Dilip Joshi is renowned for his role as Jethalal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, but there is much more to know about the actor. Before Dilip started his career in the film industry, he was very popular in the theatre circles of Gujarat and had extensively worked in various ad films and movies.
Dilip Joshi’s debut was in the movie Maine Pyar Kiya, where he played the character of Ramu, which was well appreciated by the audience at large. Later on, he appeared in many lead as well as supporting roles in movies such as Firaaq, Humraaz, and many more movies.
Dilip Joshi as Jayantilal in Jalsa Karo Jayantilal
Dilip gained intense popularity after he acted in Jalsa Karo Jayantilal with Disha Vakani, directed by Sanjay Garodia. After this, the actor went on to appear on various TV shows. Featuring in various works like Kora Kagaz, Hum Sab Baraati, and many more, though he gathered the real fame with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, which premiered in 2008 on Sony SAB.
Ramu in Bhagyashree’s Maine Pyar Kiya
Debuting his acting journey in 1989, Dilip started with Salman Khan and Bhagyashree’s Maine Pyar Kiya, where he played the role of Ramu, as a house help at the residence of the Choudharys. Dilip’s role was very concise and short, but it remains one of the most adorable characters in the film.
Played the role of a scientist
Dilip then showcased his acting talent in the Gujarati film 1992 Hun Hunshi Hunshilal (Love in the Time of Malaria) along with Renuka Shanane. Directed by Sanjiv Shah, it was Renuka’s first feature film, and Dilip played the role of a lab scientist who works on eradicating mosquitoes. This movie is celebrated as an Indian Political satire film.
Bhola Prasad in Hum Aapke Hain Koun
In Sooraj Barjatya’s directorial, Dilip Joshi was seen playing the character of Bhola Prasad in hum apke hain Kaun. In a recent talk, Dilip revealed that after his daughter was born, he was in need of money, and how this first movie project helped him, as depending on theatres wasn’t helping him earn enough. Dilip also remembered how he shared a hotel room with Salman during the shoot.
Another Movies of Dilip Joshi :
Dilip Joshi even showcased his appearance in various other movies such as Yash, Sar Ankhon Par Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Khiladi420, One 2 Ka 4, Humraaz Dil Hai Tumhaara, Don Muthu Swami, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, and What’s Your Raashee?