Dilip Joshi is an Indian actor and theatre artist. He is known for playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the SAB TV’s Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008).
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Wiki/Biography
Dilip Joshi was born on Wednesday, 26 May 1965 [1]YouTube – Mashable India (age 58 years; as of 2023) in Bhuleshwar, South Mumbai. According to various media sources, his date of birth is 26 May 1968. He hails from Gosa Village, Porbandar, Gujarat. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Upto class 10, he did his schooling at St. Sebastian Goan High School, Mumbai. He did his class 11 in science at Wilson College, Mumbai. However, he failed in class 12. He then changed his stream from science to commerce and completed his class 12 at Hinduja College of Commerce, Mumbai. [2]YouTube – Mashable India Later, he did a Bachelor of Computer Application at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. [3]The Times of India
A picture of Dilip Joshi during his younger days
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 40″, Waist 36″, Biceps 12″
Family
He belongs to a Gujarati Brahmin Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Raman Joshi, and his mother’s name is Deepa Joshi. He has three elder siblings.
Dilip Joshi with his brother and mother
Wife & Children
In 1983, he got engaged to Jaymala Joshi. After around three years, the couple got married. The couple has a daughter named Niyati Joshi (content writer, businesswoman) and a son named Ritviq Joshi.
Dilip Joshi with his wife
Dilip Joshi with his children
Autograph
Dilip Joshi’s autograph
Career
Theatre
He started his career as a child theatre artist with the children’s play Aie Ranchhod Rangila. At the age of 12, he started performing with the theatre group Little Theatre Academy of Namdev Lahute. Later, he appeared in many Gujarati theatre plays such as Bapu Tame Kamaal Kari and Jalsa Karo Jayantilal (along with Disha Vakani). He has also performed at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani in a theatre play
Film
Hindi
In 1987, Dilip made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Pratighaat’ in which he played a small role.
Dilip Joshi’s name in the credit list of the Hindi film Pratighaat
He then acted in many Hindi films including ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ (1994), ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ (2000), ‘Dil Hai Tumhaara’ (2002), ‘Firaaq’ (2002), and ‘What’s Your Raashee?’ (2009).
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Gujarati
In 1992, he played the role of Hunshilal in his debut Gujarati film ‘Hun Hunshi Hunshilal.’
A still of Dilip Joshi from the Gujarati film Hun Hunshi Hunshilal
TV
Hindi
He made his television acting debut with the Doordarshan Hindi serial ‘Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke.’ He then appeared in various Hindi TV serials like ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ (1994; Zee TV), ‘Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh’ (1995; DD Metro), ‘Rishtey – The Love Stories’ (2001; Zee TV), ‘Hum Sab Baraati’ (2004; Zee TV), and ‘F.I.R.’ (2007; SAB).
A still of Dilip Joshi from the TV serial Zara Hatke
In 2008, he came into the limelight for playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the Hindi TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Marathi
He acted in the 1997 Marathi TV serial ‘Kya Baat Hai’ which aired on Zee Marathi. He played the role of Rangaswami in the serial.
Other Work
Dilip has been featured in many TV commercials including Kayam Churan, N Mart Retails, Tirupati Tiles Adhesive, Hajmola, and Imperial Blue Rose.
Awards
For 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)
Dilip Joshi with his Indian Telly Award
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)
Dilip Joshi with his Nickelodeon Award
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
Dilip Joshi with his People’s Choice Award
- He has won the Indian National Theater Best Actor award twice.
Car Collection
Kia Motors
Dilip Joshi with his car
Note: In an interview, he shared he did not have luxury cars like the Audi Q7 as claimed by various media sources. [4]DNA India
Salary/Fees
As of 2024, he earns around Rs 1.5 lakh per episode. [5]GQ India
Net Worth
As of 2024, his net worth is around Rs 43 crore. [6]GQ India
Favourites
- Music Band(s): Pink Floyd, Bee Gees
- Singer: Michael Jackson
- Food: Rotlo, Basi Rotla with Vagar in Chaas, Jalebi-Fafda, Yellow Daal
- Cuisine(s): Chinese, Italian, Indian
- Vegetable(s): Cauliflower, Methi Bhaji, Palak, Tendli
- Beverage(s): Chaas, Tea
- Tea Brand: Hasmukhrai Tea
- Dessert: Chocolates with Almond
- Spice: Jeera (cumin seeds)
- Recipe: Moong Daal Dhokla
- Utensil: Tea Pan
- Restaurant(s): Thakkars, Urban Tadka, Khyber, Mainland China, Naturals, Vinay Health Home, Souk, Trattoria (all in Mumbai)
- Footballer: Lionel Messi
Facts/Trivia
- He once shared that as his father was a fan of the Indian actor Dilip Kumar, so he kept his name Dilip Joshi. [7]YouTube – Mashable India
- While he was in school, he won various inter-college acting competitions.
- He used to love playing cricket in his younger days. He was a batsman at Young National Cricket Club in Mumbai.
- While working in Prithvi Theatre, he used to earn Rs 50. [8]The Times of India
- He follows a vegetarian diet. In an interview, he shared that after becoming a Satsangi, he stopped eating onion and garlic. [9]YouTube – Mashable India
- He started his travel agency in 1985, however, due to a lack of interest, he shut down his company in 1990.
- He lost around 16 kgs in one and a half months for the Gujarati film ‘Hun Hunshi Hunshilal’ in 1992. [10]YouTube – Mashable India
- In 2007, he remained idle for a year as he did not have any acting projects. He then received an offer for the TV show ‘Comedy Circus,’ however, he rejected it as he did not like the show’s content. [11]YouTube – Mashable India Within a few months, he got an offer of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ In the beginning, he was not sure about playing Jethalal as the original magazine character was a slim man. However, within a few weeks, his character started gaining popularity in the serial.
The comic character of Jethalal on which Dilip Joshi’s character in the TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma is based
- He joined the Indian spiritual organisation named BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in 2008.
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- Reportedly, he once fought with his onscreen son Raj Anadkat who played the role of Tappu in the serial. However, Dilip called it false news.
Dilip Joshi and Raj Anadkat
- He is around seven years older than his onscreen father Amit Bhatt (Bapuji). [12]The Times of India
Amit Bhatt and Dilip Joshi
- He is fond of eating jalebi-fafda which is similar to his onscreen character Jethalal.
Dilip Joshi eating jalebi fafda
- In 2018, he campaigned for the BJP candidate Lalit Oswal in the Rajasthan Assembly elections. [13]Live Hindustan
- He started his self-titled YouTube channel in 2021. He uploads his interviews and other work-related videos on his channel.
Dilip Joshi’s YouTube channel
- He has a deep faith in god and regularly visits various religious places.
Dilip Joshi with an idol of lord Ganesha
- Whenever he is not shooting for his acting projects, he puts a red coloured tikka on his forehead.
A picture of Dilip Joshi with a red tikka on his forehead
- In his spare time, he loves to travel, go on road trips, and listen to music.
Dilip Joshi during his trip
