Dilip Joshi
Acting
Biography
Dilip Joshi is an Indian film and television actor. He has appeared in a number of serials as well as films. He acts mostly in comedy and is currently playing the role of Jethalal Gada in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Born: May 26, 1968
Place of Birth: Porbandar, India
Known For
Love in the Time of Malaria
Having moved to the city of Khojpuri to pursue his scientific investigations into the uses of onions, Hunsilal soon discovers a novel way to tackle mosquitoes, and is celebrated by Raja Bhadrabhoop. However, he soon learns that things may not be as they seem, that the mosquitoes may not be the pests (or even the insects) he once assumed them to be, as he gets drawn into an undercurrent of revolution and discovery, precipitated by his burgeoning love for his colleague Parveen. Inspired by the traditional Gujarati Bhavai, 'Hun Hunsi Hunsilal' is interwoven with an absurdist, innovative soundtrack and presents a satirical, modern day tragic fable about fascism, revolution and the power of stories, all shot beautifully, in what is one of India's most powerful and relevant films to date.
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
Two zanies open a photography studio. They score a partnership with a gossip magazine that suddenly thrusts them into a world of corruption, murder, and hijinks.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.
Firaaq
Firaaq is an Urdu word that means both separation and quest. The film is a work of fiction, based on a thousand stories. The story is set over a 24-hour period, one month after a campaign that took place in Gujarat, India, in 2002. It traces the emotional journey of ordinary people- some who were victims, some perpetrators and some who choose to watch silently.
Humraaz
A wealthy industrialist and business man named Raj Singhania lives in Bombay, India. He reaches up with a music band in which Karan Malhotra is the leader and Priya is his right-hand and sweetheart. Karan finds that it is not easy to achieve one's merit. A contract made between the two for his band to sing on a crusade for Raj. He agrees to do so and later on conspire with his girlfriend Priya to take over Raj vast estate by setting up his girlfriend to marry Raj fakely. On a chance encounter one day Raj and Priya both meet, where by Raj fall head over heals in love with Priya.
Maine Pyar Kiya
After Suman's father leaves her in the care of another family while he travels abroad, she falls in love with Prem. However, in order to for them to marry, Prem has to prove to Suman's father that he is not the same as his own dad.
Shubh Mangal Savadhan
Are marriages really made in heaven? Ask the residents of Navratna Society and you`re bound to get some conflicting answers. All the characters in this serial stay in this society and most of them work in `Khoobsurat Cosmetics`, a company that`s situated within the building premises. Each and every person in the building has his own odd eccentricities.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Inspired by the famous Gujarati column ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ ๐ก๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐ฑ๐ต๐ฎ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐๐บ๐ฎ by Taarak Mehta, this show captures the everyday life in Gokuldham Co-operative Society, addressing socially relevant issues with humor. At its heart is Jethalal, an uneducated Gujarati businessman, who often seeks guidance from his wise neighbor and friend, Taarak Mehta. Jethalal lives with his naive yet lovable wife Daya Ben and their mischievous son Tapu, whose antics frequently disrupt the peace of the society. The members often warn Jethalal to control Tapu or face eviction. In desperation, he calls his father, Champaklal, from the village, hoping heโll instill discipline in Tapu. Instead, the grandfather-grandson duo teams up, creating even more chaos and turning Jethalalโs life into a comedic roller coaster. The show blends family dynamics, friendship, and neighborhood bonds with a dose of satire and laughter.
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Hiding her husband's affair from the world after his death, Sarita raises his love child alongside their daughter. When the girls grow up and fall in love with the same man, Sarita is forced to deal with her biases.
One 2 Ka 4
When a cop's partner is killed in the line of duty, he assumed guardianship of his orphaned children while investigating the murder.
Filmography
as Jeetendra 'Jitubhai' B. Patel
as Deven
as Mama Nautanki
as Jethalal Champaklal Gada
as Factory CEO
as Gauri Shankar
as Dilip Joshi
as Champak
as Bhola Prasad (uncredited)
as Hunshilal
as Ramu