Overview
- Disha Vakani’s brother Mayur Vakani said she is focused on motherhood and will not return to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
- Creator Asit Modi told News18 earlier this year that Vakani would not be coming back and that another actor would take over the Dayaben role if needed.
- The production has been searching and auditioning for a replacement to revive the iconic character.
- Vakani has been absent since taking maternity leave in 2018, despite persistent fan requests for her comeback.
- The sitcom continues to post strong longevity markers, logging around 17 years on air and about 4,500 episodes as its storytelling leans more on the wider ensemble.