New Delhi: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s former actor Bhavya Gandhi who played Tipendra Jethalal Gada aka Tapu, lost his father, Vinod Gandhi, to Covid-19. Vinod was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai.

According to a report his father was on ventilator, fighting for his life since the last 10 days. His father breathed his last at the hospital after his oxygen level decreased.

Vinod Gandhi was into the construction business. He is survived by his wife Yashoda Gandhi and sons Bhavya and Nischit.

On the work front, Bhavya after leaving the show has done a few Gujarati films like Papa Tamne Nahi Samjhay, Striker, Baap Kamaal Dikro Dhamaal, and more. He also runs a podcast.

Recently, Sambhavna Seth lost her father to Covid-19. Actress Hina Khan also lost her father a few days ago. Actor-YouTuber Rahul Vohra succumbed to coronavirus recently while he was getting treated in the hospital.