Shyam Pathak

Shyam Pathak (born 6 June 1976) is an Indian actor and comedian. He is best known for portraying Popatlal Pandey in the popular Hindi television sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Personal life
Pathak married Reshami who was his classmate at the National School of Drama. They have a daughter and two sons.

Pathak started his studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, but dropped out to join the National School of Drama.

Career
He has been part of the comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah which airs on the SAB TV channel. He plays the role of Patrakar Popatlal, an aging bachelor who works as a crime reporter for a newspaper called "Toofan Express". His constant efforts to find a bride for himself results in funny situations on the show.

Filmography

 * 1997 Ghoonghat
 * 2007 Lust, Caution as Jewelry Shopkeeper
 * 2008-2009 Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family as Rajendra Jayantilal Joshi.
 * 2009-2010 Sukh By Chance as Dheeraj Mehta.
 * 2009–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Patrakar Popatlal Pandey (Supporting Role)