Sharad Sankla, who is popularly known for his role as Abdul in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, started his journey with films. He was originally known in Bollywood as Charlie for his impeccable mimicry of Charlie Chaplin. However, despite working with some of the biggest Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar, there was a time in his career when he had no work. In an old podcast, The Awaara Musaafir Show, Sharad Sankla spoke about his journey on TMKOC, his struggling phase when he had no work for 8 years, and his bond with Dilip Joshi. (Photo: Instagram)