Nitish Bhaluni is one of the most famous modern-day television actors, known for being Tapu in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He got this role in February 2023, replacing Raj Anandkat; who left TMKOC in December 2022. Nitish is also known as the third actor to play Tapu, which is one of the key characters of Taarak Mehta.
Nitish Bhaluni Biography
Nitish Bhaluni was born in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh, in 1999. He is a Gen Z actor who is 5 feet 10 inches tall. Nitish is a Hindu. He grew up with his brother Vinish Bhaluni. However, Nitish has not shared the names of his parents. However, he shared their pictures and videos on social media.
His formal education, schooling, happened in Rampur, and then he went to HP’s Hamirpur to pursue Polytechnic engineering from the Government Polytechnic.
Having a deeper love for acting led him to Mumbai. Nitish is a Hindu.
Nitish Bhaluni Age
As of 2025, Nitish Bhaluni’s age is 26 years old, as he was born on 26 September 1999.
Wiki Overview

| Name | Nitish Bhaluni |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Born | 26 September, 1999 |
| Birth Place | Rampur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Faith | Hindu |
| Ethincity | Brown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actor and Model |
| Height | 5 feet and 10 inches |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye and Hair Colour | Black |
| Langauge Known | Hindi and English |
| Martial Status | Unmarried |
Nitish Bhaluni Movies & TV Shows: Professional Career
Meri Doli Mere Angana in 2021 became the initial project in Nitish Bhaluni’s career as an actor. He is the first person from his family to become an actor.
The major change in Nitish’s life came in February 2023 when he got the role of Tapu in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Before Nitish, Bhavya Gandhi (2008 to 2017) and Raj Anadkat (2017 to 2022) had played the character of Tapu.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the biggest and successful shows in Indian television history. It started back in 2008 and still has a great viewership.
Nitish plays as Tapu, who is shown as the son of Jethalal and Daya Gada. He is the leading person of Tapu Sena, with Sonu, Gogi, Goli and Pinku are his friends. He is being shown as a naughty and street-smart person.
Social Media
Nitish Bhaluni’s fame of TMKOC has made him have a decent number of followers, 335K plus, on Instagram. He runs a YouTube channel with 110K plus subscribers.
Nitish’s fans can know more about his personal life and professional life on Instagram and YouTube.
- Instagram: @nitishbhaluni8
- YouTube: @nitishbhaluni08
Nitish Bhaluni Net Worth
Nitish makes money from working in TMKOC as Tapu, YouTube vlogs and social media brand collaborations. While his family lives in HP, he mostly stays in Mumbai now. His net worth is estimated at around INR 4 cr.
Trivia & Other Unknown Facts
- Nitish Bhaluni’s hobbies are travelling, dancing and clubbing.
- While growing up, Nitish loved to have fun at the International Lavi Fair in Rampur. It happens once a year.
- Nitish loves to eat Himachali Momos and Sidhu.
- Nitish grew up as a fan of Salman Khan and Ranvir Kapoor.
- He is a big fan of cricket.
- Nitish is unmarried and has not disclosed his relationship status.
- While growing up, he loved to travel to Shimla and Delhi.
- Nitish has a deep love for coastal places, with Goa and Bali being his favourites.
- While growing up, Nitish had a dream of becoming a cricket player.
- Nitish is a dog and animal lover.
FAQs
Nitish takes INR 20,000 per episode for playing the role of Tapu in TMKOC.
Nitish joined TMKOC in February 2023 as Tapu.
Nitish is known as the third actor to play Tapu in TMKOC.
Nitish Bhaluni is the person who has been working as Tapu since February 2023.
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