Palak Sindhwani denies breaching her contract with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: “They are making my exit difficult”

Actor Palak Sindhwani who plays the role of Sonu Bhide in the long-running comedy ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ has been in the news for apparent breaches of contract with the producers of the show. The makers served her a notice citing several breaches of key provisions in her exclusive artist agreement which they say led to harm to her character and the show. They served this notice in response to apparent unauthorised third-party endorsements and appearances she participated in without written consent as required as per her contract.

The producers, Neela Film Productions, say that the breaches continued despite oral and verbal warnings given to her and therefore the notice was served to her. As per the Times of India’s report, Palak Sindhwani revealed that she took the decision to quit the show and informed the production house on August 8. They told her that it would take some time and that they would give her the appropriate email to send her official resignation letter to, but this did not happen.

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Palak Sindhwani reacts to allegations

While reacting to the allegations, Palak told BT, “I had informed the production house on August 8 about my decision to quit the show. They decided to take some time and then told me that I will be given an official email to which I could mail the resignation letter but that never happened. They delayed approving my resignation and after a few weeks to my surprise I saw articles in media about how I had breached the contract.”

She further said, “I signed their contract 5 years ago and they denied giving me a copy of it. I received a copy on September 19, 2024. They had agreed to let me continue brand endorsements and post the pandemic I also started brand endorsements on social media. They didn’t say anything then but after I announced my decision to quit they have started this plan of action. I’ve also taken legal advise and will follow what’s right for my career. I wanted to quit the show for health reasons and professional growth. I have had several meetings but there is no solution yet. This is exploitation and I never expected this after working with them for five years. Just because I want to quit Taarak Mehta, they are making my exit difficult.”

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