Shyam Pathak
Shyam Pathak (born 12 June 1976) is an Indian actor and comedian. He is known for portraying Popatlal Pandey in the popular Hindi television sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He also did an episodic role (episode 186 as Raddiwala) in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.
Shyam Pathak | |
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.jpg.webp) Pathak at SAB Ke Anokhe Awards in 2014 | |
| Born | 12 June 1976 Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | National School of Drama |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Patrakar Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Spouse(s) | Reshami Pathak (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 (including Niyati Pathak, Parth Pathak) |
Personal life
Pathak married Reshami who was his classmate at the National School of Drama. They have a daughter and two sons.[1]
Pathak started his studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, but dropped out to join the National School of Drama.[1]
Career
He has been part of the comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah which airs on the SAB TV channel. He plays the role of Patrakar Popatlal or Popu, an aging bachelor who works as a crime reporter for a newspaper called "Toofan Express".[2] His constant efforts to find a bride for himself results in funny situations on the show.[3]
Filmography
- 1997 Ghoonghat(Debut Movie)
- 2007 Lust, Caution as Jewelry Shopkeeper
- 2008-2009 Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family as Rajendra Jayantilal Joshi.[4]
- 2009-2010 Sukh By Chance as Dheeraj Mehta.[5][6]
- 2009 - Cadbury halls (polar bear ad)
- 2009–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Patrakar Popatlal Pandey
References
- "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.
- "TAARAK MEHTA KA OOLTAH CHASHMAH: Popatlal to get marrandied". bollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- About the show Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family
- 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.
External links
- Shyam Pathak at IMDb