Dilip Joshi is a well-known name in the TV industry. Today he is celebrating his 54th birthday. He has played so many roles in his acting career.
He made his film debut with Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyaar Kiya. After this, he appeared in small roles in many films, but Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah took him to a different level. In this serial, he is seen in the role of Jethalal. Due to this character, Dileep has become famous all over the country. People know him less by his real name and more by the name of Jethalal.
The look has changed in 33 years
In 1989, Salman Khan’s film Maine Pyar Kiya proved to be a super hit at the box office. Salman Khan started his career as a lead actor with this film, but there was another artist in it, who made his Bollywood debut with this film.
It was none other than Dilip Joshi. He got a very small role in the film, but he managed to make his presence felt in a short period. You will be surprised to see his slim look in the film. Interestingly, the style of his mustache in this film is exactly like that of Jethalal.
College time’s photo had gone viral
Dilip used to be quite handsome in college time. Some time ago he shared his old photos with fans on Instagram which became quite viral. Dilip looked quite handsome and fit in these photos. Fans were also surprised to see the fitness of his youth. After seeing these photos, people praised the actor fiercely. While sharing the pictures, Dileep had told that these were photos of Prithvi Theater taken in the year 1983.
After appearing in many films, there was a time when Dileep did not have any project. At that time the actor was unemployed. Then Asit Kumar Modi, the producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah reached him and offered him to work in the serial. Although this role was not of Jethalal his father Champaklal, Dilip expressed his desire to play Jethalal, after which he was auditioned for the role. Later, Dilip gave life to this character with his acting, due to which people still like Jethalal’s character a lot.