TV sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has ingrained itself in the hearts of fans and even popular culture since it started airing in 2008. While the show is beloved for many reasons, its heartwarming and humorous characters are surely its most iconic elements. Among them was ‘Dayaben,’ who was played by Disha Vakani since the show’s beginning. However, the actress went on maternity leave in 2018 and hasn’t returned to Asit Modi’s production ever since. The producer often stated that he was doing all he could to get Disha Vakani back in the shoes of ‘Dayaben.’ But in a recent update, he shared the disappointing news that the actress would not return to the show.
Asit Modi expresses his eagerness to get the iconic ‘Dayaben’ back on TMKOC
Showrunner, Asit Modi recently sat for a candid chat with News 18 Showsha, during which he discussed the absence of the iconic ‘Dayaben’ on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The producer acknowledged that she was an integral part of the show and that he desperately wanted her back as well. However, he noted that there had been an unfortunate delay on their end due to changing circumstances. Asit can be quoted as saying:
“It is very important to bring back Dayaben because I also miss her. Sometimes circumstances change in such a way that certain things happen and it gets delayed. Sometimes the story gets prolonged. Sometimes some big events come. There were elections in 2024, there was IPL and then the World Cup matches, the rainy season. It gets delayed because of some reasons.”
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