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''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' (), often abbreviated as ''TMKOC'', is an Indian sitcom and Indian comedy based on the weekly column ''Duniya Ne Undha Chasma'' by Tarak Mehta for the magazine '' Chitralekha''. Produced by Asit Kumarr Modi, it is one of the longest-running television series in India. The series premiered on 28 July 2008 on Sony SAB and is also digitally available on SonyLIV. The series has garnered national attention and has developed a substantial following over the years and regarded as a cult classic. Plot The series is set in the city of Mumbai and revolves around the lives of the residents of Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, who hail from different cultural and regional backgrounds. The Gokuldham Society is often referred to as "Mini India" and "Eighth Wonder of the World" by its residents as they represent and celebrate the various cultures and traditions of India and have fostered a familial bond among themselves. They help out each other ...
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Tipendra Jethalal Gada
Tipendra Jethalal Gada also known as Tapu, is a fictional character from the television series ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. He is a college student and is the leader of "Tapu Sena". Tapu lives in the society with his mother Daya, father Jethalal and grandfather Champaklal Gada. The character was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and originally portrayed by Bhavya Gandhi. Development Bhavya Gandhi was selected as Tapu by Asit Kumarr Modi, after he auditioned around 400-500 kids. Gandhi's cricket skills helped him land the role. Gandhi played Tapu from 2008 to 2017, for 9 years. Raj Anadkat played Tapu from 2017 to 2022, for 5 years. Since 2023, Tapu is played by Nitish Bhaluni. Influence Tapu's character is known as the smartest and naughtiest kid of the society. He is the leader of the "Tapu Sena", that include other children of the society (mainly Sonu, Goli, Gogi and Pinku). His friendship with the Tapu Sena, and interaction with Bhide (played by Mandar Chandwadkar), ...
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' (), often abbreviated as ''TMKOC'', is an Indian sitcom and Indian comedy based on the weekly column ''Duniya Ne Undha Chasma'' by Tarak Mehta for the magazine '' Chitralekha''. Produced by Asit Kumarr Modi, it is one of the longest-running television series in India. The series premiered on 28 July 2008 on Sony SAB and is also digitally available on SonyLIV. The series has garnered national attention and has developed a substantial following over the years and regarded as a cult classic. Plot The series is set in the city of Mumbai and revolves around the lives of the residents of Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, who hail from different cultural and regional backgrounds. The Gokuldham Society is often referred to as "Mini India" and "Eighth Wonder of the World" by its residents as they represent and celebrate the various cultures and traditions of India and have fostered a familial bond among themselves. They help out each othe ...
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Shailesh Lodha
Shailesh Lodha (born 8 November 1969) is an Indian poet, actor and writer. He is best known for portraying Taarak Mehta in the longest running Hindi sitcom ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. Personal life Lodha was born in Jodhpur in a Marwari family. Lodha is married to a management author, Swati Lodha, and has a daughter Swara. Since his father had a transferable job , Lodha travelled a lot. His mother loved reading and had a good vocabulary in Hindi. At the age of nine, Lodha was nicknamed "Baal Kavi". He had an office job, but he left it to follow his passion, i.e. writing poems. In a 2015 interview Lodha said, "I am half Jain". Lodha has completed B.Sc. Career Lodha first appeared on Wah Wah a poetry show created by Shri Adhikari Brothers and then ''Comedy Circus'' as a contestant, and later in ''Comedy ka Mahamukabla''. He portrayed Taarak Mehta in the sitcom series ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' from 2008 to 2022. Lodha was the main presenter in the TV program ...
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Jethalal Gada
Jethalal Champaklal Gada, also known as Jetha or Jethiya, is a fictional character from the television series ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. He is a businessman who runs an electronic shop known as "Gada Electronics". Gada lives with his wife, Daya, their son Tipendra, affectionately known as Tapu and his father Champaklal Jayantilal Gada. The character was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and portrayed by Dilip Joshi. Jethalal Champaklal Gada, portrayed by Dilip Joshi is a lovable businessman known for his unique quirks. His character emphasis community values and is known as a dutiful son. Gada's friendship with Tarak Mehta (played by Shailesh Lodha), and humorous interactions, especially with Babitaji (played by Munmun Dutta), Iyer (played by Tanuj Mahashabde) and Bhide (played by Mandar Chandwadkar), is a source of entertainment and comic relieve. Jethalal has become a popular character on Indian television. Development Dilip Joshi known for his supporting parts in fi ...
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List Of Longest-running Indian Television Series
This is a list of the longest-running Indian television programs, ordered by number of years the show has been aired and that are still aired. This list includes only series broadcast in India with 1,000 episodes and approximately three or four-year run completed series. Hindi Non-fiction Fiction Telugu Tamil Kannada Malayalam Marathi Bengali Odia Gujarati Assamese See also * List of longest-running television shows by category – international list * List of television programs by episode count – international list * List of longest-running United States television series * List of longest-running UK television series * List of longest-running Spanish television series * List of longest-running Australian television series * List of longest-running Philippine television series This is a list of the longest-running Philippine television program, television series, ordered by number of years the show has been aired. This l ...
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Bhavya Gandhi
Bhavya Gandhi (born 20 June 1997) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Hindi television and Gujarati films. He is best known for his portrayal of Tipendra "Tapu" Jethalal Gada in the Indian sitcom and latest role in ''Pushpa Impossible (TV serial in 2024'' Bhavya made his film debut in 2017 with '' Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay'' and has done films like '' Bau Na Vichar'' and ''Baap Kamaal Dikro Dhamaal''. He also Appeared in Shadi uppay Early and personal life Bhavya is from a Gujarati Jain family. He lives with his parents and elder brother in Mumbai. He has completed his Bachelor of Commerce graduation. He is the maternal cousin of Samay Shah, who played his on-screen friend Gurucharan Singh Sodhi on . Bhavya Gandhi's mother's name is Yashoda Gandhi and she is a homemaker, his father's name is Vinod Gandhi who was a businessman and he also has an elder brother named Nischit Gandhi. His father died on 12 May 2021 due to Covid related complications. Career From 2008 to 2 ...
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Daya Jethalal Gada
Daya Jethalal Gada also known as Dayaben, is a fictional character from the television series ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. Daya is the wife of businessman Jethalal Gada and is among the central characters of the series. She lives with her husband and their son Tipendra, affectionately known as Tapu. The character was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and portrayed by Disha Vakani. Daya Jethalal Gada, portrayed by Disha Vakani is a lovable homemaker known for her unique quirks, innocence and cooking skills. Her character emphasis community values and is known as a dutiful mother and wife. Daya is popularly referred to as "Garba Queen", and has become a popular character on Indian television. Her catchphrases "Hey Maa Mata Ji" and "Aee Halo" are popular too. Development Disha Vakani, known for her supporting parts in films and for her Gujarati plays was cast as the Gujarati homemaker, Daya Jethalal Gada. Disha played the character from 2008 to 2017. She took a maternity leave i ...
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Disha Vakani
Disha Vakani Padia (born 17 August 1979); known professionally as Disha Vakani, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi films and television. Vakani is widely known for her portrayal of Daya Jethalal Gada in India's longest-running sitcom, ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. She is also known for her role in the films ''Devdas (2002 Hindi film), Devdas'', ''Mangal Pandey: The Rising'' and ''Jodhaa Akbar''. Early life Disha Vakani was born 17 August 1978 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Her brother, Mayur Vakani is also an actor. Career Disha was introduced to theatre at a very young age by her father Bhim Vakani, a noted Gujarati theatre personality. Her career in acting kick-started as a child theatre-artiste with her father. She then graduated in the Dramatic arts from Gujarat College and went on to work in popular plays such as Kamal Patel v/s Dhamal Patel, Baa Retire Thai Che and Lali Lila. She has played supporting roles in Bollywood, Hindi films like ''Devdas ...
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Dilip Joshi
Dilip Joshi is an Indian actor who works in Bollywood, 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 Gada, 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 in Mumbai. He started acting at the age of 12. While doing Bachelor of Computer Application, BCA, he was awarded the Indian National Theatre, 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 ...
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Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ...
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Munmun Dutta
Munmun Dutta (born 28 September 1987) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television. She is best known for her portrayal of Babita Iyer in the Hindi sitcom ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. Early life and education Dutta was born on 28 September 1987 in Durgapur, West Bengal. She completed a master's degree in English. In Kolkata, she used to perform as a child singer for Akashvani and Doordarshan. She made her acting debut in Zee TV's 2004 serial '' Hum Sab Baraati''. Her first film role was in Kamal Haasan's '' Mumbai Xpress''. In 2006, she appeared in the film ''Holiday A holiday is a day or other period of time set aside for festivals or recreation. ''Public holidays'' are set by public authorities and vary by state or region. Religious holidays are set by religious organisations for their members and are often ...''. Filmography Television Awards and nominations Controversy In 2021, a case was filed against her for a casteist slur. The actress, ...
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Sunayana Fozdar
Sunayana Fozdar is an Indian television actress. She made her television debut with the show ''Santaan'' on Star Plus. She is currently playing the role of Anjali Taarak Mehta in the comedy show ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' on Sony SAB Sony SAB is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Culver Max Entertainment Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Trade name, trading as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN or SPNI), is an Indian media ... . Filmography Television References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fozdar, Sunayana Living people Indian television actresses Year of birth missing (living people) ...
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