Actor Rakesh Bedi, best known for his roles in TV shows like "Shrimaan Shrimati" and “Yes Boss”, will next be seen in Sony SAB’s sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

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The known for his comedic performances in TV shows and movies, confirmed the news to the national daily Time of India saying, "Yes, I have started shooting for the show. August 14 was my first day on the sets."

As stated in the reports, Bedi will be seen as playing the role of Taarak Mehta aka Shailesh Lodha’s boss, a character which is part a of the actual story in the book.

Elaborating on the same, Bedi said, "It is very interesting. So, I was narrated this role 12 years ago when Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah began. It is a very important role. But things did not materalise as the story did not go in that direction and it was more about Jethalal."

"This time when the shooting started once again, I was called. The show will see a change and my character will be introduced. My character was always part of the show, but it was never introduced or explored," he added.

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Sony SAB’s ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ has managed to win the hearts of the viewers with its rib-tickling episodes. The popular sitcom, which stars Dilip Joshi in a lead role, completed 12 successful years last month. Ardent fans of the show are quite happy to see their favourite characters on the small screen after three-and-a-half months of lockdown.