Actor Rajpal Yadav was offered the role of Jethalal from the longest-running sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma. In a recent interview, he revealed that he has no regrets for rejecting the role. He said that he didn’t want to play a role that has been already established by an actor.
The character of Jethalal is played by actor Dilip Joshi. The TV serial revolves around the lives of the residents of Gukuldham Housing Society. The show was premiered in the year 2008 and is still running on Sony SAB.
In conversation with radio host, Siddharth Kannan, he was asked whether he has any regrets for rejecting the role from TMKOC, he said, “Nahi, nahi. Jethalal ka character ki pehchaan ek achche adakaar, ek achche kalakaar ke haathon hui aur main har kirdaar ko kisi kalakaar ka kirdaar maanta hoon (No, no. The character of Jethalal is identified with a very fine actor, and I believe that an artist makes a character).”
Further, he said, “Humlog ek manoranjan ki market mein hai toh main kisi kalakaar ke kirdaar mein apne kirdaar ko fit nahi karna chahta (We are in the business of entertainment and I don’t want to do a character which another actor has already done). Toh mujhe aisa lagta hai ki jo bhi kirdaar bane, jo Rajpal ke liye bane, unko karne ka saubhagya mile, lekin kisi doosre kalakaar ke rachaye basaye kirdaar ko kabhi nibhaane ka mauka nahi mile (I hope that I get the good fortune to do the roles written for me but I don’t want the opportunity to play a character that another actor has already established).”
Rajpal Yadav is known for his comedy timing and roles in movies like Phir Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and many more. His upcoming movie, Hungama 2 will be released on July 23.
