Viewers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah were recently surprised when Dilip Joshi, who plays the much-loved Jethalal, did not appear in several episodes. His absence during the current “bhootni” (ghost) track led to growing rumours that he might have left the show.
As fans grew concerned, the show’s team stepped in to clear the air. They confirmed that Dilip Joshi is very much part of the cast and will continue to entertain audiences.
Behind-the-scenes photo goes viral
Soon after the rumours spread, a behind-the-scenes photo of Dilip Joshi with actress Swati Sharma—who plays Chakori, the ghost-like character—surfaced online and quickly went viral.
In the image, Dilip Joshi is casually dressed in a white T-shirt, while Swati Sharma is seen in her spooky red-and-black saree costume. The friendly photo brought instant relief to fans, who flooded social media with happy comments and expressed joy over Jethalal’s confirmed presence.
Current ghost track brings fun and thrills
In the latest episodes, the residents of Gokuldham Society visit a bungalow owned by Mehta Sahab’s boss. What starts as a relaxing trip turns into a horror-comedy adventure when they come across Chakori, a ghostly figure who begins haunting them.
Bhide is the first to get scared, followed by Popatlal, who ends up getting trapped in the haunted house. The suspense ends with a twist—Popatlal discovers that Chakori is not a real ghost but someone pretending to scare everyone.
TMKOC’s charm continues with love and laughter
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, based on Tarak Mehta’s Gujarati column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma, began airing on July 28, 2008, on Sony SAB. Produced by Asit Kumarr Modi, the show is also available on SonyLIV and has become a household favorite over the years.
With over 4,000 episodes, TMKOC is now the longest-running Indian sitcom and the second-longest Indian TV series overall. The show’s setting—Gokuldham Society in Mumbai—brings together people of different cultures, showing how they live like one big happy family.
From comedy to meaningful messages, TMKOC continues to win hearts, and fans can look forward to seeing more of Jethalal’s antics in the episodes to come.
