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He is known for playing the role of Champaklal Jayantilal Gada or Bapuji in the popular Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008).

Wiki/Biography

Amit Bhatt was born on Saturday, 19 August 1972 (age 51 years; as of 2023) in Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Amit Bhatt’s childhood photo

He did a Bachelor of Commerce.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 8″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Family

Parents & Siblings

His mother, Devyani Sharadchandra Bhatt, has passed away.

Amit Bhatt with his father

Amit Bhatt’s mother

Wife & Children

On 27 April 1999, he got married to the Indian nutritionist and dietician Kruti Bhatt.

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Dilip Joshi Wiki

Real NameDilip Joshi
NicknameJethalal
Date of Birth26 May 1965
Age58 years old (As of 2023)
GenderMale

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Dilip Joshi Biography/Personal Details

BirthplaceGosa, Porbandar, Gujarat
Current CityMumbai
Home TownGosa, Porbandar
CountryIndia
NationalityIndian
ProfessionIndian Actor
Known AsJethalal Gada on Screen friend of Shailesh Lodha in TMKOC
Zodiac SignGemini
ReligionHinduism
Years Active1989–present
HobbiesTravelling and Acting
Foodie TypeVegetarian

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Relationship Status

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/GirlfriendJaymala Joshi

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Family Details

Father NameRaman Joshi
Mother NameDeepa Joshi
Brother NameNot Known
Sister NameNot Known
Children NameSon: Ritwik Joshi
Daughter:  Neeyati Joshi

Dilip JoshiNet Worth, Salary (Estimated)

Net Worth (Estimated)470 Million
Salary(Estimated)1.5 Lakh (Per Episode)

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DilipHeight, Physical Stats.

HeightIn Feet: 5’41”
In Centimeters: 165
In Meters: 1.65
Weight80 kgs
176 pounds
Body Measurements42-36-12
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

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Educational Details

University/CollegeNarsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Degree/DiplomaB.Com
SchoolUpdate Soon

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Social Media Details

Dilip Joshi (Jethalal) Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

ProfessionActor, Theatre ArtistFamous RoleJethalal Champaklal Gada in the popular Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008)
Physical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 165 cm
in meters- 1.65 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 5”Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 80 kg
in pounds- 176 lbsBody Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 40 Inches
- Waist: 36 Inches
- Biceps: 12 InchesEye ColourBrownHair ColourBlackCareerDebutTheatre Play (Gujarati): Aie Ranchhod Rangila (as a child artist)
Film (Hindi): Pratighaat (1987) in a small role

Film (Gujarati): Hun Hunshi Hunshilal (1992) as Hunshilal

TV (Hindi): Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke; aired on DoordarshanAwardsFor the TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, he has received many awards including:
Indian Telly Awards
2009: Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular)
2010: Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role
2012: Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role
2013: Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular)
2019: Best Actor in a Comic Role (Jury)
2019: Best Ensemble
2023: Fan Favourite Actor (Comedy)


Indian Television Academy Awards
2012: Best Actor – Comedy
2014: Best Actor – Comedy
2021: Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular)
2022: Best Actor – Comedy TV

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, India
2013: Favourite Actor (TV)
2017: Favourite Actor (TV)
2018: Favourite Actor (TV)
2019: Favourite Actor (TV)
2021: Favourite Actor (TV)
2022: Favourite Actor (TV)
2023: Favourite Actor (TV)


Gold Awards
2010: Best Comic Actor (Popular)
2011: Best Comic Actor (Popular)
2012: Best Comic Actor (Popular)
2014: Best Actor in Comic Role (Male)
2016: Best Actor in Comic Role (Male)
2018: Best Actor – Comedy

Other Award(s)
2011: Apsara Award for Best Actor in Drama Series
2011: BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor
2011: Lion Gold Award for favourite Actor in a Comic Role in a Television Serial
2012: Sab Ke Anokhe Award
2012: People's Choice Award India for Best TV Actor – Comedy

• He has won Indian National Theater Best Actor award twice.Personal LifeDate of Birth26 May 1965 (Wednesday)

Note: Some media sources have quoted his date of birth as 26 May 1968.Age (as of 2024) 59 YearsBirthplaceBhuleshwar, South MumbaiZodiac signGeminiAutographNationalityIndianHometownGosa Village, Porbandar, GujaratSchool(s)• St.

Sebastian Goan High School, Mumbai (upto class 10)
• Wilson College, Mumbai (class 11 in science)
• Hinduja College of Commerce, Mumbai (class 12 in commerce)

Note: He failed in class 12 (science stream) in Wilson College, and he then changed his stream and enrolled in Hinduja College.

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Dilip Joshi, born on May 26, 1968 (58 years old As of 2023), in Gosa village, Porbandar, Gujarat, gained fame as Jethalal Gada in “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.” His co-star, Disha Vakani, who portrayed Daya Ben in the same show, became popular alongside him.

Dilip is married to Jaymala Joshi, and the pair has two children: Ritwik Joshi and Neeyati Joshi. This serial became such a hit that it was the most viewed in a matter of months.

Dilip Joshi Biography – Awards & Achievements

YearCategoryAward
1.

He was born into a Hindu Brahmin family to Raman and Deepa Joshi.

Dilip Joshi & His Inspirational Way to becoming a Household Name

Stories

Dilip Joshi is an Indian TV actor famous for his role of Jethalal in the show Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashma. 2009
Best Comic Role Actor9th Indian Telly Awards
3.

Dilip Joshi Wiki – Early Life

Dilip Joshi was born on May 26, 1968, in Porbandar's Gosa into a regular Gujarati household. He is popular for his character Jethalal in the show Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashma. 2010

Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role10th Indian Telly Awards
5. 2012Best Actor – Comedy12th Indian Television Academy Awards
12.

Dilip Joshi has also appeared in 14 other movies, including Khiladi 420, One 2 ka 4, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani & more.

  • Films, Television, & Struggle Dilip made the decision to leave Bollywood and pursue a career on television. Dilip Joshi was also involved with acting in college and represented his college in numerous competitions, which is why he was unable to devote full time to his studies and therefore when the results came back, he failed.

    Note: When his father learned that Joshi failed in College, he said nothing to him, possibly because he had also learned that his son was interested in becoming an actor.

    2012

  • Best Comic Actor5th Boroplus Gold Awards
    10. He has performed in various Gujarati theatre plays like Chaal Reverse Ma, Jaiye Parke Paise, and Leela Laher.

    TV

    In 1998, he played the small role of a drunkard in the Sony TV Hindi serial ‘CID.’ He played small roles in a few other Hindi TV serials like ‘Khichdi’ (2003; Star Plus) and ‘F.I.R.’ (2006; Sony SAB).

    Amit Bhatt’s old picture from a TV serial

    He gained immense popularity with his role as Jayantilal Girdharlal Gada/Champaklal Jayantilal Gada in the Sony SAB Hindi TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ in 2008.

    Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

    Film

    Amit has played cameo roles in a few Hindi films like ‘Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge’ (2009) and ‘Loveyatri’ (2018).

    A still of Amit Bhatt from the film Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge

    Awards

    • 2018: Nominated by the Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
    • 2019: Won Indian Telly Awards Best Ensemble (fiction) for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
    • 2019: Nominated for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
    • 2022: Nominated for Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role (popular) for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

    Note: He has won many awards for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

    Amit Bhatt with his award

    Car Collection

    • MG Hector

      Amit Bhatt with his MG car

    Facts/Trivia

    • In his leisure time, he loves to sing and travel with his family.

      Amit Bhatt during his vacation

    • He is a religious person and often visits various temples and gurudwaras.

      Amit Bhatt at the Golden Temple

    • He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Leo.

      Amit Bhatt and his pet dog

    • In an interview, he shared that he did not audition for the role of Champak Chacha in the Hindi TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ He further said that for his role in the TV serial, he used to initially shave his head every alternate day, but within a few months, he started getting an infection on his head, after which the makers of the show decided to use a Gandhi topi for his character.
    • He once shared that he did the interior design of his home.
    • In one of his Instagram posts, someone asked him in the comments if he chewed tobacco to which he replied Yes.

    • He is around seven years younger than his onscreen son Dilip Joshi (Jethalal). 2012
    Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role11th Indian Telly Awards
    9. He first had the opportunity to appear in an acting play when he was 12 years old, while still in school, and he was enticed to continue acting.

    Dilip Joshi Biography – Education

    Dilip Joshi belonged to a middle-class family and attended a local school near his home.

    dilip joshi family biography interview

    He has worked hard a lot before making it big in the TV industry and we should all learn from him. 2003

    Best Comic Role Actor2nd Indian Telly Awards
    2.