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Bhide Actor: Only ONE Similarity With TMKOC Character
3 Nov
Summary
- Actor Mandar Chandwadkar shares only one similarity with his character Bhide.
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has completed 18 years on air.
- No channel interference allows creative freedom for show's makers.
Actor Mandar Chandwadkar, known for portraying Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide in the long-running sitcom "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah," shared that he has only one similarity with his on-screen persona: discipline.
Chandwadkar reflected on his 18-year journey with the show, which began airing in July 2008 and has since completed over 4800 episodes, earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running sitcom on Indian television. He noted the character's scope for performance and the show's theme of unity in diversity, akin to India.
The actor also emphasized the significant creative freedom afforded to the cast and crew, stating there is no interference from the channel in the show's production. This liberty allows for improvisation and character development, contributing to the show's consistent appeal across two generations of viewers.
He recounted his selection process, which involved an audition in 2008 after being referred by a co-star. Chandwadkar also touched upon his camaraderie with co-actor Dilip Joshi, who plays Jethalal, describing their bond as very good. The conversation also briefly touched on the absence of mother-in-law characters in the show, noting it avoids a common trope seen in other serials.
