Sharad Sankla is an Indian television actor best known for his role as Abdul (the shopkeeper) in the popular Indian sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (TMKOC) on SAB TV since 2008.
Sharad as Abdul
He was also known as the Charlie Chaplin of Bollywood before he was recognized as Abdul.
Sharad as Charlie Chaplin
Wiki/Biography
Sharad Sankla was born on Saturday, 19 June 1965 (age 56 years; in 2021) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 3″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Wife & Children
Sharad married Premila Sankla in 1993.
Wife of Sharad Sankla
He has a son named Manav Sankla and a daughter named Kamiya Sankla.
Sharad with his son
Daughter of Sharad Sankla
Career
Movie
Sharad made his debut as Charlie Chaplin with the Bengali film ‘Durdesh’ (1983).
Poster of Sharad’s movie ‘Durdesh’
He played the same role in more than 25 films. He gained recognition as Charlie in 1992 with the Bollywood film ‘Khiladi.’
Sharad as Charlie in the movie ‘Khiladi’
Some of his notable films also include Baazigar (1993), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), Baadshah (1999), Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu (2015) and many more.
Sharad as Charlie Chaplin
Television
In 2008, Sharad made his television debut as Abdul in the comedy show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.’ Since then he has been a part of the show.
Sharad in TMKOC
Favourite
- TV show character: Dilip Joshi
Car Collection
Sharad owns a Ferrari.
Sharad poses with his car
Salary
He earned Rs. 22,000 per day.
Net worth
Assets/Property
He owns two restaurants, one at Parle Point Juhu and the second at Charlie Kebab Andheri.
Facts/Trivia
- Sharad Sankla follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Sharad’s Instagram post about his eating habits
- Her hobbies include dancing and traveling.
- When Sharad started his acting career, he was paid Rs.50 for his role.
- He approached the directors and producers of shows and movies for work but he did not accept work easily even after working for a long time.
- He accepted the role of Abdul in TMKOC in 2008 when his friend Asit Modi offered him the role.
- Abdul is a character who is a shopkeeper in the Gokuldham community and is famous for making soda in the show.
- He is often seen posting photos with the cast of TMKOC.
Sharad with the TMKOC team
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
