Dilip Joshi (Jethalal) Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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) [1]YouTube - Mashable India 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. [2]YouTube - Mashable India
College/University	Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) [3]The Times of India
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Brahmin
Ethnicity	Gujarati
Food Habit	Vegetarian [4]YouTube - Mashable India Note: After becoming a satsangi, he quit eating onion and garlic.
Political Inclination	BJP [5]Live Hindustan
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Engagement Date	Year, 1983
Family
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. [6]DNA India
Money Factor
Salary/Fees (approx.)	Rs 1.5 lakh per episode (as of 2024) [7]GQ India
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs 43 crore (as of 2024) [8]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. ^[9]YouTube – Mashable India

• 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. ^[10]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. ^[11]YouTube – Mashable India

• 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).
  

  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.’ ^[12]YouTube – Mashable India

• He gained immense popularity with the 2008 Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ as Jethalal Champaklal Gada.
  

  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. ^[13]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. ^[14]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