Video interview of Tarak Mehta
Devang Vibhakar 
Author / Journalist 
Duniyane Undha Chashma, magazine Chitralekha, tarak mehta, Tarak Mehta ka ulta Chasma
Sometimes, some unbelievable things happen in our life. Like, I had never ever thought of meeting Tarak Mehta personally at his home, and taking his interview was out of dreams as well! But it all came true. It was the fine Friday evening of 3rd April, 2009.
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Tarak Mehta has been writing his very popular Gujarati column Duniyane Undha Chashma which is published in weekly Guajrati magazine Chitralekha. I have been reading it since last 7 to 8 years.
Characters like Tapu, Jethalal, Rasik Surati, Popatlal, Champaklal, Jivan Darji, Daya, Ranjandevi, Vanko Vibhakar, Boss Babulal have a realistic presence in my imaginations, and I’m sure rather confident that it is the same feeling of his fans.
Thanks to Pallaviben Mistri who introduced Tarak Mehta to me, otherwise, this wouldn’t have been possible at all.
So let’s cherish the moments that I shared with him on behalf of all his column fans. When I asked my first question that when and how his writing journey started?, he started his answer with a laugh saying “It’s a long story. My autobiography contains two parts exclusively for this answer. There is no such a definite date when I started writing. Also, in the early young days, I used to make my friends laugh, and then came the awareness that I can write too. During the youth, we mostly feel to write poems! But slowly I felt that laughter and humor has a vacuum, very few people write on it. I guess, my articles started publishing when I was 21 years old. ”
We also met Induben, Tarak Mehta’s wife. I must admit that, her hospitality was quite special to us. Like, she showed us various rooms of their home, having treasured their old memories in form of photographs, canvass paintings and books room. The snack containing Khaman, Samosa, and Tea was indeed delicious. To me, Induben seemed quite a person of peaceful nature and very supportive to Tarak Mehta. When we asked Tarak Mehta about Induben’s contribution in his writing career he says “Whatever I write, I make her read first before sending for publishing. Because as I mostly write during nights, chances are of some mistakes in writing, may be break in continuity of the plot, hence everything works on her criticism. SHE IS MY FIRST CRITIC.” He is 79 years old now, with 80th running. He says “I still have the enthusiasm to write regularly as I used to write earlier, but now it’s getting hard to compete with enthusiasm through writing.”
Every artist’s real earning is the acceptance of their creation and art by the people, same way Tarak Mehta says “My first feeling about my writing was for its acceptance, and then of responses from readers and now it’s a craziness! My column Duniyane Undha Chashma has completed 38 years. And if we look the generations, today the fourth generation in raw is reading my articles. And now because of television serial Tarak Mehta ka ulta Chasma, new generation is watching it. And let me tell you that, now a special groups of fans exist who have started reading my column, after watching the serial first on television, which is a new freshness, a new angle rather. ”
Now that Tarak Mehta ka ulta Chasma too has become very popular, we asked him that whether he belives that the characters that he has imagined in his column such as Jethalal, Tapu, Champklal etc. are reflecting in the exact way in the television serial too?, Tarakbhai says “No. The old addicted readers of column couldn’t accept easily the characters being performed in serial. But now they are getting used to it. In the beginning there was resistance, but after 20 to 25 episodes, they started accepting it.” Tarakbhai said a very interesting thing that after watching his tv serial, kids studying in convent schools, started learning Gujarati languages and their parents called him saying thanks for the indirect inspiration to learn English. I think, this tells the popularity of his creativity. Four generations have read him and still reading. If I say personally then, my dad and my uncles read his column regularly and me too, so for me, I can say that our two generations have and still reading him.
Induben has a very active contribution in the writings of Tarak Mehta. Like, in many articles, he has written about some trip to Goa and other places, some cooking class experience etc. etc. What happens is Induben, joins such various classes and learns about it, then shares her experience with Tarakbhai, and from that Tarakbhai writes on. Like Tarakbhai says “When we go for a trip, she notes various points about the trip and places by herself only. I also suggest her my points.” Tarak Mehta has announced that he is getting retired from Public life starting from 1st March, 2009. Now that, his eye sight is not that well, and during public functions, and in recording studios, lights come up on his face, which he can not bear now.
HERE IS THE VIDEO OF INTERVIEW OF TARAK MEHTA
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Very Very Good.
Vraj Dave
Jam Khambhalia.
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Duniyane Undha Chashma to bahu samaythi “Chitralekha” ma aagavu sthan dharavati Hasya Katha chhe tenaa parathi banel Siriyal Tarak Mehta ka Ulta Chasma.Har sam 8:30p.m. intjar rahatahay.
Thanks Tarakbhay & Speakbindas.com.
vraj dave
jamkhambhalia
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Dear Tarakbhai,
It was nice to see your video with Induben.
In Boston, When we meet Ishani and Chandu,We thnik about you.
Vibhakar and his team did a good job to bring you to us in US.
Hope to see you in Boston this summer.
Regards
Geeta,Rajendra and Trivedi Parivar
http://www.bpaindia.org
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Tarakbhai,
Mara Sawal no jawab apava badal khub khub abhar! ‘Vachako no pratibhav e j lekhak ni prerana.’ khub sachi vat kahi tame. Hun Chitralekha na ‘Duniya ne undha chashma’ khub enjoy karu chhun. Sharuaat ni ‘teething trouble’ bad have ‘Tarak Maheta ka Ulata Chashma’ pan enjoy kariye chhiye.
Devangbhai,
Thank you so much for giving me an Important place in ur Speak Bindas. [in Interview of Shri Tarak Mehta] Actually, I also was also eagerly awaiting of his Interview. Thanks. You are doing Good Job Devangbhai. Keep it up. Regards
Pallavi
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We enjoy watching the serial ” Taarak…….Ooltah chashma ” a lot and often wonder how humorous the Gujarati version must be. Thanks to SAB T.V. for sharing this gift of laughter and hidden wisdom with non-gujaratis as well.
Taarakji, there’s not a single aspect of the human nature that you haven’t dealt with and often we find ourselves giving those examples in our own day to day life even taking sides with Dayaben or Jethalal as if they were our own neighbours.
We are grateful to both Pallavididi and Devang for giving us this chance to pay our respects to Taarakji and Induben.
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yes Tarak Mehta na ulta chasma is very good serial we watch it everytime and each and every member of my family enjoy it. we also used to read Duniya na ulta chasma in Chitralekha. thanks Tarakbhai and thanks Pallaviben.
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The world needs more people like him, because the way he creates humor is simply outstanding, fantastic & incredible indeed, thanks speak bindas for sharing this interview with viewers. good work,
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I like d photographs most !!
ane tapudo to……enama j to hajuye mali jay aapnu bachpan !!
video is not working properly ?!
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It is working properly! Is you net speed down?
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Very nice….. thanks for sharing !
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DEAR TARAK DADA, HU TAMARO GHANO MOTO FAN CHU. TAMARI SERIAL THI AMARU AAKHU GHAR HASI HASI NE THAKI JAY CHE. BAHU J MAJA AAVE CHE. TAMARI NOVEL AND SERIAL NE LIDHE AMARA GHAR NU ATMOSPHERE GHANU J SARU THAI JAY CHE. GHANI VAR GUSSO HOY TO SERIAL JOI NE THANDO PADI JAY CHE. HU RAJKOT RAHU CHU. MARE TAMARI HELP NI JARUR CHE. TAMARI SERIAL THI HU EK MESSAGE AAPVA MANGU CHU. JO AAP HELPFUL THAI SAKO TO MARI ANE BIJA NI LIFE SUDHARI JASHE. MARU EMAIL ID UPAR CHE. AAP JO POSSIBLE HOY TO MANE EMAIL KARSHO. HU TAMNE TEMA JANAVISH. PLEASE. MARE TAMARI HELP NI JARUR CHE. PLEASE. PLEASE.PLEASE.
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Excellent…
i would like to speak some thing on Online work…
Thanks
Mahesh Barot
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Tarakji is one of the best Gujarathi writers. My mother is a big fan of his and reads his books often. I m glad it evolved in the form of a teleserial now Tarakjis perspective of life is reaching wide across.
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Hi,
Tarak sir I am great fan of yours, I came to know you through TV serial , there is no word to describe how lively your characters are…wish you all the best for your future works…
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hi,
thank u sir…for ur wonderfull serial on SAB tv….. u have made a reason for a family together at one place n at one time….i m really greatful to u….
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Pleased to watch Tarak Maheta online.
I always read unthan chasman first when new chitralekha comes.
Like other readers I would like to ask one question to Maheta sir why Tapu and Vachali do not grow older yet?
Thank you Devangbhai and Tarakbhai.
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tarak mehta ka ulta chasma is best serial of all good serial it is my favourite i like daya speaking and her hatrick wicket
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Tarakji is one of the best Gujarathi writers. My mother is a big fan of his and reads his books often. I m glad it evolved in the form of a teleserial now Tarakjis perspective of life is reaching wide across.
tarak mehta ka ulta chasma is best serial of all good serial it is my favourite i like daya speaking and her hatrick wicket..
Pls ye serial bandh mat krna…pls pls pls
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Thanx To Tarak Mehta, Who has given Us SpeechLess Drama…
Seriously No Worlds To Say About Tarak Mehta Ka Ooulta Chasmaa..and Ofcourse their Character Like Daya( hei maa, mataji), Jethpra( nonsense ), amazing all Character in Ooula Chasma…
Thenk U VeryMuch TarakJi..
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Its a wonder ful & heart touching activity
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Tarakbhai has become famous because of Chitralekha or may be Chitralekha has become famous because of Tarakbhai. It is now immaterial. Both have given joy to many and continue to do so. Tarakbhai has written not just for humour. There is always some social message in each of his article. He has remained a keen observer of day to day happennings in society, in political parties, in government agencies, in all walks of life and put forth his views in his own lightly humourous way. Wish him peace and joy for many more years.
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Ulta chashma is very good in chitralekha for ever. But not justified on tv. Almost same episodes by last few months, like festivals and eating and get to gathers. Character Daya, Disha wakani is also doing too much over acting. It causes headache. We can’t accept this big foolish gujarati women.
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Tarak Mehta Na Ulta Chasma! WOW! Me and My Family is a very Big Fan of this serial! My 5 Year Daughter eagerly awaits since morning and every weekend about When the serial will Start! For me and My Husband it is really a Stress Reliever! I feel if Tarak Mehta Na Ulta Chasma is not there then there would be Vaccume in Our Life. Dear Tarak Uncle pl keep writing your true Gujju Comedy and All the Character really justifies theor Role. I Sincerely Congratulate all of you for terrific performance. My Daughter is fen of DAYA. HATS OFF TO ALL OF YOU1
KEEP WRITING KEEP SMILING!
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As the title says its a very addictive, funny show & in my opinion the best show to air on SAB tv after Office Office.
Every character is good except Dr. Haathi I dont know why is he there.Daya is the show stealer. With her Trademark Laughter, Her poor english & her favorite dialogue “Hey Maa Hey Maata Ji”. Jethalal is also very good character who is always stuck in problems. And sometimes in fight with other characters like Iyer, Atmaram Tukaram Bhide, or Roshan Singh Sodi and one of my fav.also “Babitaji”.. lol…
The best thing is that anyone can start watching it at anytime even if you have missed previous episodes as the stories are mostly of 4 to 5 days.
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Devang Vibhakar Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
That’s so true that, anyone can start watching this serial anytime, and still feel connected with its rhythm.
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My favorite TV show is Tarak Maheta na ulata Chasma and Tarak maheta is my favorite writer too
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hamara pariwar tarak mehta ka ulta chasma bahut pasand karate hain
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I like to watch your serial but did you portray Jethalal as promiscuous in your original book or have they added that to make it more popular? Can’t we have clean family serials any more without the hero yearning for some one’s wife? It takes the charm away from what could have been the most popular serial.
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yes its a very good serial but metha who potreated himself as a indian lover is not true he showes all religion festival accept musliem idd or moharam he showes all moral of festival even new year wich is not indian festival even he did take musliem famiely only abdul as a simple workshop man who is doing all work for all so i think tarak metha is a communiest an just for trp an for his populariety he is showing him self as a nationaliest person an that is not true if u have his email address please forword to me
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Devang Vibhakar Reply:
January 1st, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Hi Lucky,
I think real Tarak Mehta isn’t involved with the script writing of the television serial. He simply writes in a Magazine.
Tarak Mehta shown on serial is an actor who plays role of Tarak Mehta. Hence, it’s all about the producer (Asit Modi) and the script writer.
Real Tarak Mehta doesn’t use an email id as he is 80+ years old and suffers from weak eye-sight.
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hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii My name is deepak From jaipur . I am big fan of your serial thanking you.
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I am Big fan of Shailesh lodha..
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kya dhaya babi mai apke show koi bi cracter kar sakti hun
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pls muje siril maikaam karna accha lagta hai vo bi comedy
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Mane janava malyu 6 k tarak mehta ni team ahi bhachau ma aavavani 6. to please mane temanu email address ane phone number mokalo.
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It was a pleasure reading and watching this interview. We watch this programme almost everyday mainly because I want our family members to get infected by Shri Tarak Mehta’s humour.
Thanks Devang.
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hy tarak mehata aap kayse hai mera nam anirudh hai daya aap kayse hai
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Kindly login face book and see my photograph i love you all my fanes I am interested to join the film industry i look like salman
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Having seen serial episodes for quite some time, I wish Shri Tarakbhai Mehta either withdraws his permission or asks the script writer not to degrade GUJARATI community the way he has done. Jethaji is promiscuous, Daya is dumb in actions and talking whereas Sundar is a crook most of the time. No other community is degraded to such a level.
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I READ UR LOTS OF BOOKS…BUT NOT ALL….COZ IT’S NOT EASY TO FIND UR BOOKS HERE IN UK….I LIKE UR COMEDY….I LIKE TO MEET U ONCE IN MY LIFE COZ DUNIYA NE SMILE KARAVNAL KHOBJ OCHA CHE….ALL THE BEST DADAJI….
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