TMKOC Actor Mandar Chandwadkar Offered Young Dharmendra's Role

Mandar Chandwadkar, the actor known for playing Aatmaram Bhide in the show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,' was offered a role early in his career.

In his childhood, he was in a stage play and was discovered by Mac Mohan, who suggested him for the role of young Dharmendra in a movie.

Though the actor didn't take the role at that time, he kept pursuing acting.

His family was supportive.

He also acted in ad films, including one with Ahsaas Channa.