Sonalika Joshi is a talented Indian television actress. She is famous in Indian house for playing the character of Madhavi Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Right from the beginning of TMKOC in 2008, Sonalika has been working as Madhavi. TMKOC show has changed her life totally from name to fame.
Sonalika Joshi Biography
According to offical source, Sonalika Joshi age is 49 years old, as she was born 5 June 1976 in Mumbai. It means her zodiac sign is Gemini. She follows the Hindu religion and her nationality is Indian. Her height is 5 feet and 3 inches. Her body weight is 62 kg. The body measurements of Sonalika are 36‑32‑36 inches. Sonalika has brown eyes and black hair.
| Name | Sonalika Joshi |
| Profession | Indian TV Actress |
| Born | 5 June 1976 |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, India |
| Age | 49 years old |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Brown, Indian Brahmin |
| Height | 5 feet and 3 inches |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Body Measurements | 36-32-36 inches |
| Eye | Dark Brown |
| Hair | Black |
| Feet Size | 5 (US) |
Early Life Moments
Sonalika Joshi’s parents and siblings’ names are still away from the public eye. However, it is widely known that Sonalika was raised in a Hindu-Marathi family in Kolkata and Mumbai.
Sonalika grew up in a typical middle-class family. She had a keen interest in working as an actor from a young age.
Sonalika went to Miranda High School in Kolkata. She holds a BA in History. She had formal training in Fashion Designing & Theatre. Sonalika is fluent in Marathi, English and Hindi.
Sonalika Joshi Husband and Children
Sameer Joshi is the husband of Sonalika. They have a daughter Arya Joshi. The Joshi family lives in Mumbai. Unlike Sonalika, Sameer does not belong to the entertainment industry.
While her onscreen husband in Taarak Mehta is Mandar Chandwadkar, better known as Atmaram Tukaram Bhide. In fact, Mandar and Sonalika are good friends.
Sonalika Joshi Movies And Tv Shows
Before becoming a member of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, Sonalika Joshi was a theatre artist in the early days of her career. She worked in Bol Bachchan and Choukon theater shows.
Sonalika played roles in Marathi TV shows like Kimayagar, Mahashweta, Nayak and others. In 2008, she started her journey in TMKOC (Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma) as Madhavi Aatmaram Bhide.
Madhavi, Taarak Mehta show, is shown as a businesswoman who sells pickles and papadum to support her on-screen husband Aatmaram Bhide (tuition teacher). They have a daughter Sonu, shown as an academically sound girl.
Her presence in Sonalika has made her famous to a level, where a common man calls her Madhavi or Madhavi Bhabhi. They are being shown as a Marathi family.
In 2015, she hosted the SAB Ke Anokhe Awards first time.
In 2021, she comes as a guest in reality show such as India’s Best Dancer and Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Social Media
Sonalika Joshi has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, where she gives an insight about her personal and professional life.
- Instagram: @jsonalika
Earnings and Net Worth
Sonalika takes around INR 35,000 a day for working in TMKOC. Her net worth is INR 10 cr as of 2025. She gets brand deals too, which she prompts on her social media handles.
Sonalika has become a millionaire from her earnings in TMKOC and investments. She lives in Mumbai in a lavish flat with her husband and daughter.
Sonalika’s Trivia
- Sonalika’s hobbies are dancing, reading books and traveling.
- Sonalika is a fashion nerd too.
- She is a die-hard Dev Anand fan.
- Just like on-screen in TMKOC, Sonalika loves to cook in real life.
- Her ancestors were astrologers.
- Sonalika loves to sing too.
- In real-life too, she loves to wear Sarees.
- She is a cow and animal lover.
- Sonalika loves to watch romantic Bollywood movies.
FAQs
Currently, Sonalika lives in a flat in Mumbai with her family.
Taarak Mehta’s Madhavi’s real name is Sonalika.
Yes, Madhavi is married in real life and her husband name is Sameer Joshi.
Sonalika is still a part of Taarak Mehta and has shown no signs of leaving.
