Dilip Joshi Age, Wiki and Bio

Dilip Joshi

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Theatre Artist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/05/1965
Age59 years
BirthplaceBhuleshwar, South Mumbai
HometownGosa Village, Porbandar, Gujarat

Bio/Wiki

Famous RoleJethalal Champaklal Gada in the popular Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008)

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm (5’ 5”)
Weight80 kg (176 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest40 Inches
Waist36 Inches
Biceps12 Inches
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)St. Sebastian Goan High School, Mumbai Wilson College, Mumbai (class 11 in science) Hinduja College of Commerce, Mumbai (class 12 in commerce)
College/UniversityNarsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational QualificationBachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Personal Life

Zodiac signGemini
HometownGosa Village, Porbandar, Gujarat
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
EthnicityGujarati
Food HabitVegetarian
Political InclinationBJP

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Engagement Date1983

Family

FatherRaman Joshi
MotherDeepa Joshi
SiblingsHe has three elder siblings.
SpouseJaymala Joshi
Children
SonRitviq Joshi
DaughterNiyati Joshi (content writer, businesswoman)

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.

Favourites

Music Band(s)Pink Floyd, Bee Gees
SingerMichael Jackson
FoodRotlo, 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 BrandHasmukhrai Tea
DessertChocolates with Almond
RecipeMoong Daal Dhokla
SpiceJeera (cumin seeds)
UtensilTea Pan
Restaurant(s)
  • Thakkars
  • Urban Tadka
  • Khyber
  • Mainland China
  • Naturals
  • Vinay Health Home
  • Souk
  • Trattoria (all in Mumbai)
FootballerLionel 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.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Dilip Joshi is a renowned Indian actor known for his role as Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the television series 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'.
His father named him after the Indian actor Dilip Kumar due to his admiration for the artist.
At 12, Dilip Joshi joined the Little Theatre Academy of Namdev Lahute and began acting in Gujarati plays.
He has featured in Gujarati plays like 'Bapu Tame Kamaal Kari' and 'Jalsa Karo Jayantilal' alongside Disha Vakani.
During high school, his dedication to theater caused him to fail exams; he won several awards in inter-college acting competitions.
In his youth, he enjoyed cricket and played as a batsman at the Young National Cricket Club.
Dilip started a travel agency in Mumbai in 1985 but closed it in 1990 to break away from routine.
For a 1992 film, he lost 16 kg in just 6 weeks.
He has acted in various Hindi movies like 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' and 'What’s Your Raashee?'.
His presence on TV includes serials like 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' and 'F.I.R.'.
In 'Kya Baat Hai,' he played Rangaswami in 1997.
He rose to fame with 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' in 2008.
Initially hesitant about his character's portrayal, he quickly became a beloved part of the show.
In 2008, he joined the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
Dilip has appeared in commercials for brands like Hajmola and Imperial Blue Rose.
Outside work, he enjoys traveling, music, and road trips.
Jalebi-fafda is among his favorite foods, just like his character's.
Reports of a dispute with co-star Raj Anadkat were dismissed by Dilip as false news.
His onscreen father in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,' Amit Bhatt, is younger than him by seven years.
In 2021, he launched his YouTube channel featuring interviews and work-related content.
He frequently visits religious sites due to his spiritual nature.
Dilip Joshi wears a red tikka on his forehead when not filming.