Dilip Joshi ✓
Actor

Dilip Joshi

Active Indian Television and Film Industry Rating 4.5/5 Fan 9.5/10
  • FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Age56–65
  • Active1989 – Present
  • Updated

Dilip Joshi – Biography

Dilip Joshi – Full Information

  • Full Name: Dilip Joshi
  • Profession: Actor
  • Industry: Hindi films and television
  • Famous For: Playing Jethalal Champaklal Gada in the TV sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
  • Date of Birth: 26 May 1968
  • Age: 58 years (as of 2026)
  • Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Years Active: 1989–Present

Personal Life

  • Spouse: Jaymala Joshi
  • Children: 2

Education

  • Started acting at the age of 12.
  • While studying for a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), he was awarded the Indian National Theatre (INT) Best Actor award.
  • He was also a co-owner of a travel agency before acting became full-time work.

Career Highlight

Year Career Highlight
1989 Appeared in Maine Pyar Kiya as Ramlal “Ramu” Singh.
1992 Played the title role of Hunshilal in Hun Hunshi Hunshilal.
1994 Appeared as Bhola Prasad in Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!.
1998–2001 Played Sohan Khachroo in the TV comedy Hum Sab Ek Hain.
2000 Had a minor role as Arora in Khiladi 420 and appeared in Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.
2004 Played Nathu Mehta in the television comedy Hum Sab Baraati.
2007–2008 Appeared in various characters on the TV show F.I.R..
2008 Cast as Jethalal Champaklal Gada in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the role that made him a household name.
2009 Won his first Indian Telly Award for the role, at the 9th Indian Telly Awards.
2012 Won four awards in a single year for the role, including his first Indian Television Academy Award.
2018 Completed 10 years of playing Jethalal, one of the longest-running lead comedy roles on Indian television.
2022 Won Best Actor – Comedy at the 21st Indian Television Academy Awards.
2026 Continues in the lead role of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which he has played since 2008.

Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Show Result
2009 Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular) 9th Indian Telly Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2010 Best Comic Actor (Popular) 3rd Boroplus Gold Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2010 Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role 10th Indian Telly Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2011 Best Comic Actor (Popular) 4th Boroplus Gold Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2011 Most Entertaining Actor BIG Star Entertainment Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2011 Best Actor in Drama Series Apsara Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2012 Most Popular Actor in a Comic Role 11th Indian Telly Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2012 Best Comic Actor (Popular) 5th Boroplus Gold Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2012 Best TV Actor – Comedy People’s Choice Awards India Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2012 Best Actor – Comedy 12th Indian Television Academy Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2013 Best Actor in a Comic Role (Popular) 12th Indian Telly Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2014 Best Actor In Comic Role (Male) Zee Gold Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2014 Best Actor – Comedy 14th Indian Television Academy Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2016 Best Actor In Comic Role (Male) Zee Gold Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2018 Best Actor – Comedy Zee Gold Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2019 Best Actor in a Comic Role (Jury) 15th Indian Telly Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won
2022 Best Actor – Comedy TV 21st Indian Television Academy Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Won

At a Glance

0 Awards
95 Popularity Score
95 Trending
95% Profile Complete

Social Reach

2,400,000 Instagram

How would you rate this celebrity?

Share your opinion to help other fans discover new talent.

Rate this
Dilip Joshi career highlights and awards