Shailesh Lodha

Shailesh Lodha (born 15 July 1969) is an Indian actor, comedian and writer.[2][3] He is known for playing the role of Taarak Mehta (a real life Gujarati columnist) in India's longest running sitcom serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, since July 2008.

Shailesh Lodha
Born (1969-07-15) 15 July 1969[1]
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, anchor, writer
Years active1997–present
Known forTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Spouse(s)Swati Lodha
Children1

Personal life

Lodha was born in Jodhpur. Lodha is married to a management author, Swati Lodha, and has a daughter Swara. Since his father was transferred to different places, Lodha travelled a lot. His mother loved reading and had a good vocabulary in Hindi. At the age of nine, Lodha was nicknamed "Baal Kavi". He had an office job, but he left it to follow his passion, i.e. writing poems.[1] He is part Jain.[4]

While performing live for Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! at St. Andrews College, Asit Kumarr Modi met Lodha for the first time and offered him the role of Taarak Mehta in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Lodha has completed BSc and PG in marketing.[5]

Career

Lodha first appeared on Comedy Circus as a contestant, and later in Comedy ka Mahamukabla. Since 28 July 2008, he has appeared in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as real-life columnist Taarak Mehta. Along with being the title character on the show, he is also the narrator who speaks of the happenings of the show, as well as life challenges such as inflation and corruption in a satirical manner at the end of each episode.[6][7][8][9]

Lodha was the main presenter in the TV program Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! telecasted on SAB TV during 2012-13. In 2019, he appeared in the comedy film Wig Boss along with Sunil Pal and Rakhi Sawant.[10]

Author

Lodha has written four books: the first two are satirical humour; the third is a self-help book co-written with his wife; and his most recent book, Diljale Ka Facebook Status, is a collection of poems written from the point of view of a jilted lover.[6]

Awards for contribution to poetry or literature

TV awards
  • 2014 – Zee Gold Awards (Best Anchor)

References
  1. "In Pics: Meet Shailesh Lodha aka Tarak Mehta in real life". daily.bhaskar.com. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  2. "The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood". The Times Of India.
  3. Jajoo, Amar Ashok (30 January 2013). "I would love to do a negative role someday: Shailesh Lodha". The Times Of India. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  4. "Celebrities react to the meat ban during Paryushan". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  5. "Revealed! You will be shocked to know the education qualifications of'Taarak Mehta…' star cast". bhaskar.com. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  6. "Shailesh Lodha readies his fourth book". The Times of India. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  7. "Shailesh Lodha had a huge surprise – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
  8. "Shailesh Lodha's b-day bash – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
  9. "A touching moment at Times Square – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
  10. "Wig Boss Cast List | Wig Boss Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  11. "It's raining awards for Shailesh Lodha". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
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