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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Dilip Joshi Sheds 16 Kgs In 45 Days! No Diet, No Gym – Here’s The Secret To His Weight Loss
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Fame Dilip Joshi’s Drastic Weight Loss Transformation! ( Photo Credit – SonyLiv )

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Dilip Joshi was recently making noise over his rumored exit. While those were only baseless rumors, what’s worth reading about is his drastic weight loss of 16 kgs. That too, in a span of only 45 days. Scroll below to know the secret that led to his transformation!

Dilip Joshi’s weight loss journey!

Often, actors resort to intensive workouts or a strict diet to lose weight. But our Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Jethalal did none of this! Instead, he only went on long walks for 45 minutes for 45 straight days. Result? 16 kg weight loss.

Dilip Joshi revealed to Mashable India, “I used to go to work, change at the swimming club, and run across Marine Drive to Oberoi (the hotel) in the rain, and go back. I would jog the whole way,...
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  • 7/14/2025
  • by Jishika Madaan
  • KoiMoi
When Shah Rukh Khan’s This Act Towards Taarak Mehta’s Pregnant Disha Vakani Proved Why He’s A Superstar: “She Was Overwhelmed…”
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Shah Rukh Khan’s Sweet Gestures Towards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Star Disha Vakani During Her Pregnancy!(Photo Credit –Instagram/YouTube)

Even Bollywood knows the power of the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Rohit Shetty, Akshay Kumar, and Amitabh Bachchan have previously graced the show to promote their movies. But Shah Rukh Khan won hearts for his lovely gestures towards the then-pregnant Disha Vakani. Scroll below for a lesser-known trivia!

In 2015, our beloved Dayaben, Disha, married the love of her life, Mayur Vakani, in a star-studded wedding ceremony. She welcomed her first child, a daughter, in 2017. Although she was expecting, Vakani continued to shoot for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Little did anyone know that such a dedicated star would permanently exit Tmkoc after taking a maternity break.

For the promotions of Jab Harry Met Sejal, Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma visited Gokuldham Society.
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  • 3/23/2025
  • by Jishika Madaan
  • KoiMoi
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Fan Has A Wild Theory On Why Dayaben Never Returned! Netizens Call It “The Darkest Twist In Tmkoc History”
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Wild Theory Goes Viral On Reddit! ( Photo Credit – SonyLiv )

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah makers have explored many angles. The ‘Bhootni Ka Aatank’ storyline remains one of the most famous, but the sitcom is currently receiving backlash over Tapu and Sonu’s separation. A Reddit user has shared his wild theory on why Dayaben never returned to Gokuldham society.

The iconic character of Dayaben was played by Disha Vakani. She went on maternity break in 2017 and eventually quit the show. The makers promised on several occasions that they would bring her back, and the discussions are ongoing. However, that hasn’t happened in the last 8 years, and there’s very little chance for it to happen in the future. Asit Kumarr Modi and his team have auditioned thousands of actresses but no one has been able to match the acting chops of Disha Vakani.

A...
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  • 3/13/2025
  • by Jishika Madaan
  • KoiMoi
When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Director Defended Dilip Joshi Against Monika Bhadoriya’s ‘Male Chauvinist’ Claims: “Wo Mahiney Ke 26 Din Shoot Karta Hai…”
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(Photo Credit – Instagram/SonyLIV)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was amongst the most loved shows on Indian television. But things have changed now, as the sitcom has been embroiled in many controversies in recent years. Do you remember when Malav Rajda defended claims of male chauvinism by Monika Bhadoriya while confessing priority is given to Dilip Joshi on sets? Scroll below for a quick throwback.

For the unversed, Monika Bhadoriya had called out the Television industry over a male chauvinist environment. She claimed that male artists get good pay, unlike female artists. As far as the Tmkoc is concerned, she claimed there were many aspects one wouldn’t compromise on. However, the patriarchal approach “is too much, ” making it hard to compromise.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s former director, Malav Rajda, had to defend the sitcom against Monika Bhadoriya’s claims. In a conversation with Pinkvilla, he claimed that...
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  • 11/17/2024
  • by Jishika Madaan
  • KoiMoi
When Shailesh Lodha Exposed Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Producers: “One Actor Wasn’t Paid For 3 Years…”
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Shailesh Lodha’s Allegations Against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah! ( Photo Credit – SonyLiv )

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the most-loved Indian sitcom. It would be safe to say that the show may be gradually losing its charm after the multiple controversies it has been involved in. Do you remember when Shailesh Lodha once exposed the producers for not paying the dues of an actor for 3 long years? Scroll below for a quick throwback.

Shailesh played Taarak Mehta in the longest-running TV sitcom. He had been a part of the show since 2008, but things went sour around 2022. The actor accused Asit Kumarr Modi of disrespect and even filed a case against the producers over non-payment of dues.

In 2023, Shailesh Lodha won the case against production house Neela Tele Films. Asit Kumarr Modi and his team were ordered to clear his dues worth a whopping 1.05 crores. It remains unknown...
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  • 10/31/2024
  • by Jishika Madaan
  • KoiMoi
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s ‘Jethalal’ Dilip Joshi Once Confessed Being Underconfident To Approach Women: “I Used To Be Very Scared Of…”
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Dilip Joshi Used To Be Scared Of Talking To Women! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been among the longest-running Television shows in India. Since its premiere, some of its star cast have been associated with the show. One such member is Dilip Joshi, who is not only the highest-paid member but has earned unprecedented fame through his portrayal as Jethalal. But do you know, he was scared to talk to women for a long time? Scroll below for some ana interesting details!

In Tmkoc, Jethalal is married to Dayaben (earlier played by Disha Vakani). He has a secret crush on Babita Iyer (Munmun Dutta), and his face lights up whenever she is around. Many wouldn’t know, but Dilip, in real life, got engaged at the young age of 18.

In an interview with Mashable India, Dilip Joshi once revealed that...
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  • 7/3/2024
  • by Jishika Madaan
  • KoiMoi
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: ‘Sonu’ Palak Sindhwani’s Salary Was 50% Higher (Now 150%) Than Nidhi Bhanushali & Jheel Mehta – Decoding The Numbers!
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Comparing Palak Sindhwani, Jheel Mehta & Nidhi Bhanushali’s Salaries As Sonu! (Photo Credit – Youtube)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is undisputedly the longest-running and one of the most favorite sitcoms on Indian Television. Although the cast and crew have undergone various changes, fans have remained loyal to the Asit Kumarr Modi produced show. And with high TRPs comes better remuneration. Let’s look at Palak Sindhwani, aka Sonu’s salary, compared to Nidhi Bhanushali and Jheel Mehta!

Tmkoc went on air in 2008. Jheel Mehta initially played Sonu, a member of the Tapu Sena. She was in her 10th standard and wanted to focus on her board exams, so she left the show in 2012. Nidhi Bhanushali stepped into the much-loved character until 2019 when she left Gokuldham Society to pursue higher studies.

Since 2019, Palak Sidhwani has been playing Sonu. She’s received a lot of love...
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  • 6/18/2024
  • by Jishika Madaan
  • KoiMoi
Is Disha Vakani aka Dayaben Finally Coming Back To Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah After 7 Years? This Former Co-star Shocking Reveal Surprises Fans
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Disha Vakani Played The Role Of Dayaben In Tmkoc, but Left the Show In 2017.(Photo Credit – IMDb)

For years, fans have been demanding that Dayaben be brought back. It turns out that after years of waiting, their wishes have been heard, but there is going to be a major change. A former Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has revealed that Dayaben will be back, but it won’t be Disha Vakani. Here’s everything we know about the possible return of Dayaben.

Dayaben, a well-known character established by Disha Vakani, has been absent from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for more than six years. In 2017, Disha, who portrayed Daya Jethalal Gada in Asit Kumar Modi’s sitcom, took an indefinite maternity leave. She hasn’t appeared on the show since. But now, a previous video featuring Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, a former cast member of the show, has gone viral, disclosing...
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  • 5/14/2024
  • by Aayushi Hemnani
  • KoiMoi
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'Tmkoc' completes 4000 episodes, stars says 'grateful'
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Mumbai, Feb 7 (Ians) The star cast of the longest running sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (Tmkoc)- Palak Sindhwani, Mandar Chandwadkar, Sunayana Fozdar, and Ambika have shared glimpses from the grand celebrations of the 4000 episodes, saying they are grateful, thankful, and humbled for the immense love and support.

The show that aired first in July 2008, is now in its 16th year, and has recently marked 4000 episodes. It is based on the weekly column ‘Duniya Ne Undha Chasma’ by Tarak Mehta in Chitralekha magazine.

Palak plays the character of ‘Sonu Aatmaram Bhide’, who is the daughter of Aatmaram and Madhavi. This role was earlier played by Jheel Mehta, and Nidhi Bhanushali.

The young actress took to Instagram and shared happy pictures from the grand celebration at the Gokuldham housing society.

The photos shows Palak wearing a yellow high neck full sleeves tee shirt and a black overall.

She penned a...
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  • 2/7/2024
  • by Agency News Desk
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Jennifer Mistry Gets Replaced By This Actress As Mrs Roshan Sodhi After She Accused Makers Of Harassment
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Makers Finally Find Replacement Of Jennifer Mistry, Who Played Mrs Roshan Sodhi(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Television’s one of the most popular and longest-running sitcoms, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, never fails to make headlines and grab attention for different reasons. The show has been the talking point not for days or months but for years. It all started when Disha Vakani, who portrayed the most-loved character of Dayaben, went on maternity leave and never returned. Later, it came in the limelight when its actors like Shailesh Lodha, Neha Mehta, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, and Monika Bhadoriya, among others, quit the show on a sour note.

For the unversed, the former actors have accused the makers of one or the other shocking things. While Neha Mehta slammed them for not clearing their dues, Jennifer accused producer Asit Kumarr Modi of se*ual harassment. Later, the producer...
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  • 12/6/2023
  • by Oshine Koul
  • KoiMoi
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Fans, Assemble! Dayaben Is Finally Returning To The Popular Sitcom; Is Disha Vakani Making Her Comeback?
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Dayaben Is Finally Returning To Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah – Watch(Photo Credit –YouTube)

From past some time, TV’s popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Ever since Disha Vakani went on a maternity break, we saw a number of its actors, like Shailesh Lodha, Neha Mehta, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, and Monika Bhadoriya, making an abrupt exit from the show. Ever since they made a controversial exit from the show, they have been in the news for all the shocking accusations and allegations they leveled against producer Asit Kumarr Modi.

However, now, the show is in the news for its latest update. Yes, you heard that right! This is a good piece of news for all the Dayaben fans, who’ve been waiting with bated breath for her comeback on the show. Ever since Vakani went on a maternity break,...
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  • 11/30/2023
  • by Oshine Koul
  • KoiMoi
Neha Mehta to be seen in Sanjay Jha’s ‘Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi’
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Neha Mehta, who started her acting journey with Gujarati theatre, is back on stage after 12 years and this time around with a Hindi play. She will portray Vaidehi in Sanjay Jha’s ‘Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi’. Best remembered as Anjali Taarak Mehta in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’.

The actress tells us, “I feel blessed to be offered an author-backed role in the play just like my TV shows Dollar Bahu, Chando She Shamdo, Pannlal Patel, and Chand Ko Kaho Chhup Jaye. This has made my journey all the more worth it.”

Talking about dabbling in theatre after a long gap, she says, “My father always tells me, “Manch kalakaar ko maanjhta hai, chamkata hai aur sikhata hai. Any form of theatre is a blessing for an artiste. I come from a traditional family where values matter more than money and we cannot sell our art beyond a limit.”

“I...
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  • 9/10/2023
  • by Editorial Desk
  • GlamSham
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