Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer CONFIRMS getting a replacement for Shailesh Lodha

Earlier, there were reports that actor Shailesh Lodha aka Taarak Mehta of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is quitting the show. Producer of the show Asit Modi even confirmed that he indeed is quitting but they did not reveal the replacement of Shailesh. A few days back, it was reported that actor Jaineeraj Rajpurohit has been approached for the role of Shailesh. Now, the latest update suggests that the show has found a replacement in Sachin Shroff.

That’s right! In an exclusive conversation with AajTak, TMKOC producer Asit Modi revealed that Shailesh Lodha has been replaced by Sachin Shroff who is roped in to play Taarak Mehta on the show and has already started shooting.

Speaking about the new development, Modi said, “Yes, we have cast Sachin Shroff in our show. Sachin is coming in place of Shailesh Lodha in this show. Sachin has also started shooting. With Shailesh, we had tried a lot to find a middle ground but he left the show. Now, because of this viewers can’t be kept waiting. I had to bring someone on the show for them. I wish to God that even Sachin receives the same love from the audience.”

 

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Asit even further added, “See, it is a journey of 15 years, it is obvious that the ups and downs will keep on coming. After all, the audience is our priority. I don’t want to disappoint them. We have a team of good writers and direction, so hopefully, people will accept Sachin in the role of Taarak Mehta.”

Speaking about replacements, there were reports of replacing Disha Vakani who essays the role of Dayaben in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. As per the reports, Disha was said to get replaced by Kajal Pisal who will be gracing the show as the new Dayaben. The source revealed to the portal, “If Kajal gets finalised, she will have to start shooting tentatively from next month.”

Also read: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer REACTS to Shailesh Lodha’s exit: Show rukega nahi