Jethalal-Babita’s First Pairing: When Dilip Joshi and Munmun Dutta Shared the Screen Before *Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma*

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- •Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma*, which began in 2008, features the popular Jethalal-Babita pairing.
- •Dilip Joshi (Jethalal) and Munmun Dutta (Babita) starred together in *Hum Sab Barattee* in 2004.
- •Hum Sab Barattee* aired on Zee TV and centered around arranged marriages.
- •The show had only 79 episodes before it was cancelled.
- •Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma* has aired over 4,700 episodes, making it one of India’s longest-running shows.
In Indian television, *Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma* (Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma) has remained a beloved sitcom for the past 18 years, consistently winning audiences’ hearts. The show’s Jethalal (Dilip Joshi) and Babita (Munmun Dutta) pairing is especially popular. But did you know this wasn’t the first time the two actors worked together? In fact, they shared the screen even earlier—in 2004—on another comedy series, *Hum Sab Barattee*.
*Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma* premiered in 2008 and has since continued to entertain viewers. While Jethalal and Babita’s flirty chemistry is a highlight, few remember that their first on-screen pairing was in *Hum Sab Barattee*. The show aired on Zee TV and revolved around the theme of arranged marriages. Dilip Joshi played Nattu Mehta, while Munmun Dutta portrayed Meethi. The cast also included Delnaaz Irani and Tiku Talsania in key roles.



