TV stars who left their shows while their characters enjoyed peak popularity: Hina Khan to Disha Vakani

Hindi TV serials are the heart of any Indian household, and over the years, some actors have become regular faces on television. Even though they were at the peak of their popularity, many of these faces ended up leaving their shows behind in the middle itself for a variety of reasons. From Hina Khan to Disha Vakani and more, here are some of the popular stars who left their TV shows at the peak of their popularity.

Hina Khan is one of the most popular names in the TV industry as of right now. She was best known for her role in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ as Akshara for almost 8 years. However, when the show was at its peak, the actress decided to move on from it and leave it behind. The actress felt that her character’s story had come to an end, which is why she opted to leave the show. However, there was a dispute over creative differences between her and Rajan Shah as well.

Mehra, who had risen to fame with Hina Khan on ‘Yeh Rishta,’ followed her footsteps and left the show a few months after she announced her departure. In an old interview with us, the actor had revealed that he had decided because he wished to prioritize his health. He had shared at the time that the long work hours were taking their toll and that his immunity had dipped at the time.

Disha Vakani was once on every Indian household’s TV as the leading lady of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma.’ However, in September 2017, it was first revealed that the actress would be going on a maternity break. While fans had been left wondering as to when she would reprise her role, Vakani never returned. She chose to prioritize her family life and focused on caring for her child. In an interview with us last year, her brother, Mayur Vakani, aka Sundarlal, who is still a part of the show, revealed that she has moved on and is focusing on being a mother. Till now, no one else has been cast in Daya Ben’s role.

Aishwarya Sharma rose to fame for her role in ‘Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Meiin,’ however, after a while, the actress decided to take a step back from the project. While she did not directly address her departure, a report at the time from Bollywood Life revealed that one of the reasons as to why she left was that her character’s cycle was almost at the end. The main plot of the love triangle had also shifted, which left little scope for her character to continue and grow on the show.

After Disha Vakani, actor Shaliesh Lodha was the most loved actor on ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma.’ However, after disputes with the creator of the show, Asit Kumar Modi, the actor chose to part ways with the beloved show in the middle. The role was taken over by actor Sachin Shroff.

Bhavya Gandhi had been a part of the ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma’ universe since he was a child, playing the titular role of the mischievous Tappu, Jethalal’s son. However, as he grew older, the actor wanted to venture out with other projects. In an episode of ‘Hindi Rush’, the actor revealed that there was no growth for his character in the show and that he had been reduced to being a side character. On top of that, he wished to venture out and work in films rather than getting typecast into one type of role.