Tarak Mehta
Indian columnist, humorist, writer and playwright (1929-2017)
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Summary
Tarak Mehta was born on December 26, 1929[1], in Ahmedabad[2]. He died on March 1, 2017[3], in Ahmedabad[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], journalist[7], translator[8], and playwright[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,786 views/month, #7,047 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[11], India[12], Dominion of India[13]
- Educated at: Khalsa College[14], Bhavan's College[15]
- Award received: Padma Shri in arts[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Cause of death: disease[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Gujarati[20]
- Writing language: Gujarati[21]
Why It Matters
Tarak Mehta is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Tarak Mehta born?
Tarak Mehta's place of birth was Ahmedabad[2].
Where did Tarak Mehta die?
Tarak Mehta passed away in Ahmedabad[4].
What did Tarak Mehta do for work?
Tarak Mehta worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], journalist[7], translator[8], and playwright[9].
Where did Tarak Mehta go to school?
Tarak Mehta was educated at Khalsa College[14] and Bhavan's College[15].
What awards did Tarak Mehta receive?
Honors received include Padma Shri in arts[16].