TMKOC's Dilip Joshi says news of life threat is ‘fake’

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, lead Dilip Joshi, who plays the role of Jetha Lala in the TV sitcom, reacted to the fake news of his life is under threat. The actor in a conversation with Hindustan Times shared how he has been receiving calls and messages from people inquiring about the entire situation.

Nagpur Control Room had received a call on February 1 claiming that 25 people were outside his residence at Shivaji Park, armed with weapons and guns. This was the same call where the caller also warned about bombs being planted at Mukesh Ambani, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra's residences. Since the call, Mumbai Police has been investigating the matter.

However, Dilip Joshi dismissed the fake call news and revealed nothing of the



such sort ever happened. “This news is fake. Aisa kuch nahi hua. I don’t know where it started and how. This news has been in circulation for two days and I was astonished to hear it,” he told the leading portal. Adding, the actor looked at the brighter side and mentioned how he got to know about people’s love. Joshi shared that ever since the news has been out, he has been receiving calls and messages from people enquiring about his life.

"Bhala ho uska jisne yeh galat khabar falai. Mujhe itne logon ke phone aaye mera haal chaal puchne ke liye. So many old friends and extended family called. It was good catching up with them (laughs). (Due to this) I found out how much people love me. So many people were worried about me and my family, it was heartening.”