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Taarak Mehta Star's Untold 8-Year Struggle
24 Jun
Summary
- Actor Sharad Sankla, known as Abdul, faced an 8-year work hiatus.
- He started his career in Bollywood impersonating Charlie Chaplin.
- Sankla worked with major stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
Actor Sharad Sankla, famously known for portraying Abdul in the television series 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,' has a career history rooted in Bollywood. Early in his professional life, Sankla was recognized for his uncanny ability to mimic Charlie Chaplin, earning him the nickname 'Charlie' within the film industry.
Despite having worked alongside some of Bollywood's biggest names, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar, Sankla candidly shared in an old podcast episode of 'The Awaara Musaafir Show' that he encountered a period of prolonged unemployment. This phase lasted for a challenging eight years, during which he had no acting work.
Sankla's discussion touched upon his experiences on 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,' his difficult struggling phase, and his relationship with fellow actor Dilip Joshi. The interview offered a glimpse into the less-publicized aspects of his career journey.
