Popular TV actor Bhavya Gandhi has become one of the unfortunate ones to lose their loved ones in this pandemic. The actor who has essayed the role of Tipendra Jethalal Gada aka Tapu in the long-running sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, lost his father recently with covid. After having tested positive, Mr. Vinod Gandhi was admitted to the hospital due to low oxygen levels. He was on the ventilator for the last 10 days and fighting for his life. 

Things however spiralled out of control with his condition deteriorating rapidly. He passed away soon after leaving the family in shock and misery. The late Mr. Vinod Gandhi was into construction business. May his Soul Rest in Peace. Apart from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Bhavya is also active in Gujarati cinema and theatre.