Nitish Bhaluni is an Indian actor who has recently gained fame for playing the role of Tipendra Jethalal Gada, popularly known as Tappu, in the Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He replaced Raj Anadkat, who had been playing the role since 2017. Nitish Bhaluni is the third actor to portray Tappu, after Bhavya Gandhi, who played the role from 2008 to 2017.
Early Life and Education
Nitish Bhaluni was born in 1999 (age 24 years; as of 2022) in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He belongs to a Hindu Pahadi family. He has a brother named Vinish Bhaluni. Nitish was fond of acting since childhood and used to participate in various cultural functions at his school. After completing his schooling, he attended Government Polytechnic, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, where he studied engineering.
Career and Achievements
Nitish Bhaluni moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting after completing his undergraduate degree. He started working as a theatre artist and performed in many theatrical productions. In 2021, he made his television debut with the Azaad TV show Meri Doli Mere Angana, in which he played the role of Saransh. In 2022, he appeared in a minor role of a party attendee male in the Disney+ Hotstar series Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach, starring Shweta Basu Prasad and Pankaj Tripathi in the lead roles.
In 2023, he got the opportunity to play the lead role of Tappu in the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running Indian daily sitcom on television by episode count. He replaced Raj Anadkat, who had quit the show due to personal reasons. Nitish Bhaluni impressed the viewers with his comic timing and chemistry with the other actors. He also received praise from his co-star Dilip Joshi, who plays the role of Jethalal, Tappu’s father. In an interview, Nitish said, “Dilip ji knows how to be in the character and live like the character in the show. It’s a next-level character. When Sir’s scenes are on, I sit and watch on the camera how he picks up Jethalal’s personality swiftly.” (according to News 18)
Apart from acting, Nitish Bhaluni is also a model, social media influencer, content creator, and entrepreneur. He has featured in several advertisements, such as Qubo Video Doorbell. He has a huge fan following on various social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, where he posts his pictures, videos, and updates. He also owns a clothing brand called Fready, which sells trendy and fashionable outfits.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Nitish Bhaluni is currently unmarried and has not revealed anything about his relationship status. He is very close to his family and often visits his hometown. He is an ardent follower of Lord Shiva and celebrates festivals like Mahashivaratri with devotion. He is a fitness enthusiast and works out regularly to maintain his physique. He also enjoys travelling, reading, watching movies, and listening to music. He is a fan of Bollywood actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Ayushmann Khurrana. He also admires Hollywood actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, and Johnny Depp.