'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' has completed 17 glorious years and continues to rule the hearts of viewers. The show has presented such a blend of comedy and family entertainment that people of all ages enjoy.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: India's longest-running comedy show, 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,' has recently completed 17 years. This show has not only set new records in the TV industry but has also consistently provided laughter and entertainment to audiences of all ages. Every character in the show has made a special place in the hearts of the viewers—whether it's Jethalal or Babita Ji, Dayaben, or Popatlal.
But do you know how big the difference is between the fees of two of the most liked characters on the show – Jethalal and Babita Ji? You will be surprised to know.
Jethalal's Fees: The Highest-Paid Actor on the Show
Dilip Joshi, who plays the character of Jethalal in the show, has been a favorite of the audience from the beginning. His comic timing and acting have made him famous in every household. According to reports, Dilip Joshi is currently the highest-paid actor on the show. He charges ₹1.5 to ₹2 lakh per episode. After Disha Vakani (Dayaben) left the show, the entire responsibility fell on Dilip Joshi, and he has played this character well.
Working continuously in the same show for 17 years and maintaining the popularity of your character is not an easy task, and that is why Dilip Joshi is considered the "backbone" of the show.
Babita Ji's Fees: Heart-Winning But Less Earning
Munmun Dutta, who is playing the character of Babita Ji, is also an important face of the show. The humorous "crush angle" between her and Jethalal in the show is very much liked by the audience. But when it comes to fees, Munmun Dutta's earnings are much less than Dilip Joshi's. According to media reports, Munmun charges ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 per episode.
That is, her fees are less than half of Jethalal's. This makes it clear that the fees of the actors are determined according to the screen time, fan base, and contribution to the storyline in the show.
Fees of Other Actors: Know Who Earns How Much
The rest of the cast of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' also earns a good amount from the show. Shyam Pathak, who is playing the character of Popatlal, gets ₹60,000 per episode. Tanuj Mahashabde, who is playing the role of Iyer, is paid ₹80,000 per episode. Apart from this, characters like Tapu Sena, Anjali Bhabhi, Roshan Bhabhi, and Sodhi also take good fees, although their fees are slightly less than Jethalal or Babita Ji.
