# Dilip Joshi

Dilip Joshi (born 26 May 1965) 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 on May 26, 1965 in Mumbai. He started acting at the age of 12. While doing BCA, he was awarded the INT (Indian National Theater) 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
### Films

| Year | Film | Role |
| 1989 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Ramlal "Ramu" Singh |
| 1992 | Hun Hunshi Hunshilal | Hunshilal |
| 1994 | Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | Bhola Prasad |
| 1996 | Yash | Gopi |
| 1999 | Sar Aakhon Par | Sunday |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Sapney |
| 2000 | Khiladi 420 | Arora |
| 2001 | One 2 Ka 4 | Champak |
| 2002 | Humraaz | Gauri Shankar |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Factory CEO |
| 2002 | Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa | Rahul's friend |
| 2008 | Firaaq | Deven |
| 2008 | Don Muthu Swami | Fikarchand |
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | Mama Nautanki |
| 2009 | What's Your Raashee? | Jitubhai |

### 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 "Jetha/Jethya Champaklal Gada | Lead |
| 2014 | C.I.D. | Jethalal "Jetha/Jethya Champaklal Gada | Guest |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Show | Category |
| 2009 | 9th Indian Telly Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular) |
| 2010 | 3rd Boroplus Gold Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Comic Actor (Popular) |
| 2010 | 10th Indian Telly Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role |
| 2011 | 4th Boroplus Gold Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Comic Actor (Popular) |
| 2011 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Most Entertaining Actor |
| 2011 | Apsara Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor in Drama Series |
| 2012 | 11th Indian Telly Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role |
| 2012 | 5th Boroplus Gold Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Comic Actor (Popular) |
| 2012 | People's Choice Awards India | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best TV Actor – Comedy |
| 2012 | 12th Indian Television Academy Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor – Comedy |
| 2013 | 12th Indian Telly Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular) |
| 2014 | Zee Gold Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor In Comic Role (Male) |
| 2014 | 14th Indian Television Academy Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor – Comedy |
| 2016 | Zee Gold Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor In Comic Role (Male) |
| 2018 | Zee Gold Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor – Comedy |
| 2019 | 15th Indian Telly Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Jury) |
| 2022 | 21st Indian Television Academy Awards | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Best Actor – Comedy TV |