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From Kush Shah’s rumoured exit to Gurucharan Singh, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal and more: Popular Taarak Mehta actors who made an exit from the show

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jun 20, 2024, 21:20 IST
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From Kush Shah’s rumoured exit to Gurucharan Singh, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal and more: Popular Taarak Mehta actors who made an exit from the show

Kush Shah, best known for his role of Goli in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah had been making headlines for his rumoured exit from the show. Over the years many popular actors of the show exited Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The list includes Gurucharan Singh, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal and others. Take a look.

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Kush Shah

Kush Shah, famous for playing Goli in "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" (TMKOC), has been a part of the show since the beginning. However, the recent rumors suggested that he might bid farewell to the show. In the midst of these rumors, a fan of Goli, also known as Kush Shah's fan, shared a photo on social media. The picture captured a spontaneous moment between the fan and Kush Shah in New York, with the fan's caption revealing a surprising twist. The post read, 'Out of nowhere, I bumped into Kush Shah aka Goli in New York, while heading to the Statue of Liberty. He mentioned that he has exited the show and is focusing on his studies in New York.' The Reddit comments section is buzzing with mixed reactions. One fan expressed, "Oh nooooooo:/" I really enjoyed his banter with Jethalal. Anyway, it might be for the best." Another fan sadly remarked, "Now we won't have as much fun," adding a crying face emoji to convey their disappointment.

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Gurucharan Singh

Gurucharan Singh, a familiar face on the popular sitcom, has been part of the show since the very beginning. Despite his long tenure, he made the tough decision to leave the series due to his father's health issues. Putting his family first, the actor chose to prioritize his father's welfare above all else. Although there were speculations about conflicts with the production team, Gurucharan never directly commented on these rumors. As a result, Balvinder Singh stepped in to take on his character in the show.

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Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal

Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, known for portraying the character of Mrs. Roshan Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, decided to leave the show after dedicating 15 years to it. The actress raised significant concerns by accusing the show's producer, Asit Kumarr Modi, of mental and sexual harassment. Following her exit, Monaz Mevawalla took over the role of Roshan Singh Sodhi.


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Neha Mehta

Neha Mehta, who played Anjali Taarak Mehta in Taarak Mehta, was beloved by many fans for her portrayal. Even though she was part of the show from the beginning, she chose to bid farewell to the series. After being associated with the show for 12 years, Neha left in 2020. Sunayana Fozdar, recognized for her role in Qubool Hai, stepped into Neha's character after her departure.

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Raj Anadkat

Raj Anadkat, a popular actor from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, shocked fans by leaving the TV show. He made his departure official on social media. In his post, he confirmed his exit from the sitcom and thanked everyone for their love and support. Following his departure, Nitish Bhaluni stepped into his role.

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Monika Bhadoriya

Monika Bhadoriya played a captivating role in the TV series, portraying the character of Bawri in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She decided to leave the show due to disagreements with the producers. Monika dedicated six years to the show before being replaced by Navina Wadekar.

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Nidhi Bhanushali

Nidhi Bhanushali, who played Sonu Bhide, chose to exit the show midway to concentrate on her higher studies. She was pursuing a BA degree and aimed to dedicate all her time to academics. Nidhi began her television career with the show and stayed with it for over 6 years. Following her departure, Palak Sindhwani took on her role.

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Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal

Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, known for portraying the character of Mrs. Roshan Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, decided to leave the show after dedicating 15 years to it. The actress raised significant concerns by accusing the show's producer, Asit Kumarr Modi, of mental and sexual harassment. Following her exit, Monaz Mevawalla took over the role of Roshan Singh Sodhi.

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Bhavya Gandhi

Bhavya Gandhi, famously known as the original Tapu, was adored by many and gained immense popularity for his role. He was a part of the show for an impressive 8 years, essentially growing up on screen since he started as a child artist. Fans truly believed Bhavya portrayed the character flawlessly, and they still miss his presence on the show. The role of the character was later assumed by Raj Anandkat.

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