Overview

• The recently surfaced photo shows Vakani embracing her Gujarati roots in a colourful bandhani saree and traditional jewellery while posing with a young child.
• Viewers shared nostalgic messages online, calling for the actress to reprise her beloved Dayaben character after her eight-year hiatus.
• Some netizens have speculated that Vakani’s absence reflects unhappiness in her marriage to Mayur Pandya.
• Vakani left the sitcom in 2017 for maternity leave and has since focused on raising two children with her husband.
• Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah continues to top weekly television ratings with a 2.3 TRP despite the absence of its iconic Dayaben character.