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Sharad Sankla (Abdul) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth19 June 1965

Age59 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpousePremila Sankla

FamilyChildren: Son - Manav Sankla; Daughter - Kamiya Sankla

Sharad Sankla (Abdul) Biography

Sharad Sankla is an Indian actor best known for portraying Abdul, the shopkeeper, on the long-running sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. A performer‑-

Early life and background

Sharad Sankla was born on 19 June 1965 in Mumbai. He grew up in the city where he later built his career in film and television. Sankla is Indian by nationality and his zodiac sign is Gemini. Off screen, he enjoys dancing and travelling and follows a non‑vegetarian diet.

Career

Sankla began his film career in the early 1980s, making his debut in 1983 in the Bengali film Durdesh in a Charlie Chaplin–style role. That persona became a recurring part of his work; over the years he has played the Charlie Chaplin character in more than two dozen films. His Charlie role drew wider attention in 1992 through the movie Khiladi, and he continued to appear in similar parts in titles such as Baazigar (1993), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), Baadshah (1999) and Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu (2015).

Television brought Sankla his most enduring recognition. In 2008 he was cast by producer Asit Modi in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, taking on the part of Abdul, the shopkeeper who frequently interacts with the residents of Gokuldham Society. He has portrayed Abdul on SAB TV since 2008, becoming a familiar face to the show’s audience.

Public profile

Sankla is married to Premila Sankla; the couple wed in 1993 and have two children, a son named Manav Sankla and a daughter named Kamiya Sankla. He stands approximately 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) tall and his reported weight is around 55 kg (121 lbs). His hair and eye colour are both black.

Beyond his acting work, available information indicates he has business interests that include ownership of restaurants and a personal car collection. He is known to post photos with his Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah co‑stars on social media, which keeps him connected with fans.

Latest updates

Sankla continues to be associated with the character of Abdul on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the role that has defined his television career since 2008.

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Recent Work

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Plays Abdul, the shopkeeper character on the SAB TV sitcom since 2008.

2008–present
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in films as a Charlie Chaplin–style performer in Durdesh (1983)
  2. Portrayed Charlie Chaplin character in over 25 films, including Khiladi (1992) and Baazigar (1993)
  3. Longstanding television role as Abdul on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2008
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