Latest News about Sharad Sankla (Abdul)
09/01/2026
Sharad Sankla spoke in a January 2026 interview about the long-running popularity of his character Abdul in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He also reflected on the show's cast dynamics and the audience affection that has kept the role recognizable for many years.
16/12/2025
In a December 2025 interview, Sharad Sankla discussed the strong audience response to his portrayal of Abdul in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He said viewers often connect warmly with the character, which has helped the role remain memorable over time.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous Role | Abdul (shopkeeper) in the popular Indian sitcom 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' on SAB TV since 2008 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm (5' 3") |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Quit studies to pursue acting career |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Dancing, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Year of Marriage | 1993 |
Family
| Wife | Premila Sankla |
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Career
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| Notable Roles | Portrayed Charlie Chaplin in more than 25 films | ||||
| Career Milestone | Faced a 7-year work gap before joining Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2008. Started career as an actor in the Bollywood film 'Vansh' in 1990. Appeared in various Hindi TV serials. |
Favourites
| Actor | Raj Kapoor |
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| Cricketer | Kapil Dev |
| TV Shows Character | Dilip Joshi |
| Colour | Sky Blue |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Ferrari | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/officialsharadsankla19/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sharad Sankla portrayed Charlie Chaplin in his first film, 'Durdesh,' which was a Bengali production released in 1983. | |
| 2. He achieved widespread recognition for his performance as Charlie in the film 'Khiladi,' which premiered in 1992. | |
| 3. Prior to joining the cast of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' in 2008 as Abdul, Sharad persistently sought opportunities with different production companies. | |
| 4. He owns two restaurants: one in Parle Point Juhu and another called Charlie Kebab in Andheri. |