Amit Bhatt is an Indian TV actor. He is known for playing the role of Champaklal Jayantilal Gada or Bapuji in the popular Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008).
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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. The couple has twin sons named Dev Bhatt (actor) and Deep Bhatt (cricketer).
Amit Bhatt with his wife and sons
Career
Theatre
He started his career as a theatre artist. 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.’ [2]Amar Ujala 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. [3]News 18
- He is around seven years younger than his onscreen son Dilip Joshi (Jethalal). [4]The Times of India
Amit Bhatt and Dilip Joshi
References
| ↑1 | MensXP |
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| ↑2 | Amar Ujala |
| ↑3 | News 18 |
| ↑4 | The Times of India |
