Popatlal real name is Shyam Pathak (Born on 6 June 1976, in Gujarat, India) is an Indian television actor and comedian. He is famous for playing the role of Patrakar Popatlal Pandey in the popular television serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Popatlal real name is Shyam Pathak. He is very popular for his awesome comedy role as a Golden Crow Award Winner senior reporter for the international Toofan Express. He always keeps finds a girl for marriage but his marriage still does not happen.
Popatlal’s character in the serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is very famous for his umbrella and stinginess. But Shyam Pathak is already married in his personal life and he has three beautiful children. Shyam Pathak’s character in the show is very stingy but in real life, Shyam is very rich.
Popatlal Real Family has his wife, Reshami Shyam Pathak, one daughter, Niyati Pathak, and two sons.
Facts About Shyam Pathak
- Born: 6 June 1976, in Gujarat, India
- Real Name: Shyam Pathak
- Nickname: Popatlal and Popu
- Popatlal Age: 44 Years old
- Popatlal Height: 6 feet or 1.82 Meters (Approximately)
- Weight: 62 kg 136 lbs (Approximately)
- Zodiac sign: Gemini
- Hair Colors: Black
- Eye Colors: Black
- Education: National School of Drama
- Occupation: Actor, Comedian
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Wife: Reshami Shyam Pathak (m. 2003)
- Popatlal Child: Niyati Pathak, Parth Pathak
- Net Worth: $1.5 Million (Approximately)
Popatlal Biography
Shyam Pathak was born on 6 June 1976, in Gujarat, India in a Middle-class Hindu family. He completes his basic education at a Gujarati medium school. Later he took admission at the Institute of Chartered Account of India, but due to his interest in acting, he dropped out in the middle and then joined the National School of Drama.
When Shyam was studying at the National School of Drama, he met with Reshami she was his classmate at that time. Soon they both become friends and then the friendship turned into love.
After few months both planned to get married without telling their family. At first, both the family members have not accepted their marriage, but after few months, their families accepted them. Today Shyam and Reshmi have a daughter and two sons.
His daughter’s name is Niyati and his son’s name is Parth Pathak. While his younger son is named Shivam Pathak. In his interview, he said that he doesn’t like to go to parties, and do shopping. Shyam ordinarily likes to spend his free time with his family and children.
Popatlal Career
On 28 July 2008, Shyam (Popatlal) got the chance to work in a Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as a Popatlal which airs on the Sony SAB. He plays the role of Patrakar Popatlal, an aging bachelor who works as a senior reporter for the international Toofan Express.
In the show he always keeps finds a girl for marriage but his marriage still does not happen. His constant efforts to find a bride for himself results make very comedy situations on the show.
Shyam has also worked in movies like Ghoonghat, Lust, Caution, and Sukh By Chance. But he got most popularity in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
Popatlal Net Worth
Popatlal net worth is estimated at $1.5 million as of 2021. Shyam Pathak earns most of his money through TV serials and advertisements. At the same time, he is charging around ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 per episode of Tarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah. Popatlal also owns a luxury car.
Recently, he has purchased a beautiful Mercedes car and a Toyota Innova Crysta car valued at around Rs 55 lakh. According to media reports, he also owns property worth around Rs 15 crore.