- By Ridhi Suri
- Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:21 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the highly popular sitcom in Hindi television, has enjoyed immense success over a decade, amassing a considerable fan base. Recently, the show faced criticism from fans due to the absence of the iconic character Dayaben. Following this, a 'Boycott TMKOC' trend started on social media over dissatisfaction with the makers' unfulfilled promise regarding the return of Disha Vakani aka Dayaben. Soon, speculation arose about the possibility of the show going off-air soon. Now, producer Asit Kumarr Modi has addressed the controversy.
According to TellyChakkar, Asit Kumarr Modi recently addressed concerns about 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' going off-air and clarified that the show will continue. He emphasised his commitment to entertaining the audience, stating that despite difficulties, Daya's character will return. "I’m here to entertain my audience and I will never lie to my viewers. Only due to certain circumstances, we are unable to bring Daya’s character back on time. But, that does not mean that the character is not going to enter the show at all! Whether it is Disha Vakani or someone else, the time will tell. But, it’s my promise to the audience that Daya will be back, and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is going nowhere," the statement read.
Adding, "It is not an easy task to run a comedy show for fifteen years. It is one of a kind, which has not witnessed a single leap."
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For those unaware, Disha Vakani took maternity leave in 2017 from her role in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.' However, she didn't resume her part in the show afterward. Subsequently, several actors, including Jennifer Mistry, Shailesh Lodha, and Neha Mehta, also departed from the series at later stages. On the 15th anniversary of producer Asit Kumarr Modi spoke about Disha and Daya's role.
He said, "In this journey of 15 years, a hearty congratulations to all of them. One such artist is whom we cannot forget. That artist isDaya Bhabhi aka Disha Vakani. She has entertained the fans and also made us laugh for all these years. Fans have been waiting for her to come back and I promise you all that Disha Vakani will soon be back to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah."
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