Sharad Sankla is an Indian film and television actor. He is famous as Abdul (the shopkeeper) in the popular sitcom, “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (2008).
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Sharad Sankla is an Indian film and television actor. He is famous as Abdul (the shopkeeper) in the popular sitcom, “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (2008).
Sharad Sankla was born on 19 June 1965 in Mumbai. He quit his studies to pursue his acting career. Sharad Sankla is a Muslim and follows Islam.
He started his career as an actor in the Bollywood film, ‘Vansh’ in 1990.

He has played supporting roles in various Hindi films, including ‘Jaagruti’ (1992), ‘Hum Hain Bemisaal’ (1994), ‘Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha’ (1998), ‘Khiladi’ (1992), ‘Baazigar’ (1993), and ‘Baadshah’ (1999).

He played the character of Charlie Chaplin in a TV commercial of Ed Cherry Blossom shoe polish.

He has appeared in various Hindi TV serials. He gained immense popularity with his character Abdul Miyan in the TV serial, ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008).

You will not believe it. During these eight years, I used to move around the doors of producers with my portfolio. I did not get the job despite my name. But if I wanted to serve, I started working as an assistant director, choreographer and casting director. Did a few cameos as well. But nothing big was found. 9 years ago I joined ‘Tarak Mehta …’ and did not look back. “
During college days, I and producer Asit Modi were in the same batch. They knew me personally and professionally. One day he finalized me for the role of Abdul. I had no option but to say yes. Initially I used to shoot 2-3 days a month. But the character became popular and people came to know me as Sharad na right Abdul. I was born again from this show.
I don’t know how long the show lasts, so for future investment and children’s bright future one has to do double effort.”
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