‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma’, often abbreviated as ‘TMKOC’, is an Indian sitcom comedy show, which is based on the weekly column ‘Duniya Ne Undha Chashma’ by ‘Tarak Mehta’ for the magazine ‘Chitralekha’. Regarded as a cult classic and produced by ‘Asit Kumarr Modi’, it is one of the longest-running television series in India. Premiered on 28 July 2008 on Sony SAB and is also available digitally on SonyLIV, the series has garnered national attention and has become an all-time favourite for people from all age groups, kids love to watch the show while eating meals, while adults prefer to watch this as a family show as it features light-hearted comedy and does not include uncomfortable scenes or messages.
Entertaining the audiences for 17 years, TMKOC have made a special place in the hearts of millions, but now after facing many controversies and after the decision of many beloved actors like Disha Vakani, Shailesh Lodha, Neha Mehta, and Kush Shah to leave the show, it is facing a significant drop in the TRP of the show however, there are still countless people who enjoy this comedy sitcom till date.
Dilip Joshi’s net worth
‘Dilip Joshi’, who plays ‘Jethalal Champaklal Gada’ in the show, is one of the most beloved and highest-paid actors in this television series. He is popular for his seamless sense of humour and comedic timing that leave viewers in stitches, along with his unmatched expressions that make the audience laugh even without using any words.
Initially, during his struggle years, Joshi played as a backstage artist, earning approximately Rs. 50 per role, and also appeared in supporting roles in many Bollywood films. He appeared in films including ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’, and ‘Khiladi 420’, then finally he featured in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma’ as the lead actor, and became the favourite of many.
However, being such a beloved actor, fans always stay curious about his personal and professional life. That’s where the question comes in ‘How much is his net worth?’, So, let’s end your curiosity here. As per TV9, the answer to that question is Rs. 47 crore. And this figure represents a significant increase of 135% over the past five years.
How much does Dilip Joshi charge per episode?
Another question that comes to the mind of fans while talking about Dilip Joshi is, ‘How much does he charge for a single episode?’. As we all know, Dilip Joshi is a highly talented and skilful actor who is an asset to TMKOC and has been there since the start of this show. Everyone expects the makers to take good care of him and pay him well, and his salary per episode can prove how much he is cared for. Charging Rs. 1.5 to Rs. 2 Lakh per episode, Dilip Joshi is the highest-paid actor in this television series.
Even though producer Asit Kumarr Modi has been in hot water with the wide fanbase of TMKOC due to several allegations and not keeping his promise to bring Disha Vakani aka ‘Dayaben’ back to the show, the popularity of TMKOC has not gone down, and there are still thousands of loyal fans who wait for the new episode of TMKOC every evening.