Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame actress Disha Vakani, best known as 'Daya Ben' in the show, has been missed on screen by fans after her exit from the show seven years ago. Now, her reel and real-life brother Mayur Vakani spilled the beans over whether the actress intends to make a come back on the show.
Talking to ETimes, Mayur stated that Disha won't be reprising her role as the iconic Daya on the show as she is busy fulfilling her duties of being a mother in real life.
He said, “I have seen her journey closely since I am two years older than her. One thing I’ve realised is that when you perform with honesty and belief, God’s blessings follow. She truly is blessed, but along with that, she has also worked extremely hard. That is why people have showered so much love on her as Daya."
Recalling a major life lesson shared by his father, Mayur stated, “My father always taught me the right way—that even in life, we are actors. Whatever role we are given, we should perform it sincerely. We still follow his teachings. Currently, she is playing the role of a mother in real life and she is performing that role with full dedication. I truly believe this was always in my sister’s mind too."
Disha Vakani quit Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2018 after taking maternity leave following the birth of her daughter in 2017. Recently, Asit Modi confirmed to News18 Showsha that Disha will not be returning to the beloved sitcom.
Earlier, during a conversation with Money Control, Asit Modi spoke about Disha Vakani's anticipated return on the show as the beloved Daya Ben.
He said, “I'm often asked when Dayaben will return to the show. I've never shown that the character has exited the show. People still remember Dayaben fondly, even after 7-8 years. It's a tough question for me, as replacing Disha Vakani would be difficult. Any new artist would struggle to fill the void she left. It's not easy for women to balance work and family after marriage. I still pray that she returns to the show. We're serious about bringing Dayaben back, and as soon as she returns, Popatlal's wedding will happen. Dayaben's presence is essential for Popatlal's wedding."
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been entertaining audiences for 17 years and recently achieved the milestone of 4,500 episodes, continuing to hold a steady place on the TRP charts.
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