Gurucharan Singh is a famous Indian television actor, widely known for playing the role of Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He also stays in the limelight for making big headlines about his lifestyle management issues. Despite not being a part of the Taarak Mehta show since 2020, he continues making news.
Who is Gurucharan Singh?
Gurucharan Singh, AKA Sodhi of Taarak Mehta, is a well-known Indian actor known for playing as Sodhi on super-popular Indian television show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The role of Sodhi has been played by multiple actors, but none have the OG effect over audiences as Gurucharan. He was last seen in TMKOC in 2020.
Gurucharan Singh Age
Currently in 2025, Gurucharan Singh age is 52 years old, as he was born on 12 May 1973 in Delhi. He belongs to Sikh community.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Gurucharan Singh |
| Born | 12 May 1973 |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Birth Place | Delhi, Indian |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Faith | Sikhism |
| Ethincity | Dark Brown |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Actor |
Gurucharan Singh Height & Physical Stats
Gurucharan’s Height is 5 feet and 8 inches tall. 85 kg is Gurucharan’s body weight. The feet size of Gurucharan is 9 (US). Black is the colour of his eye and hair.
- Height: 5 feet and 8 inches
- Weight: 85 kg
- Shoe Size: 9 (US)
- Eye & Hair Colour: Black
Early Life, Siblings, Parents
Gurucharan Singh was born in a middle-class Sikh family to the late Sardar Gurdial Singh (father) and Paramjeet Kaur (mother). When it comes to siblings, Gurucharan does not have any brother but he has a cordial relationship with his sister; whose name is not public.
Education
Gurucharan is fluent in Hindi, English and Punjabi. His schooling and graduation happened from Delhi. But Gurucharan has not published the name of his school and college/univercity.
Gurucharan Singh Wife or Relationship Status
Gurucharan is unmarried and has no kids. As of 2025 Gurucharan is single and has no girlfriend. He has not shared any wish to get married too in his 50s. Hence, there is nothing to talk about Gurucharan Singh’s wife and kids.
Professional Career
Gurucharan Singh was in performing arts during his graduation days but had a massive role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Roshan Singh Sodhi. He started the show right from the beginning in 2008.
Gurucharan played the role of Sodhi well. And he became one of the most favourite characters of the show. Sodhi was shown as the owner of Sodhi Garage living in Mumbai in a fictional housing society “Gokuldham Society”.
Despite having a key role, Gurucharan left the show twice. His first span was from 2008 to 2012. He parted ways with the show in 2012 but came back a year later in 2013 after a massive public demand. He then stayed in the show from 2013 to 2020. In 2020, Balwinder Singh Suri replaced him.
Gurucharan has expressed his views to return to TMKOC, but it seems there is no possible return despite still decent audience demand.
- In 2014, he worked in an episode of CID, which was a collaboration with Taarak Mehta show.
- In 2008, he worked in a show named Left Right Left.
- In 2020, he was in a project Tanti auguri a Tommy.
Social Media
Gurucharan has over 1.1 million followers on Instagram, where one can find about his personal and professional life. He has a YouTube channel “Gurucharan-Singh-Official”. But he is not consistent on YT, with limited following. 127k plus is his Facebook following.
- Instagram: @sodhi_gcs
- Facebook: @gcssodhi
- YouTube: @gurucharansinghofficial
Net Worth
Gurucharan Singh’s net worth is possible around 60L (INR). But it keeps on going up and down as after leaving TMKOC, he has seen major financial problems.
Controversies
- In 2020, his fallout with the production team of TMKOC created several headlines. This led him to leave the show from an established position.
- It was 22 April 2024 when Gurucharan went missing. CCTV footage showed him going to an ATM and then vanishing. The Delhi Police searched for him for a month before finding him back. He said that for a month, he went on a spiritual journey to find the next phase of his life. But Gurucharan also said to the media having debt of 60 Lakhs plus was also a reason behind missing.
Gurucharan Singh’s Hobbies and Trivia
- Gurucharan Singh’s hobbies are traveling and trying different cuisines.
- He is a fan of actor Amitabh Bachchan.
- Gurucharan is a massive cricket nerd.
- His real name is Gurucharan, but people know him as Sodhi.
- From 2008 to 2020, Gurucharan lived in Mumbai. But then he returned to Delhi.
- Gurucharan loves classical Indian music.
- He is a fan of former cricketer Kapil Dev.
FAQs
Gurucharan Singh played the role of Sodhi from 2008 to 2012 and 2013 to 2020.
There is no update from the production of Taarak Mehta about Gurucharan coming back to the show.
Gurucharan is unmarried and has no kids.
Gurucharan Singh’s journey finished with TMKOC in 2020. Since then, he has been searching for work as an actor.
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