthday calling tmkoc actor a legend|website=indiatoday.in}}</ref>
| birth_place       = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Porbandar]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]
| occupation         = Actor
| occupation   = Actor
| years_active       = 1989–present
| years_active = 1989 {{endash}} present
| spouse             = Jaymala Joshi
| spouse       = Jaymala Joshi<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dilip Joshi and Jaymala Joshi – Sunil Grover to Kapil Sharma: Popular Indian comedians and their lesser known life partners|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sunil-grover-to-kapil-sharma-9-indian-popular-comedians-and-their-lesser-known-life-partners/dilip-joshi-and-jaymala-joshi/photostory/64085112.cms|access-date=13 October 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
| children           = 2
| children     = 2
| known_for          = {{plainlist|
| other_names  =
* ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]''
| education    =
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| known for    = {{plainlist|
*''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]''
}}
}}
}}
}}
'''Dilip Joshi''' (born 26 May 1968)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmahs-shailesh-lodha-wishes-dilip-joshi-aka-jethalal-on-his-birthday/articleshow/69503876.cms|title=Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Shailesh Lodha wishes Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal on his birthday|website=Times of India}}</ref> is an Indian film, television actor and a firm devotee of [[Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha|BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha]]. He has appeared in several Indian movies and television series. Joshi has performed mostly in comedy roles, he initially worked in side roles in [[Bollywood]] films and then rose to fame for his role as Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the Indian sitcom ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-dilip-joshi-resuming-shoots-missed-playing-jethalal-last-three-months-542155|title=Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Dilip Joshi on resuming shoots: Missed playing Jethalal for last three months|date=17 June 2020|website=PINKVILLA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/taarak-mehtas-dilip-joshi-turns-53-doing-side-roles-in-bollywood-films-to-becoming-everyones-favourite-as-jethalal-his-journey-unfolded/photostory/82969450.cms | title=Taarak Mehta's Dilip Joshi turns 53: Doing side roles in Bollywood films to becoming everyone's favourite as Jethalal, his journey unfolded|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 May 2021|accessdate=26 May 2021}}</ref>
'''Dilip Joshi''' is an [[Indian actor]] who works in [[Bollywood|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 Gada|Jethalal Champaklal Gada]], who gets himself in many problems and troubles. The show originally broadcasts on the channel [[Sony SAB]].<ref name=Joshitmkoc>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/taarak-mehtas-dilip-joshi-turns-53-doing-side-roles-in-bollywood-films-to-becoming-everyones-favourite-as-jethalal-his-journey-unfolded/photostory/82969450.cms|title=Taarak Mehta's Dilip Joshi turns 53: Doing side roles in Bollywood films to becoming everyone's favourite as Jethalal, his journey unfolded|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 May 2021|access-date=26 May 2021|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526092400/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/taarak-mehtas-dilip-joshi-turns-53-doing-side-roles-in-bollywood-films-to-becoming-everyones-favourite-as-jethalal-his-journey-unfolded/photostory/82969450.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Early life and education ==
Dilip Joshi was born into a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] family originating from [[Porbandar District|Porbandar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=I feel very blessed to be a part of Taarak Mehta: Dilip Joshi|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/interviews/i-feel-very-blessed-be-part-of-taarak-mehta-dilip-joshi-067|website=tellychakkar.com|access-date=5 December 2015|quote=The character of Jethalal belongs to a Gujarati family and therefore depicts the happenings of a Gujarati family. You too hail from a Gujarati origin. Is it because of this reason that you have an easy grasp of the character? Yes! That is obvious. I am a typical Gujarati and therefore I am accustomed to speaking the language and acting like a Gujarati. I think the character connects to the people based on the acknowledgments that I have received from our viewers.}}</ref> While doing BCA, he was awarded the [[Indian National Theatre|INT]] (Indian National Theater) Best Actor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/ENT-TV-daya-jethalal-babita-you-will-be-shocked-to-know-education-qualifications-of-taa-5074996-PHO.html|title=Revealed! You will be shocked to know the educational qualifications of 'Taarak Mehta…' star cast|date=5 August 2015|website=dailybhaskar}}</ref> He is married to Jayamala Joshi with whom he has two children, Niyati Joshi and Ritwik Joshi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dilip Joshi |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1118516/bio |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=IMDb}}</ref>  
 
Joshi was born in Mumbai. He started acting at the age of 12.<ref name="News18Joshi">{{cite news |last1=Anand |first1=Akriti |title=DYK Dilip Joshi Wasn't The First Choice For Jethalal In Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah? |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/television/dyk-dilip-joshi-wasnt-the-first-choice-for-jethalal-in-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-9104124.html |access-date=23 February 2025 |publisher=News 18 |date=31 October 2024}}</ref> While doing [[Bachelor of Computer Application|BCA]], he was awarded the [[Indian National Theatre|INT]] (Indian National Theater) Best Actor.<ref>{{cite news |date=7 October 2021 |title=Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta; Educational Qualification Of The Cast Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/dilip-joshi-munmun-dutta-educational-qualification-of-the-cast-of-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah/etphotostory/86814248.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=11 September 2023|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424060942/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/dilip-joshi-munmun-dutta-educational-qualification-of-the-cast-of-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah/etphotostory/86814248.cms|archive-date=24 April 2024}}</ref> He was also a co-owner of a travel agency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/dilip-joshi-failed-in-class-12-ran-travel-agency-for-five-years-failed-for-the-first-time-8607262/|title=Dilip Joshi shares he failed in 12th standard, ran a travel agency for five years before becoming an actor: 'I failed for the first time'|date=13 May 2023|work=The Indian Express|access-date=11 September 2023|archive-date=27 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527124509/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/dilip-joshi-failed-in-class-12-ran-travel-agency-for-five-years-failed-for-the-first-time-8607262/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Dilip Joshi started his acting career in 1989, playing the character of Ramu in the film ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]''. Since then, he has appeared in several [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] [[dramas]], one of them being ''Bapu Tame Kamaal Kari'' with [[Sumeet Raghavan]] and [[Amit Mistry]], the trio known for their television show ''Shubh Mangal Savadhan''. Joshi starred in the show ''Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen'' and ''Kya Baat Hai''  in which he played a [[South Indian]]. He also appeared in films such as ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]'' and ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]''
[[File:Dilip and Disha in Success bash for completion of 1000 episodes of TMKOC.jpg|thumb|200px|Joshi with his co-star [[Disha Vakani]] in success bash for completion of 1000 episodes of ''TMKOC'']]
 
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]]''.<ref name="News18Joshi"/>
[[File:Dilip and Disha in Success bash for completion of 1000 episodes of TMKOC.jpg|thumb|200px|Joshi with his co-star [[Disha Vakani]] in success bash for completion of 1000 episodes of TMKOC.]]
Since 2008, Joshi has been playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the popular sitcom ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]'' often called '''TMKOC'''. For his performance in the show, he received several accolades, including 5 [[Indian Telly Awards|Telly awards]] and 2 [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA awards]].


Notable among his other tele-serials in Hindi are ''Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh'', ''Hum Sab Ek Hain'', ''Shubh Mangal Savadhan'', ''Kya Baat Hai'', ''[[Daal Mein Kala]]'' and ''Meri Biwi Wonderful''. He appeared in the children's [[comedy]] ''[[Agadam Bagdam Tigdam]]'' as Uncle Tappu, as well as in the 2009 films ''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]'' and [[Ashutosh Gowarikar]]'s ''[[What's Your Raashee]]''.
During 2008, Joshi began a long run playing the role of [[Jethalal Gada|Jethalal Champaklal Gada]] in the sitcom ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]''.<ref name="News18Joshi"/> For his performance in the show, he received several accolades, including five [[Indian Telly Awards|Telly awards]] and three [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA awards]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khullar |first1=Muskan |title=Dilip Joshi had refused Jethalal's role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: More shocking facts about the actor |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/dilip-joshi-had-refused-jethalals-role-in-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-more-shocking-facts-about-the-actor-article-91800643 |access-date=23 February 2025 |publisher=Times News Now |date=26 May 2022}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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! Year !! Film !! Role
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]'' || Ramu
|-
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Hun Hunshi Hunshilal]]'' || Hunshilal
| 1989 || ''[[Maine Pyar Kiya]]'' || Ramlal "Ramu" Singh ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dilip-joshi-shares-he-did-not-get-any-work-after-hum-aapke-hain-koun-8606000/|title=Dilip Joshi shares he didn't get any work after Hum Aapke Hain Koun: 'I thought now my life is set, but that film…'|date=12 May 2023|access-date=27 November 2023|archive-date=8 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208101911/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dilip-joshi-shares-he-did-not-get-any-work-after-hum-aapke-hain-koun-8606000/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' || Bhola Prasad
| 1992 || ''[[Hun Hunshi Hunshilal]]'' || Hunshilal ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thereel.scroll.in/804700/destroy-all-traces-of-red-why-hun-hunshi-hunshilal-still-matters|title='Destroy all traces of red!' Why 'Hun Hunshi Hunshilal' still matters|date=7 March 2016|publisher=Scroll.in|access-date=27 November 2023|archive-date=14 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414155516/http://thereel.scroll.in/804700/destroy-all-traces-of-red-why-hun-hunshi-hunshilal-still-matters|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Yash (film)|Yash]]'' || Gopi
| 1994 || ''[[Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!]]'' || Bhola Prasad ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dilip-joshi-remembers-when-he-shared-a-room-with-salman-khan-during-hahk-shooting-he-never-threw-a-tantrum-8624903/|title=Dilip Joshi remembers when he shared a room with Salman Khan during HAHK shooting: 'He never threw a tantrum'|date=23 May 2023|access-date=27 November 2023|archive-date=8 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208101909/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dilip-joshi-remembers-when-he-shared-a-room-with-salman-khan-during-hahk-shooting-he-never-threw-a-tantrum-8624903/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 1998 || ''Sar Aakhon Par'' || Sunday<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/sar-ankhon-par-review-bollywood-pcltREiggcfgf.html|title=Sar Ankhon Par|website=Sify}}</ref>
| 1996 || ''[[Yash (film)|Yash]]'' || Gopi ||<ref>{{cite AV media |date=20 September 2022 |title=दिलीप जोशी उर्फ़ (जेठालाल) की हिंदी मूवी Yash (1996) Hindi Romantic Movie |trans-title=Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal's Hindi Movie Yash (1996) Hindi Romantic Movie|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGBh9qLv8_Y |language=hi |publisher=[[Ultra Media & Entertainment]] |access-date=5 March 2026 |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2000 || ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]'' || Sapney
| 1999 || ''Sar Aakhon Par'' || Sunday ||<ref>{{cite web |url=https://rediff.com/entertai/1999/oct/16par.htm |title=Filmi chakkar |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |author-link=Sukanya Verma |date=16 October 1999 |website=Rediff.com |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=26 November 2023 |quote=Dilip Joshi as Sunday proves he has the talent, but unfortunately he doesn't look the part of a wise 50-year-old sick man. |archive-date=8 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208223956/https://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/oct/16par.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Khiladi 420]]'' || Arora
|rowspan="2"| 2000 || ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''|| Sapney ||<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/article/7-films-you-probably-didn-t-know-dilip-joshi-aka-jethalal-of-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-was-a-part-of/761827|title=7 films you probably didn't know Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was a part of|date=26 May 2021|website=www.zoomtventertainment.com|access-date=27 November 2023|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929020507/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/article/7-films-you-probably-didn-t-know-dilip-joshi-aka-jethalal-of-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-was-a-part-of/761827|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[One 2 Ka 4]]'' || Champak
| ''[[Khiladi 420]]'' || Arora ||<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2002 || ''[[Humraaz]]'' || Gauri Shankar
| 2001 || ''[[One 2 Ka 4]]'' || Champak ||<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
|-
| ''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]'' || Factory CEO
|rowspan="3"| 2002 || ''[[Humraaz]]'' || Gauri Shankar ||<ref name=DilipJFilomgraphy>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date= |title=Dilip Joshi Filmography |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/dilip-joshi/filmography/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=5 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]'' || Factory CEO ||<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
|-
| '''||''Kya Dil Ne Kahaa''|| Rahul's friend
|''[[Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa]]''|| Rahul's friend ||<ref>{{cite news |last=Dwivedie |first=Jaya |date=10 July 2024 |title='खटिये पे', बस ये डायलॉग बोलकर 22 साल पहले छाए जेठालाल, टपोरी स्टाइल से फीका कर दिया था सुपरस्टार के बेटे का चार्म |trans-title='Khatiya pe,' Jethalal became famous 22 years ago with this dialogue, and his Tapori style overshadowed the superstar's son's charm. |url=https://www.indiatv.in/entertainment/bollywood/taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-actor-dilip-joshi-played-super-stylish-role-in-tusshar-kapoor-kyaa-dil-ne-kahaa-2024-07-10-1058950 |work=[[India TV]] |access-date=16 November 2025 |language=hi}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2008 || ''[[Firaaq]]'' || Deven
|rowspan="2"| 2008 || ''[[Firaaq]]'' || Deven ||<ref name=DilipJFilomgraphy/>
|-
|-
| ''[[Don Muthu Swami]]'' || Fikarchand
| ''[[Don Muthu Swami]]'' || Fikarchand ||<ref name=DilipJFilomgraphy/>
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2009 || ''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]'' || Mama Nautanki (director)
|rowspan="2"| 2009 || ''[[Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge]]'' || Mama Nautanki ||<ref name=DilipJFilomgraphy/>
|-
|-
| ''[[What's Your Raashee?]]'' || Jitubhai
| ''[[What's Your Raashee?]]'' || Jitubhai ||<ref name="auto1"/>
|}
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| ''Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh''
| ''Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh''
| Vasu
| Vasu
|
|<ref name="ITShows">{{cite news |last1=Keshri |first1=Shweta |title=Tuesday Trivia: Did you know Dilip Joshi was initially offered this role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/tuesday-trivia-did-you-know-dilip-joshi-was-initially-offered-this-role-in-taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-1714868-2020-08-25 |access-date=23 February 2025 |publisher=India Today |date=25 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
|| 1997
|1996
| ''Daal Mein Kala''
| Ajay Koshal
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011125/spectrum/main9.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article|access-date=27 November 2023|archive-date=8 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208100544/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011125/spectrum/main9.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|1997
| ''Kya Baat Hai''
| ''Kya Baat Hai''
| Rangaswami
| Rangaswami
|
|<ref name="ITBDAY"/>
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1998–1997
| ''[[Daal Mein Kala]]''
| Ajay Koshal
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1998–1997
| ''[[Kora Kagaz (TV series)|Kora Kagaz]]''
| ''[[Kora Kagaz (TV series)|Kora Kagaz]]''
| Varsha's brother
| Varsha's brother
|
|<ref name="ITBDAY"/>
|-
|-
| ''Do Aur Do Paanch''
| ''Do Aur Do Paanch''
| Rahul
| Rahul
|
|<ref name="ITBDAY"/>
|-
|-
| 1998–2001
| 1998–2001
| ''Hum Sab Ek Hain''
| ''Hum Sab Ek Hain''
| Sohan Khachroo
| Sohan Khachroo
|
|<ref>{{cite news |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=20 November 2020 |title=Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Jethalal aka Dilip Joshi shares a still from his old show 'Hum Sab Ek Hain'; jokes this is '2020 in a nutshell' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmahs-jethalal-aka-dilip-joshi-shares-a-still-from-his-old-show-hum-sab-ek-hain-jokes-this-is-2020-in-a-nutshell/articleshow/79315294.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 November 2025}}</ref>
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|-
| 1999
| 1999
| ''Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen''
| ''Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen''
| Balkrishna Namudari
| Balkrishna Namudari
|
|<ref name="ITBDAY">{{cite news |last1=Cyril |first1=Grace |title=Dilip Joshi thanks fans for making his birthday special, shares pic with cake |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/dilip-joshi-thanks-fans-for-making-his-birthday-special-shares-pic-with-cake-1807603-2021-05-27 |access-date=23 February 2025 |publisher=India Today |date=27 May 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2000
| 2000
|''Sewalal Mewalal''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000430/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune – Spectrum – Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
|''Sewalal Mewalal''
|Mohan Joshi
|Mohan Joshi
|
|<ref>{{cite news|last=Khosla|first=Mukesh|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000430/spectrum/tv.htm|title=An agony uncle on the telephone|work=[[Tribune India]]|date=30 April 2000|access-date=5 April 2020|archive-date=13 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813035137/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000430/spectrum/tv.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2001
| 2001
| ''[[Rishtey (TV series)|Rishtey – The Love Stories]]''
| ''[[Rishtey (TV series)|Rishtey – The Love Stories]]''
| Pappu Pardesi
| Pappu Pardesi
|episode "Izzat Ka Falooda"
| Episode "Izzat Ka Falooda"{{cn|date=March 2026}}
|-
|-
| 2002–2004
| 2002–2004
| ''Shubh Mangal Savadhan''
| ''Shubh Mangal Savadhan''
| Dilip Joshi
| Dilip Joshi
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/dilip-joshi-pens-emotional-note-on-amit-mistry-s-death-says-trio-is-broken-1794593-2021-04-24|title=Dilip Joshi pens emotional note on Amit Mistry's death, says trio is broken|website=India Today|access-date=22 February 2023|archive-date=22 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222194602/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/dilip-joshi-pens-emotional-note-on-amit-mistry-s-death-says-trio-is-broken-1794593-2021-04-24|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2002–2003
| 2002–2003
| ''Meri Biwi Wonderful''<ref name="tribuneindia2004">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040321/spectrum/tv.htm |title=The Sunday Tribune – Spectrum – Television |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |date=21 March 2004 |access-date=5 April 2020}}</ref>
| ''Meri Biwi Wonderful''
| Raj
| Raj
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|''Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati''
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|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kiku-sharda-recalls-the-time-when-he-and-dilip-joshi-were-replaced-in-a-show-5680939.html|title=Kiku Sharda Recalls The Time When He And Dilip Joshi Were Replaced In A Show|date=3 August 2022|website=News18|access-date=9 August 2022|archive-date=9 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809132757/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kiku-sharda-recalls-the-time-when-he-and-dilip-joshi-were-replaced-in-a-show-5680939.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| ''[[Hum Sab Baraati]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/taarak-mehta-actor-dilip-joshi-played-delnaaz-iranis-husband-in-this-old-show-watch-the-throwback-video/articleshow/70484721.cms|title=Dilip Joshi played Delnaaz Irani's husband in this old show; watch the throwback video|website=Times of India}}</ref>
| ''[[Hum Sab Baraati]]''
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|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/taarak-mehta-actor-dilip-joshi-played-delnaaz-iranis-husband-in-this-old-show-watch-the-throwback-video/articleshow/70484721.cms|title=Dilip Joshi played Delnaaz Irani's husband in this old show; watch the throwback video|website=Times of India|access-date=7 October 2019|archive-date=22 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822190933/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/taarak-mehta-actor-dilip-joshi-played-delnaaz-iranis-husband-in-this-old-show-watch-the-throwback-video/articleshow/70484721.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|''[[Malini Iyer]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040321/spectrum/tv.htm|title=The Sunday Tribune – Spectrum – Television|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref>
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| 2004–2006
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| Various characters
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| 2007
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| Uncle Tappu
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| 2008–present
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| ''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]''
|rowspan="2"| Jethalal Champaklal Gada
|rowspan="3"| [[Jethalal Gada]]
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| [[Indian Telly Awards|9th Indian Telly Awards]]
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| Best Actor in a Comic Role (Jury)
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|2022
|[[Indian Television Academy Awards|21st Indian Television Academy Awards]]
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Latest revision as of 20:55, 5 March 2026


Dilip Joshi
Joshi in 2019
Born
OccupationActor
Years active1989–present
Known for
Spouse(s)Jaymala Joshi
Children2

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.[1]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Joshi was born in Mumbai. He started acting at the age of 12.[2] While doing BCA, he was awarded the INT (Indian National Theater) Best Actor.[3] He was also a co-owner of a travel agency.[4]

Career[edit | edit source]

Joshi with his co-star Disha Vakani in success bash for completion of 1000 episodes of TMKOC

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.[2]

During 2008, Joshi began a long run playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.[2] For his performance in the show, he received several accolades, including five Telly awards and three ITA awards.[5]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1989 Maine Pyar Kiya Ramlal "Ramu" Singh [6]
1992 Hun Hunshi Hunshilal Hunshilal [7]
1994 Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Bhola Prasad [8]
1996 Yash Gopi [9]
1999 Sar Aakhon Par Sunday [10]
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Sapney [11]
Khiladi 420 Arora [11]
2001 One 2 Ka 4 Champak [11]
2002 Humraaz Gauri Shankar [12]
Dil Hai Tumhaara Factory CEO [11]
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa Rahul's friend [13]
2008 Firaaq Deven [12]
Don Muthu Swami Fikarchand [12]
2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Mama Nautanki [12]
What's Your Raashee? Jitubhai [11]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Serial Role Notes
1995 Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh Vasu [14]
1996 Daal Mein Kala Ajay Koshal [15]
1997 Kya Baat Hai Rangaswami [16]
1998–1997 Kora Kagaz Varsha's brother [16]
Do Aur Do Paanch Rahul [16]
1998–2001 Hum Sab Ek Hain Sohan Khachroo [17]
1999 Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen Balkrishna Namudari [16]
2000 Sewalal Mewalal Mohan Joshi [18]
2001 Rishtey – The Love Stories Pappu Pardesi Episode "Izzat Ka Falooda"[citation needed]
2002–2004 Shubh Mangal Savadhan Dilip Joshi [19]
2002–2003 Meri Biwi Wonderful Raj [20]
2004 Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati Sanjay Sarfare [21]
Hum Sab Baraati Nathu Mehta [22]
Bhagwan Bachaye Inko Gopi [20]
Malini Iyer Ram Jane [20]
2004–2006 C.I.D Special Bureau Bob [citation needed]
2007–2008 F.I.R. Various characters [citation needed]
2007 Agadam Bagdam Tigdam Uncle Tappu [citation needed]
2008–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Jethalal Gada Lead[1]
2010 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo Guest[23]
2014 C.I.D. Guest[24]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Joshi at an award show
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)
2022 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor – Comedy TV

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Taarak Mehta's Dilip Joshi turns 53: Doing side roles in Bollywood films to becoming everyone's favourite as Jethalal, his journey unfolded". The Times of India. 26 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Anand, Akriti (31 October 2024). "DYK Dilip Joshi Wasn't The First Choice For Jethalal In Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?". News 18. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  3. "Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta; Educational Qualification Of The Cast Of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah". The Times of India. 7 October 2021. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. "Dilip Joshi shares he failed in 12th standard, ran a travel agency for five years before becoming an actor: 'I failed for the first time'". The Indian Express. 13 May 2023. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  5. Khullar, Muskan (26 May 2022). "Dilip Joshi had refused Jethalal's role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: More shocking facts about the actor". Times News Now. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  6. "Dilip Joshi shares he didn't get any work after Hum Aapke Hain Koun: 'I thought now my life is set, but that film…'". 12 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  7. "'Destroy all traces of red!' Why 'Hun Hunshi Hunshilal' still matters". Scroll.in. 7 March 2016. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  8. "Dilip Joshi remembers when he shared a room with Salman Khan during HAHK shooting: 'He never threw a tantrum'". 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  9. दिलीप जोशी उर्फ़ (जेठालाल) की हिंदी मूवी Yash (1996) Hindi Romantic Movie [Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal's Hindi Movie Yash (1996) Hindi Romantic Movie] (in हिन्दी). Ultra Media & Entertainment. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2026 – via YouTube.
  10. Verma, Sukanya (16 October 1999). "Filmi chakkar". Rediff.com. Rediff. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023. Dilip Joshi as Sunday proves he has the talent, but unfortunately he doesn't look the part of a wise 50-year-old sick man.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 "7 films you probably didn't know Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was a part of". www.zoomtventertainment.com. 26 May 2021. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "Dilip Joshi Filmography". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  13. Dwivedie, Jaya (10 July 2024). "'खटिये पे', बस ये डायलॉग बोलकर 22 साल पहले छाए जेठालाल, टपोरी स्टाइल से फीका कर दिया था सुपरस्टार के बेटे का चार्म" ['Khatiya pe,' Jethalal became famous 22 years ago with this dialogue, and his Tapori style overshadowed the superstar's son's charm.]. India TV (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  14. Keshri, Shweta (25 August 2020). "Tuesday Trivia: Did you know Dilip Joshi was initially offered this role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?". India Today. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  15. "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article". Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Cyril, Grace (27 May 2021). "Dilip Joshi thanks fans for making his birthday special, shares pic with cake". India Today. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  17. "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Jethalal aka Dilip Joshi shares a still from his old show 'Hum Sab Ek Hain'; jokes this is '2020 in a nutshell'". The Times of India. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  18. Khosla, Mukesh (30 April 2000). "An agony uncle on the telephone". Tribune India. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  19. "Dilip Joshi pens emotional note on Amit Mistry's death, says trio is broken". India Today. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  20. 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Just joking". Tribune India. 21 March 2004. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  21. "Kiku Sharda Recalls The Time When He And Dilip Joshi Were Replaced In A Show". News18. 3 August 2022. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  22. "Dilip Joshi played Delnaaz Irani's husband in this old show; watch the throwback video". Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  23. Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo - Episode 24 (in हिन्दी). Sony Pal. 24 July 2016. Event occurs at 10:46. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via YouTube.
  24. "CID – Mahasangam – Episode 1098 – 5th July 2014". Archived from the original on 8 July 2014 – via www.youtube.com.

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