Shyam Pathak (born 12 June 1976)[2] is an Indian actor and comedian. He is best known for portraying Patrakaar Popatlal in the long-running Hindi television sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He also acted in 2007 erotic espionage period film Lust, Caution.
Shyam Pathak | |
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.jpg) Pathak at SAB Ke Anokhe Awards in 2014 | |
| Born | Shyam Pathak 12 June 1976[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | National School of Drama |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Spouse |
Rashmi Pathak (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life edit
Pathak married Rashmi who was his classmate at the National School of Drama. They have a daughter and two sons.[3]
Pathak started his studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, but dropped out to join the National School of Drama.[3]
Career edit
Since 2009, he has been portraying Patrakaar Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah[4]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lust, Caution | Mandarin | Jewelry Shopkeeper |
Television edit
| Year | Serial | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin | Raddiwala | |
| 2008–2009 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family | Rajendra Jayantilal Joshi | [5] |
| 2009–2010 | Sukh By Chance | Dheeraj Mehta | [6][7] |
| 2009–present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Patrakar Popatlal |
References edit
- ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah director Malav Rajda wishes Shyam Pathak aka Popatlal on his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah director Malav Rajda wishes Shyam Pathak aka Popatlal on his birthday". The Times of India. 12 June 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ a b "OMG: कुंवारे नहीं है पत्रकार पोपटलाल, यह है उनकी असली पत्नी" [Meet Tarak Mehta Ka ulta Chashma's Popatlal Real Life Wife]. Zee News. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "SONY SAB". www.sabtv.com. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "About the show Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family". Archived from the original on 15 October 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ Nagpaul-D'Souza, Dipti (16 November 2009). "Happy-go-lucky". Indian Express. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Will money corrupt Sukh By Chance? - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.