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==Awards for contribution to poetry or literature == |
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* National Srijan Award. |
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* Awarded by International Vaish Federation. |
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* Bharat Gaurav. |
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Shailesh Lodha | |
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| Born | 15th July, 1969[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, anchor, author |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Spouse | Swati Lodha |
Shailesh Lodha is an Indian actor, comedian and writer.[2][3] He is widely recognized for his role of Taarak Mehta (a real life Gujarati columnist) in the India's longest running sitcom serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which he is portraying since July 2008.
Personal Life
Shailesh is a married to a management author, Swati Lodha, and has a daughter - Swaara Lodha. Since his father was transferred to different places, Shailesh travelled a lot. His mother loved reading and had a good vocabulary in Hindi. At the young age of nine, Shailesh was nicknamed "Baal Kavi". Shailesh also had an office job, but he left it to follow his passion, i.e writing poems.[4]
While performing LIVE for Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! at ST. Andrews College, Asit Kumarr Modi met Shailesh for the first time and offered him the role of Taarak Mehta in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Career
He first appeared on Comedy Circus as a contestant, and later in Comedy ka Mahamukabla. Since 28 July 2008, he appears in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as real-life columnist Taarak Mehta. He, other than being a character of the plot, is also a narrator who speaks of the happenings of the show, as well as life challenges such as inflation, corruption etc. in a satirical manner at the end of each episode.[5] He is from Jodhpur, Rajasthan.[6][7][8] He was the main presenter in the TV program Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! telecasted on SAB TV during 2012-13.
Shailesh has completed BSc and PG in marketing [9]
Author
Lodha has written four books: the first two are satirical humour, the third is a self-help book co-written with his wife, and his most recent book, Diljale Ka Facebook Status, is a collection of poems written from the point of view of a jilted lover.[5]
Awards for contribution to poetry or literature
- National Srijan Award. [10]
- Awarded by International Vaish Federation.
- Bharat Gaurav.
- Rajasthan Gaurav
TV Awards
- 2014 – Zee Gold Awards (Best Anchor)
References
- ^ "In Pics: Meet Shailesh Lodha aka Tarak Mehta in real life". http://daily.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "The Times of India: Latest News India, World & Business News, Cricket & Sports, Bollywood". The Times Of India.
- ^ "I would love to do a negative role someday: Shailesh Lodha – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ "In Pics: Meet Shailesh Lodha aka Tarak Mehta in real life". http://daily.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ a b "Shailesh Lodha readies his fourth book". The Times of India. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
- ^ "Shailesh Lodha had a huge surprise – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Shailesh Lodha's b-day bash – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ "A touching moment at Times Square – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ "Revealed! You will be shocked to know the education qualifications of'Taarak Mehta…' star cast". bhaskar.com. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "It's raining awards for Shailesh Lodha". http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
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