Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) has firmly held its place as one of India’s most cherished television shows, building a devoted fanbase since its debut. The sitcom’s characters have become part of the cultural fabric, with viewers tuning in for their daily dose of laughter and familiarity. With the show’s continued popularity, curiosity about how much its lead actors earn per episode has often surfaced — and recent reports have provided some insight, even if unofficial.
Among the cast, Dilip Joshi, known widely for his portrayal of the comical yet lovable Jethalal Gada, is said to top the list in terms of earnings. According to a report from an entertainment portal, he reportedly takes home around ₹1.5 lakh for each episode. Following closely is Amit Bhatt who plays the role of Jethalal’s father Champaklal Gada. Amit Bhatt’s fee is speculated to be around ₹80,000 per episode.
Actors like Tanuj Mahashabde who plays Iyer and Mandar Chandwadkar who portrays the role of Aatmaram Bhide in TMKOC are also rumoured to fall in the range of ₹65,000 to ₹80,000 per episode. Shyam Pathak, famous for bringing the perpetually unlucky-in-love journalist Popatlal to life, reportedly draws a similar amount of ₹80,000.
Meanwhile, Munmun Dutta who plays the glamorous Babita Ji in TMKOC is believed to earn between ₹35,000 and ₹50,000 per episode, depending on the scenes and screen time involved. While these figures have been making the rounds on various entertainment platforms, it’s important to remember that they are based on speculation and neither the actors nor the production team have confirmed the exact numbers.
Still, the buzz around TMKOC cast’s earnings only adds to the fascination fans have with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, a show that continues to delight audiences across generations.
