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Disha Vakani to Dheeraj Dhoopar; TV celebs who disappointed fans by quitting their popular shows

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jun 22, 2022, 14:58 IST
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Disha Vakani to Dheeraj Dhoopar; TV celebs who disappointed fans by quitting their popular shows

Some TV characters make a huge impact on people’s lives and create a special place in their hearts. However, it’s heartbreaking for fans when such actors call it quits and leave their shows midway. Actors like Disha Vakani, Dheeraj Dhoopar and others might have made an exit from their respective shows but they tend to forever be loved for their roles and amazing performances. Take a look at a list of actors who disappointed fans by quitting their popular show midway.

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Disha Vakani

Disha played the iconic and popular character of Daya Ben in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah until she decided to quit five years ago. The actress has entertained fans to the next level for over a decade. However, her sudden exit from the show disappointed fans more than ever. Fans have been missing her for the longest time. The audience was eagerly expecting her return until the producer of the show Asit Kumar Modi said they will get a new Daya soon. Reports are that Rakhi Vijan has been approached for the role.

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Dheeraj Dhoopar

Dheeraj Dhoopar aka The Karan Luthra of Kundali Bhagya recently made an exit from the popular daily soap. His exit was something fans took a bit too personal. The actor trended over the internet for weeks with fans expressing their grief over the same. In an exclusive interview with BT, the actor confirmed to have taken this big step to cherish fatherhood. In another report, Dheeraj is likely to be seen in another show opposite Surbhi Chandna.

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Sunil Grover

Sunil Grover made a shocking exit from The Kapil Sharma Show leaving fans heartbroken. Grover played the character of Dr Mashoor Gulati and fans loved it beyond words. However, due to a rift between the host of the show Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover, the comedian-actor choose to call it quit. Fans excepted his return in the show for the longest time but unfortunately it did not happen.

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Gashmeer Mahajani

Gashmeer made his way up in the industry with his amazing performance as Aditya Singh Tripathi in Imlie. However, the actor revealed that he has a number of big projects lined up and couldn’t dedicate the desired time to the show. His exit changed the dynamics of the popular show and fans still miss seeing him in Imlie.

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Shailesh Lodha

Shailesh Lodha played the famous character of Taarak in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. His character was loved and known for his calm personality in the show and the willingness to solve problems in his best friend Jethalal’s life. However, the actor recently exited and is all set to host a new TV show ‘Waah Bhai Waah’. In an exclusive interview with ETimesTV, the actor refused to talk about his exit from TMKOC. Fans were more than disappointed with the news

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Hina Khan

Hina made headlines for quitting the famous daily soap Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The actress created the character of Akshara in the most beautiful way possible. However, fans found her exit heartbreaking and expected her to return. There were several rumours as to why the actress left but fans do miss their Akshara but Hina is now going places and is seen on international platforms like the Cannes Film Festival and movies, webshows too.

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Shabir Ahluwalia

Abhi and Pragya were fans' all-time favourite reel-life couple. They connected with them quickly after the show went on air. Shabir was shown to be in a coma in a few of the episodes and fans didn’t expect it to be the end of Abhi and Pragya. Sadly the actor exited and it remains fans one of the biggest disappointments.
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