Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Gujarat, India |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Wife | Ila (Ex-wife, died 2006), Induben (2nd wife) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Name Not Known |
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| Mother | - Name Not Known |
| Siblings | - Not Known |
| Spouse | Ila (Ex-wife, died 2006), Induben (2nd wife) |
| Children | Son - N/A, Daughter - Ishani |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| He was born in the Nagar Community in Gujarat. | |
| In 2000, he moved to Ahmedabad. | |
| From his first wife, Ishani, he has a daughter who lives in the United States. | |
| He started writing columns at the age of 21 due to his early interest in literature. | |
| He was a prominent figure in Gujarati Theater and translated many comedies into Gujarati. | |
| In March 1971, his humorous column was first published in the weekly news magazine Chitralekha. | |
| He also wrote for the Gujarati newspaper Divya Bhaskar. | |
| Throughout his life, he published over 80 books. | |
| He is most famous for his column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma, which inspired the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. | |
| In 2015, he received the 4th highest Civilian Award of India, the Padma Shri. |
