Disha Vakani in Jodhaa Akbar to Shyam Pathak aka Popatlal in a Chinese film; look at Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's cast who've done films

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the most loved sitcoms and has completed 12 years. During the lockdown period, the audience eagerly waited for its fresh episodes and is now cherishing them. The show boasts of talented actors, but did you know that these actors have also done films and tried their luck at it? Let's take a look at those actors and their movies. Read on... (Photo: Instagram)

Disha Vakani is known by her onscreen name Dayaben. The actress won hearts with her acting chops but before delving into TV, Disha featured in a few films too. She was seen in Shah Rukh Khan-Aishwarya Rai's Devdas, Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Jodhaa Akbar, Aamir Khan's Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Priyanka Chopra's futuristic film, Love Story 2050 and so on. The actress has not returned to Taraak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah post the birth of her daughter. (Photo: Instagram)

Shyam Pathak aka Patrakar Popatlal has done a Chinese film named, Lust, Caution. The actor played the role of a jewellery shopkeeper. Well, very few know that the actor is from the National School of Drama. (Photo: Instagram)

Dilip Joshi has a huge name in the entertainment industry. Famous for playing the role of Jethalal, he has been in the showbiz for nearly 26 years, and his first show was Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh (1995). However, Dilip's first film was Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). He played the role of domestic help, Ramu. He also appeared in films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun!, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, What's Your Raashee? and many more. (Photo: Instagram)

Ghanshyam Nayak has been entertaining the audience with his hilarious character of Natu kaka from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. However, he has been around in the industry for nearly 60 years. He played the role of a child artist in the film Masoom (1960). Apart from the several films that he has done, he is mostly remembered for his role as a domestic help in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. He was also seen in Beta, Tirangaa, Krantiveer, Ghatak, China Gate, and more. (Photo: Instagram)

There isn't a single episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, where the gents of the society do not have post-dinner soda at Abdul bhai's shop. This character of the shopkeeper is portrayed by Sharad Sankla. Sharad is an excellent comedian and was seen in films like Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Hum Hain Bemisaal, Jaagruti, and so on. However, it was the role of Abdul in this show that gained him the desired recognition. (Photo: Instagram)

Late Kavi Kumar Azad gained prominence as Dr. Hansraj Haathi in this show. He also became famous for his dialogue, 'Sahi Baat hai.' However, he did films before doing this show and was first seen in the film, Raju Ban Gaya Gentlemen (1992), Baazigar (1993), Aabra Ka Daabra (2004), Madhoshi (2004) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). (Photo: Instagram)

We all love to see Jethalal flirt with Babita ji in the show and there are innumerable memes too on it. But, did you know that actress Munmun Dutta, who essays Babita, has done films too? The actress was seen in films such as Mumbai Xpress, Holiday, Dhinchak Enterprise, and has been in the industry for 16 years. She also featured in a pen commercial with Bollywood's superstar Shah Rukh Khan. (Photo: Instagram)

Renowned as Anjali Taarak Mehta (ATM) from Taarak....actress Neha Mehta has featured in a Hindi film, two Gujarati films, and has also done a Telugu film. (Photo: Instagram)

Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal is seen as Mrs. Roshan Singh Sodi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She featured in Ajay Devgn's film Halla Bol (2008) before doing this sitcom. Apart from this, she also appeared in Akshay Kumar's film 2016-film, Airlift. (Photo: Instagram)

Bhavya Gandhi was the first Tapu of this show and the audience saw him turn into a teenager in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He left the show midway and Raj Anadkat has now taken over. However, Bhavya was seen in the movie Striker (2010) as a child artist and has done a few Gujarati films too. (Photo: Instagram)