Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a comedy, drama, family and kids series.

What it’s about. Inspired by the famous Gujarati column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma by Taarak Mehta, this show captures the everyday life in Gokuldham Co-operative Society, addressing socially relevant issues with humor. At its heart is Jethalal, an uneducated Gujarati businessman, who often seeks guidance from his wise neighbor and friend, Taarak Mehta. Jethalal lives with his naive yet lovable wife Daya Ben and their mischievous son Tapu, whose antics frequently disrupt the peace of the society. The members often warn Jethalal to control Tapu or face eviction. In desperation, he calls his father, Champaklal, from the village, hoping he’ll instill discipline in Tapu. Instead, the grandfather-grandson duo teams up, creating even more chaos and turning Jethalal’s life into a comedic roller coaster. The show blends family dynamics, friendship, and neighborhood bonds with a dose of satire and laughter.

Who’s in it. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah stars Dilip Joshi as Jethalal Champaklal Gada, Amit Bhatt as Champaklal Jayantilal Gada, Nitish Bhaluni as Tipendra Jethalal Gada (Tapu) (2023-present) and Sachin Shroff as Taarak Mehta (2022-present), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on VI movies and tv. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah page.

If you liked it. Fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.