Dilip Joshi
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.
Early life and education
Joshi was born in Mumbai. He started acting at the age of 12. While doing BCA, he was awarded the INT Best Actor. He was also a co-owner of a travel agency.Career
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.During 2008, Joshi began a long run playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. For his performance in the show, he received several accolades, including five Telly awards and three ITA awards.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh | Vasu | |
| 1996 | Daal Mein Kala | Ajay Koshal | |
| 1997 | Kya Baat Hai | Rangaswami | |
| 1998–1997 | Kora Kagaz | Varsha's brother | |
| 1998–1997 | Do Aur Do Paanch | Rahul | |
| 1998–2001 | Hum Sab Ek Hain | Sohan Khachroo | |
| 1999 | Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen | Balkrishna Namudari | |
| 2000 | Sewalal Mewalal | Mohan Joshi | |
| 2001 | Rishtey – The Love Stories | Pappu Pardesi | Episode "Izzat Ka Falooda" |
| 2002–2004 | Shubh Mangal Savadhan | Dilip Joshi | |
| 2002–2003 | Meri Biwi Wonderful | Raj | |
| 2004 | Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati | Sanjay Sarfare | |
| 2004 | Hum Sab Baraati | Nathu Mehta | |
| 2004 | Bhagwan Bachaye Inko | Gopi | |
| 2004 | Malini Iyer | Ram Jane | |
| 2004–2006 | C.I.D Special Bureau | Bob | |
| 2007–2008 | F.I.R. | Various characters | |
| 2007 | Agadam Bagdam Tigdam | Uncle Tappu | |
| 2008–present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Jethalal Gada | Lead |
| 2010 | Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo | Jethalal Gada | Guest |
| 2014 | C.I.D. | Jethalal Gada | Guest |