# Bhavya Gandhi

Bhavya Gandhi (born 20 June 1997) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Hindi television and Gujarati films. He is best known for his portrayal of Tipendra "Tapu" Jethalal Gada in the Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and latest role in Pushpa Impossible (TV serial) in 2024.
Bhavya made his film debut in 2017 with Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay and has done films like Bau Na Vichar and Baap Kamaal Dikro Dhamaal. He also appeared in Shaadi Ke Siyape.

## Early and personal life

Bhavya is from a Gujarati Jain family. He lives with his parents and elder brother in Mumbai. He has completed his Bachelor of Commerce graduation. He is the maternal cousin of Samay Shah, who played his on-screen friend Gurucharan Singh Sodhi on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Bhavya Gandhi's mother's name is Yashoda Gandhi and she is a homemaker, his father's name is Vinod Gandhi who was a businessman and he also has an elder brother named Nischit Gandhi. His father died on 12 May 2021 due to Covid related complications.

## Career

From 2008 to 2017, Gandhi appeared in the comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Tipendra "Tapu" Jethalal Gada, son of Jethalal and Daya. He left the show to pursue a career as a film actor, saying that the makers are ignoring his character in the show. Bhavya became a household name with his role of Tapu.
Gandhi first appeared in films with the role of child lead Suryakant in the 2010 Hindi language film Striker. He also appeared in a short film Fidget Spinner as Aniket.
Bhavya made his Gujarati film debut with Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay, in 2017. It starred Manoj Joshi, Ketki Dave and Johny Lever and was a critical and commercial success.
In 2018, he did a Gujarati drama film Baap Kamaal Dikro Dhamaal with Dharmesh Vyas, Ragi Jani and Falguni Mistry.
In 2019, he appeared in the show Shaadi Ke Siyape, where he played the role of Nanku. In the same year, he played the lead role in Gujarati film Bau Na Vichar which was a moderate success.
In 2021, he appeared in the romantic movie Tari Sathe. In 2022, he acted in Gujarati comedy film Kehvatlal Parivar.
Gandhi is set to next appear in the Hindi film Doctor Doctor.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Striker | Young Suryakant | Child actor |
| 2017 | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | Munjal Mehta | |
| 2018 | Baap Dhamal Dikro Kamal | Various Characters | |
| 2019 | Bau Na Vichar | Varun | |
| 2021 | Tari Sathe | Vadodara boy | |
| 2022 | Kehvatlal Parivar | Himesh Thakar | |
| 2024 | Ajab Raat Ni Gajab Vaat | Kartik | |
| TBA | Doctor Doctor † | TBA | Completed |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008–2017 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Tipendra "Tapu" Jethalal Gada | Acting and Television Debut |
| 2010 | Comedy Ka Daily Soap | Himself | Episodic Role |
| 2014 | C.I.D. | Tipendra Jethalal Gada aka "Tapu" | Guest |
| 2019 | Shaadi Ke Siyape | Nanku | |
| 2024 | Pushpa Impossible | Prabhas Khanna | Guest |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
| 2010 | Indian Telly Awards | Most Popular Child Artist (Male) | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |
| 2011 | Zee Gold Awards | Best Child Artist | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |
| 2013 | Zee Gold Awards | Best Child Artist | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |
| 2016 | Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards | Best Child Entertainer | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Won |