Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Poet |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/11/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Shailesh Lodha
02/07/2026
Shailesh Lodha's daughter Swaara married Shashwat in a private ceremony in Mumbai on 2 July 2026, attended by close family and friends. The couple was set to hold a larger royal wedding celebration in Jodhpur, with the saat pheras scheduled for 6 July 2026 at Umaid Bhawan Palace.
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Bio/Wiki
| Shailesh Lodha is an Indian actor, comedian, writer, poet, and anchor best known for portraying Taarak Mehta in the longest-running Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2008. | |
| Zodiac sign: Scorpio. | |
| Religion: Hinduism. | |
| Hometown: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. | |
| Hobbies: Writing, reading. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduate | Bachelor's and postgraduate degree in marketing |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Swati Lodha (Management Author) |
| Children | Swaara Lodha (Daughter; married Shashwat in July 2026) |
Family
| Father | Shyam Singh Lodha (Deceased) |
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| Mother | Shobha Lodha |
| Spouse | Swati Lodha |
| Children | Swaara Lodha (Daughter; married Shashwat in July 2026) |
Career
| Debut | TV Debut: Comedy Circus (2007) |
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| Famous Role | Taarak Mehta in the TV serial, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008 to 2022) |
| Other Notable Work | Waah Bhai Waah (2022–2023); Advocate Anjali Awasthi (2024 and 2026, as Advocate Ramesh Patel) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shailesh Lodha hails from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. | |
| 2. He showcased his talent as a contestant on the comedy reality show Comedy Circus in 2007. | |
| 3. With four books to his credit, Shailesh authored satirical humor and a self-help book co-written with his wife. His fourth book is titled "Diljale Ka Facebook Status." | |
| 4. Shailesh Lodha co-hosted the well-received show "Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai!" with Neha Mehta on SAB TV from 2012 to 2013. | |
| 5. In 2014, he was honored with the Zee Gold Award for Best Anchor. | |
| 6. In an interview in 2023, Shailesh Lodha explained his decision to exit the show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah." Asit Modi, the creator and producer of the show, spoke disrespectfully to him, which he found unacceptable. Shailesh cited an incident on the show 'Good Night India' in 2022 where Asit Modi questioned his choice, believing it would be inappropriate to portray his character from 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' on another show. He mentioned another incident where Asit referred to the show's team as servants, a behavior Shailesh found disrespectful and objected to. | |
| 7. He belongs to a Marwari family. | |
| 8. In 2019, he appeared in the comedy film Wig Boss alongside Sunil Pal and Rakhi Sawant. | |
| 9. He has received the National Srijan Award, Bharat Gaurav, and Rajasthan Gaurav for his contributions to literature and entertainment. | |
| 10. In 2018, he was named Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male). | |
| 11. He also participated in the comedy show Comedy ka Mahamukabla. | |
| 12. He received the Kaka Hathrasi Hasya Ratna Award in 2022. |
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