Who Was the Highest Paid Actor on ‘TMKOC’? Jheel Mehta Aka Former Sonu Bhide Reveals Shocking Pay Gap Between Show’s Artistes
In a recent conversation, former 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actress Jheel Mehta who player Sonu Bhide on the show, opened up on her bond with co-star Dilip Joshi and also shared details regarding 'TMKOC's highest paid actor.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) is one of the longest-running shows on television. Over the years, the popular show has amassed a cult following among fans. TMKOC, which first premiered in 2008, recently saw many of its artists leave the show due to controversies and disputes with the makers. Actors like Bhavya Gandhi, Shailesh Lodha, Jheel Mehta, NidhiBhanushali, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, Raj Anadkat, and Gurucharan Singh have left the show. ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ Makers Issue Legal Notice to Palak Sindhwani for Contract Breach.
Actress Jheel Mehta, who played Sonalika Bhide, aka Sonu, was replaced by Nidhi Bhanushali. The character is now being played by Palak Sindhwani. In a recent interview, Jheel Mehta opened up regarding her bond with her co-stars and how much she was paid for the show.
Jheel Mehta on Her Bond With Dilip Joshi
Jheel Mehta, who quit TMKOC in 2012, recently opened up about her bond with Dilip Joshi, aka Jethalal Gada. She revealed that despite spending a lot of time together, she wasn't able to forge a bond with Dilip Joshi due to the seniority factor, as she used to hesitate to talk to him. She said, "He is very nice, but the seniority factor was always there, which didn't allow me to connect with him to that level as compared to other co-stars. She also mentioned that Dilip Joshi's son was in her school, and she recalled bragging to her friends that the actor knew her.
Jheel Mehta's Instagram Post
Jheel Mehta on the Highest Earning Actor in ‘TMKOC’
Sharing the details about the highest-paid actor in TMKOC, Jheel Mehta said, "I am not sure if this is true. I can only remember that when I used to earn INR 1200, he would be earning 15x of what I did. Dilip sir would be getting paid more than what has been assumed. And it is all worth it as he holds the show, and his craft is par excellence." Jheel Mehta also shared details regarding the second-highest-paid actor on the show. And yes, your guess might actually turn right. She said, "The second highest-paid actor would be Disha didi or Shailesh uncle." Is Mandar Chandwadkar Aka Bhide Quitting ‘TMKOC’? Actor Debunks the Viral Rumour (Watch Video).
On the personal front, Jheel Mehta is preparing to tie the knot with her boyfriend Aditya Dube.
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