Anjali Taarak Mehta
| Anjali Mehta | |
|---|---|
| Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah character | |
 Neha Mehta as Anjali Taarak Mehta | |
| First appearance | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| Created by | Asit Kumarr Modi |
| Portrayed by | Neha Mehta (2008–2020) Sunayana Fozdar (2020–present) |
| Voiced by | Neha Nigam (Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah, animated TV series) |
| Spin-off | Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Anjali Taarak Mehta |
| Alias | ATM |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Dietician |
| Spouse | Taarak Mehta |
| Relatives | Koyal (sister) Ekta (sister) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Origin | Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home | Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, Powder Gali, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Anjali Taarak Mehta also known as ATM, is a fictional character from the television series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Anjali is the wife of writer Taarak Mehta. She is a dietician and is among the central characters of the series. The character was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and originally portrayed by Neha Mehta.[1]
Development
[edit]Anjali Mehta is an independent opinionated women known for her strict diet food and quirky ideas. Neha Mehta was all set to quit acting and leave for New York, for a course in filmmaking, when she was offered the role of Anjali.[2] The character of Anjali was originally portrayed by Neha Mehta from 2008 to 2020, for 12 years.[3] Since 2020, Anjali is played by Sunayana Fozdar.[4]
Influence
[edit]Anjali's character emphasis community values and is known as a dutiful wife, who takes care of her husband's health. Her soft and subtle nature makes her character lovable.[5] Her friendship with Daya (played by Disha Vakani), and interactions with other women of the society, is a source of entertainment. Anjali's chemistry with her on-screen husband Shailesh Lodha, has garnered significant attention, with fans frequently expressing their admiration for the couple.[6][7]
In other media
[edit]In 2023 Neela Films, the production house of the show,[8] launched "Anjali Fruit Merge",[9] a mobile game based on the character Anjali Taarak Mehta, after investing a noteworthy sum of ₹24 crore into the gaming platform.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Neha Mehta: I don't miss Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah or my character Anjali because she is always with me". The Times of India. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "ऐसे हुई थी नेहा मेहता की TMKOC में एंट्री, जानिए इन दिनों क्या कर रहीं हैं पुरानी अंजली भाभी". Jansatta (in Hindi). 10 June 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ Trivedi, Tanvi (29 August 2020). "Neha Mehta on quitting 'Taarak Mehta':t was important to exit the show gracefully without creating any hassles". The Times of India. Mumbai. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Sunayana Fozdar replaces Neha Mehta in the show; the actress to play Taarak's wife". Times of India. 23 August 2020. Archived from the original on 23 August 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Neha Mehta's journey from Gujarati theatre to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma's Anjali Bhabhi". Mid Day. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Shailesh Lodha wishes onscreen wife Anjali aka Neha Mehta on her birthday". The Times of India. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "From Disha Vakani as Daya to Neha Mehta as Anjali: A look at the OG cast of Taarak Mehta Ka Oolath Chashmah". The Times of India. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's makers venture into gaming". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Anjali Fruit Merge". TMKOC Play. Retrieved 27 November 2024 – via TMKOC Online Games.
- ^ "TMKOC To Launch 18 New Games on Jethalal, Daya, Taarak, Anjali and More". India Today Gaming. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
External links
[edit]- Anjali Taarak Mehta at TMKOC's official website