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From Aneri Vajani to Tejasswi Prakash; TV celebs who quit popular daily soaps to participate in reality shows

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jul 3, 2022, 15:27 IST
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From Aneri Vajani to Tejasswi Prakash; TV celebs who quit popular daily soaps to participate in reality shows

Recently, Aneri Vajani quit one of the most popular shows Anupamaa to participate in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, a stunt-based reality show. However, she is not the only one who left a popular show for reality shows, there are more too. Take a look:

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Aneri Vajani

Aneri Vajani played the role of Anuj Kapadia's (Gaurav Khanna) sister 'Malvika' in the popular show Anupamaa. She received a lot of love and appreciation for her onscreen performance as Mukku. The actress, who is currently bracing her fears in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 in Cape Town, quit Anupamaa in order to participate in the show.

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Pavitra Punia

Pavitra Punia, who has been a part of several popular shows quit 'Baalveer Returns' to participate in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 14. She essayed the character of 'Timnasa' in the show. In an interview, she shared that she regrets quitting the show. She said, "Well, till date I got so many messages from kids that they loved my role of Timnasa in Baalveer Returns. They still make beautiful collages and request to return the show with a third season. Seeing so much love for these young kids I feel bad and regret the decision of quitting the show. Though, I am happy that Bigg Boss came my way and it changed my life professionally as well personally. However, it makes me feel bad to participate in Bigg Boss. I had to quit such a lovely running show.”

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Tejasswi Prakash

Before Bigg Boss 15, Tejasswi Prakash was seen in a comedy show. She quit the show soon after the controversial reality show was offered to her. However, the actress emerged as the winner of the show and bagged Ekta Kapoor's Naagin 6.

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Rohan Mehra

Rohan Mehra played the role of 'Naksh Singhania' in one of the longest-running television shows Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The actor became a household name because of his role in the show. However, he quit the show to be a part of Bigg Boss 10. The actor was one of the most loved contestants on the show.

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Naina Singh

Naina Singh who played the role of Rhea Mehra in the show Kumkum Bhagya left the show to become a part of Bigg Boss 14. She entered the reality show as a wildcard contestant. After coming out of the show, she said that she regretted her decision of doing Bigg Boss. In an exclusive interview with ETimesTV, she said, "After Bigg Boss, my life became more miserable. I don't have any regrets of leaving Kumkum Bhagya but I do regret doing Bigg Boss".

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Nishant Singh Malkhani

Nishant Singh Malkhani portrayed the role of 'Akshat Jindal' opposite Kanika Mann in the show Guddan Tumse Na Ho Paayega. He was loved by the viewers for his stint. He quit the show to participate in Bigg Boss 14.

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Daljiet Kaur

Daljiet Kaur, who appeared in popular daily soap Guddan Tumse Na Ho Paayega bid adieu to the show after getting an offer for Bigg Boss 13. The actress essayed the role of Antara in the show.

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Paras Chhabrra

Paras Chhabrra was one of the most talked-about contestants in Bigg Boss 13. Soon after he entered the game, he emerged as a tough competition. Before doing the reality show, he was a part of Aghori.

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Sidhant Gupta

Sidhant Gupta played the role of 'Kunj' in the show Tashan-E-Ishq. With his performance, he soon became the talk of the town. He quit the show to participate in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.

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