Take a look at some unknown facts on the super talented Dilip Joshi who has been entertaining us as Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Jethalal over the span of several years.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Jethalal aka Dilip Joshi celebrates his birthday today. Take a look at some of the unknown facts about the talented actor.
Used to get 50rs per role
Dilip Joshi started his career as a backstage artist in the commercial theatre sphere. He was very passionate about the medium and used to be paid Rs 50 per role. Did Gujarati theatre for almost 25 years
Dilip Joshi performed in the Gujarati theatre medium for almost 25 years. His last play was Daya Bhai Do Dhaya which ended in the year 2007. Has been part of some successful films
Dilip Joshi made his Bollywood debut with Maine Pyaar Kiya in a comic role which got him unnoticed. He has also worked in movies like Huma Apke Hai Kon, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Khiladi 420Was unemployed for over a year
Dilip Joshi was without work for almost a year before bagging the lead role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and the rest they say is history. Had bagged another role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Dilip Joshi had bagged the role of Champak Lal Gada in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. However, he thought he would be more suited for the role of Jethalal and bagged the same after auditioning for it. One of the highest paid actors on TV
Dilip Joshi's flawless talent and dedication to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah made him the highest-paid actor not only on the show but also on TV. He gets around 1.50 lakh per episode. Owner of some luxury cars
Dilip Joshi is the owner of some luxury cars. He owns a black Audi Q7 worth Rs 80 lakh and a Toyota Innova worth 14 lakh. Is older than his onscreen father
Dilip Joshi is actually older than his onscreen father from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah played by Amit Bhatt. While Dilip is now 55 years of age, Amit is aged 51. 