Champaklal Jayantilal Gada

Champaklal Jayantilal Gada is the father of Jethalal who immigrated from ancestral village in Kutch, Gujarat to live with the family of Jethalal in Mumbai. He is a widower. Despite being nearly 69 years old, he is more energetic than Jethalal. He does workout and Yoga and is an active member of the Young Old Group, a small group founded by him and his friends. Champaklal loves his whole family and enjoys special bonding with his grandson Tapu. He always takes the side of Tapu and Daya in the event of an argument or disagreement. Due to his supreme decision-making authority, Jethalal is often sidelined in family matters. He secretly loves Jethalal but always hides his feeling, always scolding and angrily calling him babuchak. He refers to Jethalal as Jethiya, Tapu as Tapuda, Taarak Mehta as Mehtus, Popatlal as Dibba and Bhide as Bhindi Master. However, Champaklal is a fatherly figure for Gokuldham residents. He is always given immense respect and involved in decision making process. Everyone calls him Chacha Ji and whole Tapu Sena calls him Dada Ji. Champaklal always acts as a peacemaker in issues and verbal spats. He abhors unethical practices such as theft and corruption, and is loyal to Gandhian principles. Champaklal exactly resembles his father, Late Jayantilal Girdharlal Gada.

Cast
The role is played by Amit Bhatt.

Trivia

 * Although he appears to be older than Jethalal in the show, Amit Bhatt is younger than Dilip Joshi by 3 years.

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