Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah completes 11 years; Jethalal, Babita ji and others at the gala celebrations
The most popular Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah turned 11 on July 28 and that called for a gala celebration. Take a look at all the inside pictures from the party.
Witnessing a surreal journey
The cast and crew gathered to witness their most special and surreal journey of 11 years. It was captured in a small AV and shown to everybody present at the party. Munmun Dutta, who plays the role of Babita ji, wrote, “Last night’s celebrations. What a surreal journey it has been. Blessed!!” Photo: Instagram
Bring the cake
On the joyous occasion, the team got together to cut a huge cake and got emotional reminiscing old memories. Dilip Joshi was all smiles during the cake-cutting. Photo: Instagram
Missing Disha Vakani
Disha Vakani had played the role of Daya Jethalal Gada from 2008-2018. She took a maternity break and her character hasn’t been replaced yet. Dilip Joshi, who plays the role of Jethalal, Disha’s on-screen husband revealed he misses his co-star and hopes she returns to the show soon. Photo: Instagram
Celebrating #11SaalBemisaal
A journey of 11 years with 2784 episodes and counting, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah is watched worldwide and it has become one of the longest-running shows. Photo: Instagram
Reminiscing Taarak Mehta, the humourist
The show is based on the column Duniya Ne Undha Chashma written by humourist Taarak Mehta. During the success party Dilip Joshi remembered him and told TimesofIndia.com, “I would also like to thank Taarak Mehta, the humourist. In television industry if the characters are impressive, the show is automatically loved by people and he had written these characters in 1972. All the characters are lovely and till today people love them.” Photo: Instagram
A show that has changed lives
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, who plays the role of Roshan Kaur Sodhi, got emotional and wrote, “Unbelievable 11 years...Taarak Mehta ka ooltah chashmah turns 11 years today...thank you all... Thank you God...Thank U universe...no more words to Express...big gratitude.” Photo: Instagram
When they couldn’t contain their smiles
And why should they? Look at their happy faces. Raj Anadkat, who plays the role of Tapu, was throughout clicking selfies with all his co-star and their big grin says it all. Photo: Instagram