Dilip Joshi took a break from the show ‘Taarak Mehta…’: Amid controversies, he went to Tanzania on a religious trip, playing the character of Jethalal for 15 years.

The television show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ has been in controversies for some time. Meanwhile, there are reports that Dilip Joshi, who plays the character of Jethalal, has taken a break from the show for some time. According to the report of Etimes, Dilip Joshi has always given priority to the shooting of the show, hence he has taken very few holidays but now he will be missing from the show for some time.

This is the reason for the break

According to Etimes report, Dilip Joshi has gone to Tanzania with his family after getting a break from work. He is on a religious trip and will participate in the function to be held at the Swaminarayan temple there. Dilip Joshi will also go to Abu Dhabi.

Disha Vakani and Dilip Joshi.

Playing the role of Jethalal for 15 years

Dilip Joshi has been associated with the show since 2008 when it started. Even after 15 years, his popularity in the role of Jethalal is the same as before. Over the years, many actors have said goodbye to the show. One of them is Disha Vakani who was seen in the role of Dayaben. Disha did not return to the show after her maternity break in 2017. Apart from them, actors like Shailesh Lodha, Jennifer Beniwal Mistry, Raj Anadkat have also left the show within the last one year.

The show is in controversy

Recently, Shailesh Lodha, who played the character of Taarak Mehta, had made many allegations against producer Asit Modi. In an interview, he had given the reason why he had to leave the show.

Shailesh Lodha.

Shailesh Lodha had told that Asit Modi used to behave very badly with him and used to talk to him in wrong tone. It became necessary for him to protect his self-respect so he left the show. Shailesh Lodha had also said that Asit Modi used to talk to other artistes as if they were his servants.

Earlier, Shailesh Lodha had accused the producers of not paying him the outstanding fees after leaving the show. He had also filed a court case against the makers, after which the court ordered the makers to pay the outstanding amount. Jennifer Mistry had also accused Asit Modi of misbehavior and had filed a complaint against him in the police.