Overview

• Vakani was spotted on September 3 at the Mumbai pandal wearing a pink-and-green saree and a face mask.
• She avoided posing for photographers, moved with security, and briefly interacted with fans before entering.
• Videos and photos from the visit circulated widely on social media.
• Vakani has remained off Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since going on maternity leave in 2018.
• Creator Asit Kumarr Modi recently told News18 it is difficult for her to return and that he may cast another Dayaben, after a Raksha Bandhan video featuring Vakani drew criticism from former co-star Jennifer Mistry.