Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the show

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been winning viewers’ hearts for the past 17 years. It is one of the most loved sitcoms on Indian television. Due to the popularity of the show, many actors from the show have become household names. In TMKOC while characters like Jethalal and Daya have become iconic, several other actors have also left a strong impact on viewers. (Photo: Instagram)

One such actor is Nilesh Bhatt, who has played more than 20 different roles in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. His ability of transforming in different character with ease, makes him one of the most versatile actors on the show. This has definitely made him one of the most versatile actors on the show. (Photo: Instagram)

While most actors in the sitcom play the same roles for years, Nilesh Bhatt has taken on many different characters. Over the years, he has smoothly switched between small yet important roles. From Bhide's relative, Babu Chipke, Chandu Chillar, Raju Bhai Khau Gali to Sundar's friend, Nilesh has portrayed 20 characters so far in the show. (Photo: Instagram)

Some of Nilesh Bhatt’s most popular roles include Babu Chipke, the carpenter who often interacts with Jethalal and the Gada family, Insan Singh, a funny drunk character, and the manager of Hariyali Hotel, who is usually seen in chaotic scenes with the Purush Mandali. (Photo: Instagram)

That's not all, he has also played several relatives of Atmaram Tukaram Bhide. Nilesh has also done characters like Carpenter Chameli in the society. His performances in different roles show his strong screen presence and ability to adapt easily in comedy. (Photo: Instagram)

Nilesh did not restrict himself to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Not many know that before becoming popular on television, Nilesh Bhatt worked in Gujarati theatre for over 12 years. While working in theatre he developed his acting skills. Interestingly, he also ran a clothing business before switching his career to the entertainment industry. (Photo: Instagram)

Apart from acting in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Nilesh proved his versatility by performing other genres and working in different mediums. Nilesh Bhatt has also appeared in crime shows like Crime Patrol and Savdhaan India. Not just TV shows, he has been part of Bollywood films such as Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal starrer OMG: Oh My God! and Abhishek Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor's All Is Well. (Photo: Instagram)