Neha Mehta

Neha Mehta (born 1 April 1978 ^[1]) is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Gujarati cinema, and Hindi television. Mehta is best known for her portrayal of "Anjali Mehta" in India's longest-running sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008-2020). Her other prominent television appearances include as Vaishali in Dollar Bahu (2001-2002), and Saroj Chopra in Bhabhi (2002-2008).^[2]

Neha Mehta
Mehta in 2016.
Born	(1978-04-01) 1 April 1978 (age 47) Patan, Gujarat, India
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2001–present
Known for	Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Dollar Bahu Bhabhi

Early life

She ancestrally belongs to Patan, Gujarat, India but was brought up in Vadodara and Ahmedabad. She comes from a family that has deep roots in Gujarati literature and she herself is a Gujarati speaker. Her father is a popular singer who inspired her to become an actress. She holds a Master's degree in Performing arts (MPA), in Indian Classical Dance, and a Diploma in Vocal and drama.^[3][4]

Career

Mehta at ITA Awards, 2013

Mehta did Gujarati theatre for many years, with Sahebji being one of her notable work. Mehta made her acting debut in 1998 with Deewar. Her first lead role came with Zee TV's Dollar Bahu in 2001, where she played Vaishali. From 2002 to 2003 she played the title role of Saroj Chopra in STAR Plus TV serial Bhabhi. She played the role of Kushik in Raat Hone Ko Hai in 2004.^[5][6]

From 2008 to 2020, Mehta portrayed a dietician Anjali Mehta in SAB TV's longest running sitcom series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, opposite Shailesh Lodha.^[7][8] Her character is the wife of the narrator of the show and is a young, sophisticated modern woman. The show earned her national recognition.^[9] Mehta left the show in 2020, after 12 years.^[10]

From 2012 to 2013, she hosted SAB TV's Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! with Shailesh Lodha. She has also played the lead role in the Gujarati films Janmo Janam, Chahera Par Moharu, Better Half and Halkie Fulkee, and the Bhojpuri film Dosti Dushmani Aur Pyar.^[11]

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Language	Ref.
2001	Janmo Janam	Suman	Gujarati
2007	Chahera Par Moharu	Mallika	Gujarati
2008	EMI	Prerna's friend	Hindi	[12]
2010	Better Half	Kamini	Gujarati
2019	Dosti Dushmani Aur Pyar	Radha	Bhojpuri
2021	Halkie Fulkee	Aneri	Gujarati	[13]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
1998–2003	Deewar	Pallavi Singh
2000	Ghar Ek Mandir	Sharon
2001	Dollar Bahu	Vaishali		[14]
2002–2003	Bhabhi	Saroj Tilak Chopra		[15]
2005	Mera Dil Deewana	Pushpa	Hindi	DD National
2002	Sau Dada Sasu Na	Anuradha	Gujarati show
2004	Raat Hone Ko Hai	Kushik	Episode: "Connection"
2008–2020	Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah	Anjali Taarak Mehta		[16]
2012–2013	Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai!	Host
2013	jennie aur juju	Jiya	Jinni'S sister
[17]

Theatre play

Year	Title	Role	Language	Ref.
2009	Sahebji	Un­known	Gujarati
2023	Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi	Vaidehi	Hindi	[18]