Paris Olympics Medallist Gets Special Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma Present. See Pics

22.08.2024 - 10:32 sports.ndtv.com

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat, who won a bronze medal for the country at the recently-concluded Paris Olympic Games, fulfilled a fantasy of his as he met the lead actor from the comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chasham, Dilip Joshi.

Sehrawat spoke of his admiration for the show after winning a bronze medal in the men's 57kg freestyle wrestling category. Just days after the conclusion of the Paris Games, Sehrawat had the opportunity to meet 'Jethalal' (Dilip Joshi) from the show.

Much to the delight of fans on social media, Sehrawat was presented Jalebi and Fafda as present by Joshi. "Tab to bas Taarak Mehta dekhna accha lagta hai (When I am not doing wrestling, I love to watch 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah)," Sehrawat had said after winning bronze medal in Paris.

A post shared by Aman Sehrawat (@amansehrawat057) Aman defeated Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz 13-5 in the men's 57kg bronze medal match after losing against Japanese top-seed Rei Higuchi 0-10 in the semifinal.

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