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Jethalal Champaklal Gada
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah character
First appearanceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Created byAsit Kumarr Modi
Portrayed byDilip Joshi (2008-present)
In-universe information
GenderMale
SpouseDaya Jethalal Gada
ChildrenTipendra Jethalal Gada (son)
OriginBhachau, Kutch

Jethalal Champaklal Gada is an fictional character from the television series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He is an business-owner of Gada Electronic, an electronic store. Jethalal’s family originated from Bhachau, Kutch and lives in Mumbai with his family including his father, Champaklal Jayantilal Gada, His wife, Daya Jethalal Gada and Tipendra Jethalal Gada (Tapu). The character is created by Asit Kumarr Modi and Portrayed by Dilip Joshi.

Development

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Jethalal was first introduced in 2008 in a sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah who hails from Kutch.[1] He loves to eat food especially Jelabi Fafda.[2] He is often get scolded by his father, Champaklal for being strict with his son and wife. His mother has been passed way in 1986. In the show, he is potrayed as an Kutchi businessman and is able to speak Hindi, Gujarati and Kutchi fluently and knows few English words. He has an best-freind named Taark Mehta, who support Jethalal in every problem. He has sometimes arguments with Bhide.[3] He also has an Crush on his neighbour, Babita however, Iyer, husband of Babita tries to keep them two away. His comedy with his co-work Kush Shah also named Goli is the sitcom is one of the best viewers choice.[4]

His portrayal of Jethala has received praise, making him a well-liked character in Indian television history.[5]

In other media

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Neela films launched Run Jetha Run, a mobile game based on Jethalal after investing 24 crore rupees in gaming platform. the game is available for both iOS and Android and currently has over million downloads.

References

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  1. ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Jethalal aka Dilip Joshi on the show completing 16 years: I will watch the first episode and revisit memories". The Times of India. 2024-07-30. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Dilip Joshi pulls a Jethalal on Olympic winner Aman Sehrawat, gifts him jalebi fafda". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  3. ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Bhide REVEALS his bond with Jethalal on sets: 'We share details about our..'". PINKVILLA. 2024-08-19. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  4. ^ "Taarak Mehta's Jethalal aka Dilip Joshi pens a heartfelt note for Goli aka Kush Shah, writes 'I have enjoyed every scene I've done with you'". The Times of India. 2024-07-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  5. ^ IANS (2024-10-27). "Impressive memory, says actor Dilip Joshi of 'Jethalal' fame about PM Modi". The Statesman. Retrieved 2024-10-29.