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From Dilip Joshi to Munmun Dutta - Highest-paid Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah stars

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Feb 28, 2026, 21:30 IST
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From Dilip Joshi to Munmun Dutta - Highest-paid Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah stars

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been one of the most loved TV shows. Fans love and enjoy the show while constantly praising their favourites. Oftentimes, the audience wonders how much these stars are paid. Here’s a look at the highest-paid stars of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

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Dilip Joshi

Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal is one of the most popular and entertaining characters of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Over the years he has managed to win hearts of the audience and become a household name. He charges approximately Rs 1.5-2 Lakh for each episode of the TV serial. He is also the highest-paid actor on TMKOC due to his insane popularity. The actor has also worked in hit Bollywood films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun! early in his career.

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Munmun Dutta


Munmun Dutta, also known as Babita Ji, is a beloved character on the TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. People love her energetic and charming personality. Her friendship with Jethalal on the show is especially popular. She earns between Rs 50,000-75,000 for each episode she appears in.

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Amit Bhatt

Amit Bhatt, also known as Bapu Ji or Champak Lal Gada, is a popular character on the TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He earns around Rs 70,000 for each episode. People love watching his interactions with Jethalal and Tapu, and their friendship is a highlight of the show.

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Mandar Chandwadkar

Mandar Chandwadkar plays the role of Atmaram Bhide on the TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He's famous for his catchphrase "hamare zamane main". People love his hard work and funny arguments with Jethalal. He earns Rs 80,000 for each episode.

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Sonalika Joshi

Sonalika Joshi plays the role of Madhavi, Bhide's wife, on the TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She is famous for her pickle and papad business in the show. She earns Rs 35,000 for each episode she appears in.

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Shyam Pathak

Shyam Pathak plays the role of Popatlal, a journalist, in the TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He earns around Rs 60,000 per episode. Popatlal is a bachelor who wants to get married, and his attempts to find a bride are hilarious. He always makes the audience laugh.

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Jai Garg
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All of them need to give way to the new generation to infuse life in the show.
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