The life of a celeb is no bed of roses, there are umpteen numbers of highs and lows coupled with setbacks, rejection and waiting periods. While a celeb might be a star today but they might have gone through the grind during their struggle days. Popular television actor Dilip Joshi who has been a fixture in the TV industry for years now and is well known for playing the character of Jethalal in Taaral Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah recounted his initial struggle to make ends meet.
In a viral video, Dilip can be seen talking about his struggles and said that he was excited when Asit Modi (producer) told him that he was making a show and was asked to choose between the characters of Jethalal and Champaklal. Dilip said, “Although the caricature of Jethalal was different too, lean with charlie moustache, Asit assured me that whatever character I choose, I will do good.”
Talking about his struggles, Dilip said, “Before I signed TMKOC, for over a year I had no job, no work. The serial I was working on had gone off-air. The play I was part of, its runtime was over. So, I had no work. It was a tough time and I couldn’t comprehend what should I do or whether I should change my field. The film industry is an insecure line, where one hit role doesn’t mean that you will have a successful career. But by the grace of God, TMKOC was offered to me.”
Besides TMKOC, Dilip has been a part of several films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hai Koun, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Khiladi 420, and Dil Hai Tumhaara, among others.
(Source: Instagram)
