Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Characters’ Predicted Salaries

By Entertainment Desk | July  28, 2025

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has recently completed 17 years, and the cast and crew celebrated the milestone in a grand event. Reddit fans have predicted the salary of each character.

17 years of TMKOC

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The estimated salary of Atmaram Bhide is around Rs 42,000 per month from tuition. His wife Madhavi’s pickle business may bring in Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 every month.

Bhide – The Tuition Teacher

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Popatlal reportedly makes Rs 50,000 a month as a senior journalist at Toofan Express. His frugality is often linked to this moderate salary.

Popatlal – The Journalist

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Iyer, who works in a technical role, likely earns between Rs 1.5 and Rs 2 lakhs a month, based on typical salaries in scientific fields.

Iyer – The Scientist

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Roshan Singh Sodhi runs his own garage and reportedly earns Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakhs monthly, thanks to his hands-on work with vehicles.

Sodhi – The Garage Owner

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Taarak Mehta’s writing and poetry might earn him close to Rs 2 lakhs a month, though fans suggest it could be less due to his “middle-class” references.

Taarak Mehta – The Writer

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Jethalal is believed to earn between Rs 5 and Rs 6 lakhs a month through Gada Electronics, making him the highest earner among the Gokuldham residents.

Jethalal – The Businessman

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Dr Hathi is thought to earn between Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000 each month from his clinic. Fans believe their comfortable lifestyle suggests he has other sources of income.

Dr Hathi – The Family Doctor

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Viewers feel a strong connection to these characters, even estimating their incomes. Their bond with the show turns these fictional figures into relatable personalities.

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