Shyam Pathak

Shyam Pathak (born 12 June 1976)^[2] is an Indian actor and comedian. He is best known for portraying Patrakaar Popatlal in the long-running Hindi television sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He also acted in 2007 erotic espionage period film Lust, Caution.

Shyam Pathak
Pathak at SAB Ke Anokhe Awards in 2014
Born	Shyam Pathak (1976-06-12) 12 June 1976 (age 48)[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	National School of Drama
Occupation(s)	Actor, comedian
Years active	2004–present
Known for	Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Spouse	Rashmi Pathak ​ (m. 2003)​
Children	3

Personal life

Pathak married Rashmi who was his classmate at the National School of Drama. They have a daughter and two sons.^[3]

Pathak started his studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, but dropped out to join the National School of Drama.^[3]

Career

Since 2009, he has been portraying Patrakaar Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah^[4]

Filmography

Films

Year	Film	Language	Role
2007	Lust, Caution	Mandarin	Jewelry Shopkeeper

Television

Year	Serial	Role	Ref. / Notes
2004	Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin	Raddiwala
2008–2009	Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family	Rajendra Jayantilal Joshi	[5]
2009–2010	Sukh By Chance	Dheeraj Mehta	[6][7]
2009–present	Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah	Patrakar Popatlal Pandey	from ep. 167 to present