From Gurucharan Singh to Shailesh Lodha, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal and others: Popular Taarak actors who left the show midway

Gurucharan Singh aka former Sodhi from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been making headlines after he allegedly went missing. Over the years many popular Taarak actors exited the show for their respective reasons. Let’s take a look..

Gurucharan Singh has been with the well-known sitcom since its inception. However, he chose to exit the show because of his father's health concerns. The actor decided to prioritize his father's well-being. While there were rumours of disagreements with the production house, Gurucharan never officially addressed them. Subsequently, Balvinder Singh took over his role in the show.

Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, who played the role of Mrs Roshan Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, quit the show after 15 years. The actress made serious allegations of mental and sexual harassment against the show's producer, Asit Kumarr Modi.

Bhavya Gandhi, famously known as the OG Tapu, received immense love and popularity for his portrayal. He graced the show for a remarkable 8 long years. Bhavya essentially grew up on the show, starting as a child artist. Fans strongly feel that Bhavya embodied the role perfectly, and they still long for his presence on the show. The actor's character was taken over by Raj Anandkat.Bhavya Gandhi, famously known as the OG Tapu, received immense love and popularity for his portrayal. He graced the show for a remarkable 8 long years. Bhavya essentially grew up on the show, starting as a child artist. Fans strongly feel that Bhavya embodied the role perfectly, and they still long for his presence on the show. The actor's character was taken over by Raj Anandkat.

Monika Bhadoriya portrayed an intriguing role in the TV series. She portrayed the character of Bawri in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The actress made the decision to part ways with the show due to conflicts with the producers. Monika was associated with the show for six years and was later replaced by Navina Wadekar. In an interview with ETimes TV, she mentioned, "Yes, I have exited the show. It has been over two months since I left. I will miss the character a lot as I had shaped it in my own way."

Nidhi Bhanushali, who portrayed Sonu Bhide, decided to leave the show midway to focus on her higher studies. She was pursuing a BA degree and wanted to devote all her time to her academics. The actress started her television journey with the show and remained a part of it for more than 6 years. Subsequently, Palak Sindhwani stepped into her role after her departure.

Neha Mehta's portrayal of Anjali Taarak Mehta in Taarak Mehta was adored by many fans. Despite being a part of the show since its inception, she decided to say goodbye to the show. Having been associated with the show for 12 years, Neha departed in 2020. Sunayana Fozdar, known for her role in Qubool Hai, took over Neha's character after her exit.

Shailesh Lodha was a significant part of the show for over ten years. He was adored for his depiction of Taarak Mehta in the popular TV series. However, he departed from the show midway due to some creative disagreements. After a few months, Sachin Shroff stepped into his role. Shailesh shared details about his departure with ETimes TV. Reports suggest that Shailesh was dissatisfied with his contract on the show and was seeking better opportunities.

Raj Anadkat, a well-known actor from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, surprised fans with his departure from the TV show. He announced his exit officially on social media. In his post, he confirmed that he had parted ways with the sitcom and expressed gratitude to everyone for their love and support. Subsequently, Nitish Bhaluni took over his role.