Yogesh Tripathi

{{short description|Indian film and television actor (born 1979)}}

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{{Infobox person

| name = Yogesh Tripathi

| image =

| caption = Tripathi in 2015

| known_for = {{ubl|Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!|Happu Ki Ultan Paltan}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|08|13|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Rath, Uttar Pradesh India

| years_active = 2015–present

| nationality = Indian

| education = Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

| occupation = Film and television actor

| spouse = {{marriage|Sapna Tripathi|2011}}

| children = 2

}}

Yogesh Tripathi (born on 13 August 1979) is an Indian actor best known for playing Happu Singh in the sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! and in its spin-off, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, where he plays the lead role. The former ranks among the longest running Indian comedy sitcoms.{{Cite web|title= Happu singh interview- Yogesh Tripathi |url= https://www.bhaskar.com/mp-ind-hmu-interview-with-happu-singh-yogesh-tripathi-5692591-pho.html |access-date=2017-10-09|website=bhaskar.com|date= 12 September 2017 |language=en}}

Early and personal life

Tripathi was born in Rath, a town in the Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. After completing his education at Bundelkhand University, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting. He initially struggled in the industry, taking on small roles in theater and television commercials. His big break came when he was cast as Daroga Happu Singh in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, and later starred in the spin-off Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, which made him a household name.{{Cite web|title= Biography and Education-Yogesh Tripathi|url= https://www.abplive.com/web-stories/happu-ki-ultan-paltan-fame-yogesh-tripathi-biography-and-education-qualification-2372434 |access-date=2023-03-01|website=abplive.com|language=en}}

Career

Tripathi’s acting career took off with TV shows like F.I.R. (2008–2009) and Chidiya Ghar. He gained widespread recognition with Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! (2015–present) and later starred in its spin-off series, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan (2019–present). Tripathi made his Bollywood debut in the 2009 Paa (2009),{{Citation |title=Yogesh Tripathi Movie and Serial's |newspaper=Zee5 |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/yogesh-tripathi-biography/amp/ |access-date=26 August 2020}} then appearing in films like Admission Open (2010), and Bulbul (2017).

Filmography

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2009

| Paa

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| {{cite web | url= https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/paa/cast/ | title=Paa (2009) Complete Cast & Crew |website=Bollywood Hungama| date=4 December 2009 }}

2017

| Bulbul

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2023

| Hisaab Barabar

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2010

| Admissions Open... Do What You Are Born For...

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2021

| Soch-Alay

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=Television=

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! Year

! Show

! Role

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2015-2022Sahib Biwi Aur Boss
2015Peterson Hill
2010–2011Ring Wrong Ring
2009-2014LapataganjLovely Singh
2006-2015FIRVarious roles
2018–2020Jijaji Chhat Per HainChotte
2015–presentBhabiji Ghar Par Hain!{{Citation |title=Happu ki ultan paltan|url= https://www.zee5.com/tv-shows/details/happu-ki-ultan-paltan/0-6-1330 |access-date=1 June 2023}}rowspan="2" | Happu Singh
2019–presentHappu Ki Ultan PaltanLead role

Awards and recognition

Yogesh won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (2019{{Cite web |date=2019-11-11 |title=ITA Awards 2019: Winners list |url=https://www.bizasialive.com/ita-awards-2019-winners-list/ |access-date=2025-06-16 |language=en-GB}}) and the Indian Telly Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male) - Jury (2019) for his performance in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.{{Cite web |title=Indian Telly Awards 2019 Winners: Complete list of winners |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/tv-awards/indian-telly-awards/2019/115 |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}

See also

References

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