- By Aarushi Raina
- Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been making headlines for introducing new characters and exit speculations of popular actors playing iconic characters, including Dilip Joshi, Munmun Dutta and others. Among them was the name of Ambika Ranjankar, who plays the role of Komanl Hathi in the show, surfaced online after viewers noticed her missing from the current plot. Amid the exit rumours, the actress set the record straight, revealing that she was away for some personal reasons.
Ambika Ranjankar Reacts To TMOKC Exit Rumours
Mrs Hathi cleared all doubts about her being missing from show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
In an interview with Tellychakkar, the actress said, “No, I haven’t quit the show. I am very much a part of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah."
She further added, “Well, for some personal reasons, I was away. I needed some time for myself."
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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s New Members
The show's new storyline will see a Rajasthani family join the Gokuldham society. The Gokuldham family has been evolving over time with new members and a fresh storyline. Now, producer Asit Kumarr Modi has introduced Rajasthani family members, including Dharti Bhatt, Kuldeep Gor, Akshaan Sehrawat, and Maahi Bhadra, who will be seen playing Rupa Baditop, Ratan Binjola, Veer, and Bansari in the show. Their presence will add humour and cultural flavour to the main cast of TMKOC. Other details are still kept under wraps.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which was written and produced by Asit Kumarr Modi, premiered on Sony SAB in 2008. The show has been running on television for the last 17 years and has given viewers some memorable, relatable characters like Jethalal, Champaklal Jayantilal Gada, Krishnan Subramaniam Iyer, Babita Iyer, Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide and others. Tapu Sena is off course. The show also saw newcomers, including Khushi Mali, Sunayana Fozdar, Sachin Shroff, and Nitish Bhaluni.