Samay Shah
''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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is the southernmost States and union territories of India, state of India. The List of states and union territories of India by area, tenth largest Indian state by area and the List of states and union territories of India by population, sixth largest by population, Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, who speak the Tamil language—the state's official language and one of the longest surviving Classical languages of India, classical languages of the world. The capital and largest city is Chennai. Located on the south-eastern coast of the Indian peninsula, Tamil Nadu is straddled by the Western Ghats and Deccan Plateau in the west, the Eastern Ghats in the north, the Eastern Coastal Plains lining the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait to the south-east, the Laccadive Sea at the southern Cape (geography), cape of the peninsula, with the river Kaveri bisecting the state. Politically, Tamil Nadu is bound by the Indian sta ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chennai
Chennai, also known as Madras (List of renamed places in India#Tamil Nadu, its official name until 1996), is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Tamil Nadu by population, largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost states and territories of India, state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Census of India, 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the List of most populous cities in India, sixth-most-populous city in India and forms the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fourth-most-populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1688, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation in India and the second oldest in the world after City of London Corporation, London. Historically, the region was part of the Chola dynasty, Chola, Pandya dynasty, Pandya, Pallava dynasty, Pallava and Vijayanagara Empire, Vijayanagara kingdoms during various eras. The coastal land which then contained th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Neha Mehta
Neha Mehta (born 1 April 1978 ) is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Gujarati cinema, and Hindi television. Mehta is best known for her portrayal of "Anjali Mehta" in India's longest-running sitcom, ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' (2008-2020). Her other prominent television appearances include as Vaishali in ''Dollar Bahu'' (2001-2002), and Saroj Chopra in '' Bhabhi'' (2002-2008). Early life She ancestrally belongs to Patan, Gujarat, India but was brought up in Vadodara and Ahmedabad. She comes from a family that has deep roots in Gujarati literature and she herself is a Gujarati speaker. Her father is a popular singer who inspired her to become an actress. She holds a Master's degree in Performing arts (MPA), in Indian Classical Dance, and a Diploma in Vocal and drama. Career Mehta did Gujarati theatre for many years, with ''Sahebji'' being one of her notable work. Mehta made her acting debut in 1998 with '' Deewar''. Her first lead role came with Zee T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Taarak Mehta
Tarak Janubhai Mehta (26 December 1929 – 1 March 2017) was an Indian columnist, humourist, writer and playwright who is best known for the column ''Duniya Ne Undha Chasma'', and was a well-known figure in Gujarati theatre. His humorous weekly column first appeared in '' Chitralekha'' in March 1971 and looked at contemporary issues from a different perspective. He published 80 books in his whole career. In 2008, SAB TV (now Sony SAB) – a popular entertainment channel in India – started the sitcom ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' based on his column, which soon became the flagship show of the channel. Actor Shailesh Lodha portrayed Mehta in the show until 2022 when he left the show and currently, Sachin Shroff portrays Mehta. Personal life Tarak Mehta belonged to the Gujarati Nagar Brahman community. He moved to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with his second wife, Indu, of over 30 years. His first wife, Ila who later married Manohar Doshi (died 2006), also lived in the same ap ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Amit Bhatt
Amit Bhatt (born 11 October 1972) is an Indian television actor. He has appeared in a number of Hindi television serials. He is most known for playing the role of ''Champaklal Jayantilal Gada'' in the Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Personal life Amit Bhatt is from Saurashtra (region), Saurashtra region of Gujarat. He is a bachelor's in commerce (B.Com.). He is currently living with his family in Mumbai. Bhatt is a father of twin sons. Career Bhatt appeared in several television serials such as ''Khichdi (2002 TV series), Khichdi'', ''Yes Boss (TV series), Yes Boss'', ''Chupke Chupke'', ''Funny Family.com'', ''Gupshup Coffee Shop'', ''F.I.R. (TV series), F.I.R.'' before his portrayal of Champaklal Gada (Champak Chachaji) in ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah''. Bhatt also appeared in the movie ''Loveyatri'' along with his twin sons in a cameo role. Filmography Film Television Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT: ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Indian Express
''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932 by P. Varadarajulu Naidu. It is headquartered in Noida, owned by the ''Indian Express Group''. It was later taken over by Ramnath Goenka. In 1999, eight years after Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split between the family members. The southern editions took the name '' The New Indian Express'', while the northern editions, based in Mumbai, retained the original ''Indian Express'' name with ''The'' prefixed to the title. History In 1932, the ''Indian Express'' was started by an Ayurvedic doctor, P. Varadarajulu Naidu, at Chennai, being published by his Tamil Nadu press. Soon under financial difficulties, he sold the newspaper to Swaminathan Sadanand, the founder of '' The Free Press Journal'', a national news agency. In 1933, the ''Indian Express'' opened its second office in Madurai, launching the Tamil edition, '' Dinamani''. Sadanand introduced several innovations and reduced t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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), ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |