Bollywood and television star Dilip Joshi, who has become synonymous with the character of Jethalal in the long-running sitcom 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', revealed that he was initially offered the role of Champaklal, Jethalal's father, before eventually being cast as the show's lead. 

During the celebrations marking the show's 18th anniversary on July 28, Dilip recalled the conversation he had with producer Asit Kumarr Modi before joining the sitcom.