Disclaimer: This article mentions death.
Shailesh Lodha, who played the role of Taarak Mehta in the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, recently lost his father, Shyam Singh Lodha. In a deeply emotional moment, he shared a heartbreaking video of his father’s last rites.
Despite his grief, Shailesh found the strength to post a clip showing him performing his father’s final rites. The video is heart-wrenching as it shows the actor paying his last respects to his beloved father. In his tribute, Shailesh wrote, “जिन के कांधो पर बैठ दुनिया देखी, आज मेरे कंधे पर बैठ दुनिया से चले गए मैं जानता हूँ पापा, आप ऊपर भी सिर्फ मुस्कराहट बाँट रहे होंगे….” (On whose shoulders I saw the world, sitting on my shoulder, left the world today. I know, Papa, you must be spreading smiles even up there.)
According to a report by India Today, Shailesh’s father passed away in Jodhpur. The actor shared the sad news with his fans on Instagram, expressing the deep connection he had with his father and how much he meant to him. Shyam ji had been unwell for about a month and a half, and despite the family’s efforts, he could not recover.
The 54-year-old actor also shared a rare picture with his father, writing, “जो भी हूँ…आप की परछाई हूँ….आज सुबह के सूरज ने जगत तो रोशन किया पर हमारी ज़िन्दगी में अँधेरा हो गया…..पापा ने देह त्याग दी….आंसुओं की भाषा होती तो कुछ लिख पाता…..एक बार फिर से कह दीजिये ना…बबलू” (Whatever I am… I am your shadow….Today morning’s sun brightened the world, but our lives were plunged into darkness…..Father left his body….If tears could speak, I might have been able to write something…..Please say it once more… Bablu).
Shailesh Lodha became well-known for his role as Taarak Mehta, a character who was always there to solve Jethalal’s (played by Dilip Joshi) problems in the show. However, he is now facing a challenging time in his own life. The actor was much loved for his portrayal of Taarak Mehta, a role that has become iconic among Indian viewers. In 2022, he decided to leave the show due to differences with the producer, Asit Modi.
