‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ marks its 13 successful years on air today (July 28). The Sony SAB sitcom is one of the most popular and iconic comedy shows on Indian television soap history. The Hindi show is based on the weekly column ‘Duniya Ne Undha Chasma’ written by popular Gujrati columnist Tarak Janubhai Mehta in Chitralekha magazine.
The sitcom shot to global fame because of its brilliant cast, its unique script, storyline and perfect comic timing.
The creators and star cast of the show works hard to entertain its viewers. The star cast of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ includes Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, Munmun Dutta, Mandar Chandwadkar, Neha Mehta, and others.
A recent report in Bollywood Life published how much these actors earn per episode.
Dilip Joshi as Jethalal
Popular Indian TV actor Dilip Joshi who plays the role of Jethalal in the show reportedly earns approximately between Rs 2 to 3 lakhs per episode. He is the highest-paid actor on the show and currently one of the highest-paid soap actors in India.
Shailesh Lodha as Taarak Mehta
Indian actor Shailesh Lodha plays and narrates the role of Taarak Mehta, who is also a writer in the show. The actor has become a household name in the subcontinent for his titular character in the show. He reportedly gets around Rs 1 to 2 lakh per episode.
Mandar Chandwadkar as Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide
Actor Mandar Chandwadkar who portrays the role of Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide reportedly earns Rs 80,000 to 1 lakh per episode.
Munmum Dutta as Babitaji
The attractive West Bengal actor Munmum Dutta who plays the role of Babitaji in the show reportedly charges between Rs 35,000-50,000 per episode.
TMKOC, which also has a huge fanbase in Bangladesh, aired its first episode on July 28, 2008 on Sony SAB.
