Updated On: 22 October, 2025 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dilip Joshi expressed joy at witnessing the devotion and community spirit of the event. Fans also loved his recent viral picture with comedian Samay Raina, which sparked hilarious captions online, proving that Jethalal’s charm continues to win hearts both on and off screen!

Dilip Joshi in Swaminarayan mandir, Pic courtesy: Nimish Dave
Dilip Joshi, a popular actor who rose to prominence as Jethalal in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, went to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Dadar to participate in the Annakut celebrations. Speaking to IANS from the temple, Dilip expressed his excitement, stating that the celebration featured around 2,500 clean vegetarian delicacies made and served to the deity.
He said: “Namaskar friends, I am Dilip Joshi and right now I am at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Dadar aur yahan par bahut badhiya tareeke se anakoot ka ayojan kiya jaata hai aur is saal 2500 se bhi zyada shudh shakahari dishes yahaan pe rakhe huye hain. (Namaskar friends, I am Dilip Joshi, and right now I am at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Dadar. Here, the Annakut celebration is organised in a grand manner, and this year, more than 2,500 pure vegetarian dishes have been offered here.)”