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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Ranks #1 In Trp (Photo Credit – Hotstar/Sony Liv)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been enjoying its Television run for 17 long years. Apart from the Disha Vakani magic, the haunted storyline worked the best for Asit Kumarr Modi’s sitcom. Dilip Joshi starrer has done it again and recreated the magic with massive TRPs with their latest ‘bhootni’ angle. Scroll below for a detailed report!

Tmkoc surges to #1 rank in Trp

Barc (Broadcast Audience Research Council) has released its report for the 25th week of 2025. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has stolen the #1 spot from Anupamaa. The latest ‘Bhootni’ storyline has been working really well. The viewers are hooked, which has led to an impressive viewership of 2.2 million.

Not just Anupamaa, Tmkoc has also dethroned the longest-running daily soap, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, along with some other titles.

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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Went On-Air After Struggles Of 7 Years! ( Photo Credit – SonyLiv )

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is the longest-running sitcom on TV. Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta starrer went on air back in 2008. But do you know that it took Asit Kumarr Modi as many as 7 years to find a channel to broadcast his show? Scroll below for the lesser-known details!

When did Taarak Mehta go on air?

Many would know that Tmkoc is based on the weekly column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma, which used to be a part of the Chitralekha magazine. With the Og cast featuring Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, and Shailesh Lodha, among others, it premiered on Sony Sab in July 2008. It has garnered cult-classic status over the years.

When Tmkoc was rejected by channels

Many wouldn’t know that the journey to take Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah from magazine to TV wasn’t easy.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Fame Amit Bhatt Once Starred In A Salman Khan Production! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Sony Liv)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actors are household names today. Not only Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta, and other leading members but also supporting cast members like Mayur Vakani and Daya Shankar Pandey. But do you know Amit Bhatt, aka Champaklal featured in a Salman Khan production in 2018? Scroll below for the unknown details!

Who is Champaklal Jayantilal Gada in Tmkoc?

Amit Bhatt plays the role of Champaklal. He’s Dilip Joshi, aka Jethalal’s father, in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The actor has been portraying his iconic comic role since 2008. That’s not it! He also briefly portrayed the character of his on-screen father, Jayantilal Girdharlal Gada.

Many wouldn’t know, but before Champak Chachaji, Amit Bhatt was a part of many renowned Television shows. The list includes Khichdi,...

When ‘Jethalal’ Dilip Joshi Called Quirky Equation Wih ‘Babita’ Munmun Dutta “Innocent” (Picture Credits: SonyLIV)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is loved for the bond between the members of the Gokulham Society. Since the initiation of Tmkoc, Jethalal’s affection for Babita has been a constant topic of discussion. But do you know Dilip Joshi once broke his silence and clarified there was no “vulgarity” involved in the angle? Scroll below for more details!

Jethalal is a married man. His fun-loving camaraderie with his wife, Dayaben (Disha Vakani), is one of the major highlights of the show. But he also has a certain level of affection towards Mr Iyer’s wife, Babita Iyer. Dilip Joshi’s character is often very conscious, caring, and shy around her.

In an interview with DNA in 2019, Dilip Joshi clarified that he was nothing like his on-screen character, Jethalal, in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

When Jethalal Was Mistaken For A Spy In Pakistan In Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Many fans of the cult comedy TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah feel that the Og episodes of the show were much more impressive qualitywise than the latest ones. While that is highly objective, some earlier episodes of the show were indeed a fine blend of comedy and emotions. Did you know that in one such episode, Dilip Joshi’s Jethalal was mistaken for a spy in Pakistan? Yes, you heard that right! Not only this, but he was also arrested by the Pakistani authorities and thrown into jail.

It all happened after Dilip Joshi’s character lost his way during a camel ride in Kutchh. He lands up in Pakistan after crossing the border accidentally and is soon mistaken for a spy by the Pakistani authorities. The storyline was very...

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Mandar Chandwadkar On Silence On Dilip Joshi & Asit Modi’s Rumored Fight(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Lately, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been grabbing the limelight for mostly negative reasons. In the past few months, a couple of actors left the show, leaving fans in shock. Recently, some rumors suggested a fight between Dilip Joshi and the show’s producer, Asit Kumarr Modi. While Dilip himself shut down all such rumors, Mandar Chandwadkar has also reacted to such fallout stories.

A few days back, out of nowhere, we heard that everything was not well between Dilip and Asit. Rumors stated that a rift happened between them, and Dilip went on to grab the producer’s collar, threatening him about leaving Tmkoc. It was a big shocker to all fans, and the news spread like wildfire.

As soon as rumors stormed the internet, Dilip Joshi decided...

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Fame Tanuj Mahashabde Reveals Dilip Joshi Helped Him A Lot Initially (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Today, almost all Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah characters have become household names, and a big credit goes to actors who have pulled them off. However, getting into the skin of such characters is never easy, and Tanuj Mahashabde knows it very well. Recently, the actor got candid about portraying his role of Iyer in the show and shared how he received strong support from Dilip Joshi.

For those who don’t know, Tanuj has been a part of Tmkoc since the beginning. He plays the character of Krishnan Iyer in the show, who is a scientist by profession and has a beautiful wife, Babita (Munmun Dutta). In the show, we can see him having a tussle with Dilip Joshi’s Jethalal, but in real life, he’s one of the best co-actors one can have.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Salary Comparison Between Samay Shah & Nitish Bhaluni (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been a game changer in the lives of all the actors associated with it. Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, Mandar Chandwadkar, and others reached households through this iconic Indian sitcom, and even now, they enjoy massive popularity. Other than fame, the show also boosted their wealth through hefty paychecks. One such actor is Samay Shah, who shot to fame with this show and currently enjoys a decent salary. Keep reading to know how much he earns for each episode!

Rise of Samay with Tmkoc

Samay is one of the cast members who has been associated with the show since its inception. Yes, he has been a part of Tmkoc since 2008, and his character of Gogi became a household name within a few years. Till now, he’s famous for his...

Criminal Justice Season 4 Confirmed(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Criminal Justice is a popular courtroom and crime drama on Disney+ Hotstar. The first season was released in 2019 and received tremendous reviews. The show has an exciting cast, with Pankaj Tripathi’s Madhav Mishra being the consistent one. Well, get ready for more drama and thrills, as the makers just confirmed the fourth season.

Yes, Disney+ Hotstar confirmed there will be Criminal Justice Season 4. The makers have promised that the new season will be complex and keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The show’s cast and related personalities have shared their excitement about the fourth season.

Criminal Justice Season 4 Confirmed

In an official statement, Pankaj Tripathi, who plays Madhav Mishra, shares, “In the hall of fame of on-screen lawyers, I feel that Madhav Mishra has earned his place with Criminal Justice. I could not believe how much Madhav’s character in the series resembled me.