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Shailesh Lodha's 24-Year Journey with Mahesh Bhatt
18 Apr
Summary
- Actor Shailesh Lodha met filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt after 24 years.
- Their first meeting was in Jodhpur for a book launch in 2002.
- Lodha previously played Taarak Mehta in a popular TV sitcom.

Actor and poet Shailesh Lodha experienced a nostalgic trip down memory lane following a recent reunion with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. The unexpected meeting brought back recollections from 24 years prior when Bhatt had visited Jodhpur in 2002.
Bhatt's 2002 visit to Jodhpur was for the launch of Dr. Swati Lodha's popular book, "Get Set Go." Lodha shared a collage of pictures from that time and their recent encounter, highlighting the significant passage of time and the enduring connection.
Lodha is widely recognized for his portrayal of Taarak Mehta in the long-running television sitcom "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" from 2008 to 2022. His career also includes presenting the TV program "Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai!" and participating in comedy shows.
Earlier in 2022, Lodha had initiated legal action against producer Asit Kumarr Modi concerning pending dues. "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah," set in Mumbai, is inspired by a weekly column and depicts the lives of residents in the Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society.