Yogesh Tripathi (born on August 13, 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.
| Yogesh Tripathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1979-08-13) 13 August 1979 (age 45) Rath, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse |
Sapna Tripathi (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
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.
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), then appearing in films like Admission Open (2010), and Bulbul (2017).
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Paa | ||
| 2017 | Bulbul | ||
| 2023 | Hisaab Barabar | ||
| 2010 | Admissions Open... Do What You Are Born For... | ||
| 2021 | Soch-Alay |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2022 | Sahib Biwi Aur Boss | ||
| 2015 | Peterson Hill | ||
| 2009-2014 | Lapataganj | Lovely Singh | |
| 2006-2015 | FIR | Various roles | |
| 2018–2020 | Jijaji Chhat Per Hain | Chotte | |
| 2015–present | Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! | Happu Singh | |
| 2019–present | Happu Ki Ultan Paltan | Lead role |
Awards and Recognitions
Yogesh won the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (2019) and the Indian Telly Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) - Jury (2019) for his performance in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!.
See also
References
- "Happu singh interview- Yogesh Tripathi". bhaskar.com. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
- "Biography and Education-Yogesh Tripathi". abplive.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- "Yogesh Tripathi Movie and Serial's", Zee5, retrieved 26 August 2020
- "Paa (2009) Complete Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. 4 December 2009.
- Happu ki ultan paltan, retrieved 1 June 2023