Amit Bhatt | |
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| Born | (1972-08-19) 19 August 1972 Saurashtra, Gujarat, India |
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| Known for | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Spouse |
Kruti Bhatt (m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
Amit Bhatt (Hindi: अमित भट्ट; born 19 August 1972) is an Indian actor. He is a well-known figure in Gujarati theatre and television, appearing in a number of Hindi television serials including the popular Indian television show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, portraying Champaklal Jayantilal Gada.
Education and personal life
Bhatt holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com).
He is married to Kruti Bhatt, a nutritionist and dietician, and has twin sons. They live in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is known to keep his family life relatively private.
Career
Bhatt has had a background in theater, having over 16 years of experience in Gujarati theater. He has appeared in various television serials, such as Khichdi, Yes Boss, Chupke Chupke, F.I.R., and CID. He also made a cameo appearance in the Indian film Loveyatri (2018), along with his twin sons.
Bhatt's portrayal of Champaklal Gada is his most recognized work, making him a household name.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge2 | |
| 2018 | Loveyatri | Cameo |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CID | Drunkard |
| 2003–2004 | Khichdi | Various characters |
| 2004 | Hum Sab Baraati | Kachra |
| 2006–2007 | F.I.R. | Various characters |
| 2008–present | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Champaklal Jayantilal Gada / Jayantilal Girdharlal Gada2 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best actor in a Comic Role | Won |
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Ensemble (fiction) | Won |
| Best actor in a Comic Role | Won | ||
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best actor in a Comic Role (popular) | Won |
References
References
- "'Taarak Mehta...' के 'चंपकलाल' Amit Bhatt की पत्नी के आगे बबीता जी भी फेल, Photos से नहीं हटेंगी नजरें". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- "Actors behind characters: Know Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah`s cast off screen". Mid-day. Retrieved 28 September 2022.