<P> Mostly known as Tapu . The role is played by Raj Anadkat (2017--present) / Bhavya Gandhi (2008 - 2017). He is the son of Jethalal . Tapu enjoys close bonding with his grandfather Champaklal who always shields him from the anger of Jethalal for participating in mischievous activities . He is the leader of Tapusena, the gang of society's children . Tapu is now grown up and college going teenager . Tapu is good in academics and sports . In earlier episodes, he was shown to be very naughty, often creating chaos and nuisance in the society which earned him ire of both Jethalal and Bhide . However, the grown up, mature Tapu is now capable of solving many miscellaneous problems and also indulges into social service . </P> <P> It is also a Gujarati family that includes only two members . It is a proper educated, intelligent and well living family . They stay on ground floor in the Gokuldham Society . </P> <P> A.k.a. Mehta Saab . the role is essayed by Shailesh Lodha . It is based on the character of a writer, Taarak Mehta, on whose book the entire show is based . He is considered to be the most intelligent person living in Gokuldham Society . He is a writer and poet . He works in a trading company . He rapidly thinks solutions for any problem and excuses to tell his wife and boss . He is the best friend, mentor and troubleshooter of Jethalal . He is called "Fire Brigade" by Jethalal . He is aware about Jethalal's feelings for Babita . Tarak's dietitian wife Anjali Mehta strictly controls his diet chart . He is modern, open minded and loves Anjali from the depth of his heart although he really dislikes the diet food prepared by his wife Anjali, and constantly tries to come up with excuses to avoid eating the diet food . </P> <P> Aka Anjali Bhabhi, Anjali Taarak Mehta . The role is essayed by Neha Mehta . She is sometimes called as ATM, the acronym of her name . She is a dietitian and exercise strict control on the diet chart of her husband Taarak Mehta . Anjali is smart, intelligent, wise and mature . </P>

Real name of tarak mehta ka oolta chasma character