Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Fame Dilip Joshi AKA Jethalal Reveals His Inspiring 16 Kg Weight Loss Secret Without Gym

In an interview, Dilip Joshi revealed his weight loss journey. He shared how he had once lost 16kgs of weight in a span of 1 hours and 30minutes. He also opened up about the process that he could lose weight drastically in just one and a half months.

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Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : May 26, 2025 3:51 PM IST

Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Dilip Joshi, aka Jethalal Champaklal Gada is celebrating his birthday today. The 57-year-old actor has been entertaining all his fans with his excellent acting skills, but what has left everyone in shock is his inspiring weight loss journey. Jethalal Gada, a man with a common man demeanour that resonates with the masses in the famous Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah comedy-genre TV show, has shared his stunning 16 kg weight loss secret.

Dilip Joshi's Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

In a recent chat with the media, the actor has revealed that he once lost 16 kgs in a span of just a month and a half for one role in a film to help him fit into the character's demands.

The character, who, now is an image of a man with a protruding belly and highlighted moustaches, he is relatable and reflects the men who we encounter in our day to day life, had gone through an inspiring weight loss journey in 1992 as the character in the movie Hun Hunshi Hunshilal required him to lose weight that he was assigned to play.

Working in an office at that time and he would resort to running every single time on his way back from the office, and even go and jog across the length of Marine drive until he used to reach the hotel Oberoi, and go back jogging, even on days when there were tumultuous rains. The 45-minute daunting walk helped I'm lose 16 kgs in less than two months.

"I used to go to work, change at the swimming club and run across the whole Marine Drive, until (Hotel) Oberoi in the rain, and go back. I would jog the whole way, and it used to take me 45 minutes. I lost 16 kgs in one and a half months. It used to be so much fun. The sun was setting, and there would be a slight drizzle. The clouds used to look so beautiful," Dilip Joshi quoted as saying.

Dilip Joshi's Fitness Journey

The character that he plays now has become synonymous for the love of food be it phaphda jalebi or Undhiyu, has left an inspiring message about maintaining a healthy weight without even hitting the gym, the journey has reflects how inability to fetch out time for the gym is a lame excuse for weight gain, the dedication to accomplish it is what overrides the obstacles. In actual life, the actor prioritises his health and constantly monitors his weight gain. The clumsy image of Jetha Lal is just the one for the screen; in real life, the veteran star has left an open motivation to all those aiming to lose weight.

How to accelerate weight loss through running or jogging.

Regular Fitness Routine

Be active and consistent, as the more consistently you run, the more consistently you burn calories and accelerate the pace of weight loss.

Be Steadfast

Weight loss through running is a marathon, not a sprint. Know that only with persistent efforts will you be able to achieve the expected outcome. Be patient and consistent to achieve considerable achievements.

Intensity Is The Ultimate Key

Running through more tedious and taxing routes is known to elevate the intensity of the weight loss, as they will help you improve the rate of burning calories.

Running is one of the most renowned ways to lose weight; it helps accelerate the overall health of the body and helps burn calories. The above-mentioned tips can help you further in achieving the expected results.

Dilip Joshi's character, 'Jethalal Champaklal Gada,' is undoubtedly the soul of TMKOC. From his hilarious expressions, comic timing or experimenting with his character arc, 'Jethalal' is undoubtedly the most-loved character on the show. Happy Birthday Jethalal Gada!