Shyam Pathak is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Hindi television series. He gained recognition for his role as ‘Patrakar Popatlal’ in the TV series ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’.
Wiki/Biography
Shyam Pathak was born on Monday 12 June 1972.51 years old; As of 2023) Located in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He attended Maniben Dharamsy Bhatia English Medium School in Ghatkopar.
Shyam Pathak’s childhood photo with his father
He then obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree from KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Ghatkopar. Following his mother’s wishes, he initially went on to study Chartered Accountancy, but later dropped out and enrolled at the National School of Drama.
Shyam Pathak in his youth
physical appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: black
Eye Color: black
family
Shyam belongs to a lower middle class Gujarati family from Mumbai.
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents. Shyam has an older sister.
Siam Pathak’s father
wife and children
Shyam married Rashmi in 2003, whom he met at the National School of Drama. They have two sons, Parth Pathak and Shivam Pathak, and a daughter, Niyati Pathak.
Shyam Pathak with his family
job
theater
He was once invited to join the group after attending a 15-day acting workshop organized by Ekjute Theater Group in Mumbai. His first performance with the group was the play ‘Raja ki Rasoi’ at Prithvi Theater in Mumbai. He continued to collaborate with the group over the years and appeared in plays such as ‘Sandhya Chhaya’ and ‘Doorbin’.
Shyam Pathak in the play ‘Sandhya Chayya’
Shyam also attended theater director and teacher Barry John’s Acting Institute and the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi.
television
Shyam has worked in many TV series. In 2004, he appeared as scrap dealer ‘Raddiwala’ in the daily soap opera ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. He appeared as Rajendra Jayantilal Joshi in Imagine TV series ‘Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family’ from 2008 to 2009.
Shyam Pathak as ‘Rajendra Jayantilal Joshi’ in a still from the TV series ‘Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family’
From 2009 to 2010, he played the role of ‘Dheeraj Mehta’ in the TV series ‘Sukh By Chance’, which was also aired on Sony Entertainment Television. Since 2009, Shyam gained wide popularity by appearing as ‘Patrakar Popatlal’ in Sony SAB’s sitcom series ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’.
He has also appeared in some TV commercials for brands such as Halls.
Shyam Pathak in brand ‘Halls’ advertisement
movie
Shyam played a jewelery store owner in the 2007 Chinese-language erotic period drama Lust, Caution.
Shyam Pathak in a still from the movie ‘Lust, Caution’ (2007)
award
He won the 2021 Gold Comedy Awards for ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’.
Shyam Pathak (right) with the 2021 Gold Comedy Award
car collection
Shyam owns a Mercedes-Benz and a Toyota Innova Crysta.
Facts/Quiz
- As a child, Shyam along with his younger sister used to attend Bal Sanskar Kendra classes at Swadhyaya Parivara every weekend. He often played lead roles in Vasant Utsav’s plays organized by the institute.
- He was a member of the Rotaract Club during his school days. He represented the school at various events organized by the club.
- During his college years, Shyam worked various jobs to help with his family’s financial situation. He even worked as a salesman in a clothing store, where his boss was impressed with his communication skills.
- Shyam once purchased an annual subscription to the National Center for the Performing Arts library to immerse himself in film studies. He often ate sandwiches and chai for lunch from a nearby street stall. In the evenings, he would attend plays, claiming to be a theater student and seeking permission from the director, a strategy suggested by his friend and playwright Chetan Datar.
- Due to financial problems, Shyam wrote to Barry John and requested a discount or scholarship. Amazingly, he received a response within 15 days, and his minimum registration fee was covered by the family trust of his best friend Manoj Zhanglani.
