Amid Disha Vakani's Comeback Rumours, Dilip Joshi's Massive Fee On 'TMKOC' Revealed

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been the most popular sitcom on Hindi Television. The show began in 2008 and has continued to entertain and educate people for more than 15 years. Known for its lighthearted comedy, diverse characters, iconic catchphrases and relatable issues, it has become a household name. Every age group loves to watch this show, from grandparents to small kids to such an extent that it's associated with nostalgia. TMKOC's immense success has also brought the show's actors into the limelight, which is reflected in their increased pay. Recently, a new media report by Filmibeat revealed the salary per episode of our favourite characters from the show. 

Dilip Joshi takes the highest paycheck amid Disha Vakani's absence 

The soul of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is the character of 'Jethalal', played by Dilip Joshi. He has been with the show since the beginning and has managed to make a place in the hearts of audiences with his impeccable comic timing, unique improvisations and funny expressions. Although, TMKOC witnessed different highs and lows over the years including Disha Vakani's long absence, Dilip's constant presence has assured that the show's story moves forward. Consequently, it isn't a surprise that he allegedly gets the highest paycheck of Rs. 1.5 lakh per episode. 

Earlier, Dilip and Disha's fun banter was a major highlight of the show. However, since her absence, the actor often shares funny moments with Amit Bhatt, who plays his father's character, 'Champaklal'. As a result, Amit allegedly draws the next highest paycheck of Rs. 80,000 rupees per episode. Meanwhile, Tanuj Mahashabde, who plays 'Iyer' and Mandar Chandwadkar who plays 'Bhide' each earn between Rs 65,000 and Rs 80,000 per episode. Shyam Pathak, who portrays 'Popatlal', reportedly gets Rs 80,000, and Munmun Dutta, who plays 'Babita ji', earns around Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000 per episode. 

Disha Vakani used to earn more than Amit Bhatt on TMKOC

Disha Vakani, who played the role of Jethalal's wife and Gujarati homemaker, 'Dayaben', has been a part of the show since its inception. Fans loved her emotional moments, values, dance, and caring nature. But, the actress left the show in 2017 for maternity leave and hasn't returned since then. As the show became popular during her stint, her salary increased to Rs. 1.2 lakh per episode before she left. In a recent conversation with the Indian Express, the show's producer, Asit Kumarr Modi, opened up about Disha's long absence and said:

"We can only pray that Disha Vakani returns; she has family duties. She is like my younger sister; we are like family today. It might be difficult for her to return. I have shortlisted a few people for the role, and you will get to know them soon. It has been five years since she left, and we miss her even today. She was so caring towards her fellow artists as well as the crew. We aim to find someone just like Disha Vakani."

More about Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah 

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a popular sitcom that began in 2008 and has entertained audiences since then. It has become a cult and has delivered more than 4000 episodes. The show is based on the weekly column, Duniya Ne Undha Chasma, by Tarak Mehta for the magazine Chitralekha, where housing society residents help each other to solve common issues, which often leaves them in comic situations. It stars Dilip Joshi, Sachin Shroff, Amit Bhatt,Tanuj Mahashabde, Munmun Dutta, Mandar Chandwadkar and more. 

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