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Imlie's Mayuri Deshmukh to Anupamaa's Nidhi Shah: 8 TV actors who returned to their popular shows after quitting midway

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Sep 12, 2022, 12:32 IST
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Imlie's Mayuri Deshmukh to Anupamaa's Nidhi Shah: 8 TV actors who returned to their popular shows after quitting midway

Exciting and entertaining TV shows go a lot behind the camera that the audience aren’t quite aware of. Many TV celebs like Nidhi Shah, Mayuri Deshmukh and others struggled to keep up with the show and decided to quit their journey. However, fans along with the makers demanded their return in their respective TV shows soon after. Here’s a list of TV celebs who made a comeback after quitting the show.

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Mayuri Deshmukh

Mayuri Deshmukh, who portrayed the role of Malini in famous TV show Imlie, decided to end her journey in the show a few months ago. However, with new twists and turns in the show and the new 5 year leap concept, the makers realised the need of Malini (Mayuri) to increase its entertainment quotient. The actress made a comeback into the show and amazed fans with her performance.

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Nidhi Shah

Nidhi is loved and appreciated for her on-screen character ‘Kinjal’ in Anupamaa. The actress struggled to keep up with the TV show’s tight schedule and decided to end her journey. However with raising fan following, Anupamaa has secured the no. 1 position in the TRP chart. Nidhi Shah dropped her decision to leave the show and is continuing as Kinjal.

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Shivangi Joshi

Shivangi left fans shocked when she quit the popular TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai after her character Naira’s death. Fans were quite upset and demanded her return in the show. Not much after, the actress made a comeback into the show with a different character named Sirat. The actress was also a part of Rohit Shetty’s stunt based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi.

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Rubina Dilaik

Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik was loved for her character Soumya in Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki. The actress called it quits midway after an alleged rift with the makers. However, she returned to the TV show and made it more entertaining later.

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Sushant Singh Rajput

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who rose to major fame with his on-screen character Manav in the TV show Pavitra Rishta, has quit the show midway. However, he decided to return for one last episode and make fans smile.

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Manit Johra

Manit played the role of Rishab in Kundali Bhagya. The actor left the show and joined the star cast of Naagin 6. However, after a leap in Kundali Bhagya, the makers decided to bring Manit back into the show.

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Sudha Chandran

Naagin 6 actress Sudha Chandran, who played the role of Rishab’s mom, left the show midway. However, after the leap, makers chose to bring Sudha back.

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Siddharth Bodke

Siddharth played the role of ‘Jagtap’ in the popular TV show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. The actor had to make an exit because of his personal issues. However, fans loved his character and demanded his return. Post the 5 year leap, Siddharth returned to the show.

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