Dilip Joshi (Jethalal) Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
Dilip Joshi (Jethalal) Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
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Hometown: Porbandar, Gujarat
Age: 59 Years
Wife: Jaymala Joshi
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actor, Theatre Artist |
| Famous Role | Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the popular Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008)  |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 165 cm** in meters**- 1.65 m** in feet & inches**- 5’ 5”** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 36 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Theatre 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 Doordarshan |
| 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)  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 Life | |
| Date of Birth | 26 May 1965 (Wednesday) check sources Note: Some media sources have quoted his date of birth as 26 May 1968. |
| Age (as of 2024) | 59 Years |
| Birthplace | Bhuleshwar, South Mumbai |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Autograph |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Gosa Village, Porbandar, Gujarat |
| School(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. check sources |
| College/University | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) check sources The Times of India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Ethnicity | Gujarati |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian check sources Note: After becoming a satsangi, he quit eating onion and garlic. |
| Political Inclination | BJP check sources Live Hindustan |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Engagement Date | Year, 1983 |
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| Wife/Spouse | Jaymala Joshi  |
| Children | Son- Ritviq Joshi (image in wife's section) Daughter- Niyati Joshi (content writer, businesswoman) (image in wife's section) |
| Parents | Father- Raman Joshi Mother- Deepa Joshi  |
| Siblings | He has three elder siblings.  |
| 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 |
| Recipe | Moong Daal Dhokla |
| Spice | Jeera (cumin seeds) |
| Utensil | Tea Pan |
| Restaurant(s) | Thakkars, Urban Tadka, Khyber, Mainland China, Naturals, Vinay Health Home, Souk, Trattoria (all in Mumbai) |
| Footballer | Lionel Messi |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Kia Motors  Note: In an interview, he shared that some media sources claimed that he owned Audi Q7 and other luxury cars, however, he denied of owning such cars. check sources DNA India |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Fees (approx.) | Rs 1.5 lakh per episode (as of 2024) check sources GQ India |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 43 crore (as of 2024) check sources GQ India |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dilip Joshi
Dilip Joshi is a popular Indian actor and theatre artist. He is famous for playing Jethalal Champaklal Gada in SAB TV’s sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008).
In an interview, he shared that his father loved the Indian actor Dilip Kumar and kept his name Dilip Joshi. check sources
When he was 12 years old, he joined the theatre group Little Theatre Academy of Namdev Lahute and started performing in Gujarati theatre plays. He has appeared in various Gujarati theatre plays like Bapu Tame Kamaal Kari and Jalsa Karo Jayantilal (along with Disha Vakani ).
Dilip Joshi in a theatre play
While he was in class 12, he failed the final exams as his focus was on theatre plays. He used to perform in various inter-college acting competitions and has won many awards in them.
Later, he performed in various theatre plays at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai. At that time, he used to earn only Rs 50. check sources The Times of India
In his younger days, he enjoyed playing cricket and has played in Young National Cricket Club as a batsman.
Dilip Joshi during his younger days
In 1985, he started a travel agency company in Mumbai. However, in 1990, he shut down the company as he thought his life had become monotonous.
For the 1992 Gujarati film ‘Hun Hunshi Hunshilal,’ he lost around 16 kg in one and a half months. check sources
He has appeared in various Hindi films like ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’ (1994), ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ (2000), ‘Dil Hai Tumhaara’ (2002), ‘Firaaq’ (2002), and ‘What’s Your Raashee?’ (2009).
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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Dilip has acted in many Hindi TV serials such as ‘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).
Dilip Joshi in the TV serial Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh
In 1997, he played the role of Rangaswami in the Zee Marathi TV serial ‘Kya Baat Hai.’
In 2007, he was out of work, he then received an offer from the TV show Comedy Circus, but he did not like the content of the show, so he rejected the offer. Within a month, he received an offer of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ check sources
He gained immense popularity with the 2008 Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ as Jethalal Champaklal Gada.
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Initially, he was unsure about his character as Jethalal because the original magazine character was a slim man, but within a few weeks of the serial, his character started gaining popularity.
The comic character of Jethalal on which Dilip Joshi’s character in the TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma is based
In 2008, he joined the Indian spiritual organisation BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
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He has been featured in various TV commercials such as Kayam Churan, N Mart Retails, Tirupati Tiles Adhesive, Hajmola, and Imperial Blue Rose.
In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling, going on road trips, and listening to music.
Dilip Joshi during his vacation
Just like his character in the TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,’ he loves to eat jalebi-fafda.
Dilip Joshi holding a plate of jalebi fafda
There were once rumours that he had a tiff with the Indian actor Raj Anadkat who played the role of his on-screen son Tappu. However, he denied it and called it fake news. check sources The Tribune
Dilip Joshi with Raj Anadkat
The Indian actor Amit Bhatt who plays his onscreen father in the Hindi TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ is around seven years younger than him. check sources The Times of India
Dilip Joshi with Amit Bhatt
In 2021, he started his self-titled YouTube channel on which he uploads his interviews and other work-related videos.
Dilip Joshi’s YouTube channel
He is a spiritual person and often visits various religious places.
Dilip Joshi with an idol of lord Ganesha
Dilip Joshi always puts a red coloured tikka on his forehead when he is not shooting.
Dilip Joshi with a red tikka on his forehead
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