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Paras Kalnawat, Karan Singh Grover, Shehzada Dhami and more TV actors whose contracts were terminated

A look at television actors, including Paras Kalnawat, Karan Singh Grover, and Shehzada Dhami, whose contracts were abruptly ended.

August 14, 2025 / 14:28 IST
Paras Kalnawat Paras was a part of Anupamaa on Star Plus. He played the role of Samar. However he signed a contract with the rival channel without informing the producers and this led to a termination of the contract. He later joined Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Colors.
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Paras Kalnawat
Paras was a part of Anupamaa on Star Plus. He played the role of Samar. However he signed a contract with the rival channel without informing the producers and this led to a termination of the contract. He later joined Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Colors.
Karan Singh Grover There were reports about his unprofessional behavior because of which he was replaced in Qubool Hai. It included late arrival or absence from sets. Even when present, he would often only shoot for a few hours before leaving and lack of cooperation with co-actors and an indifferent attitude.
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Karan Singh Grover
There were reports about his unprofessional behavior because of which he was replaced in Qubool Hai. It included late arrival or absence from sets. Even when present, he would often only shoot for a few hours before leaving and lack of cooperation with co-actors and an indifferent attitude.
Gurucharan Singh There are reports that on the set of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, he demanded a higher pay and had a behaviour which was difficult to handle. Some speculate that Gurucharan's departure might have been linked to financial struggles or unpaid dues. However, when questioned about payment delays, he responded by saying he preferred to move forward with love and respect.
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Gurucharan Singh
There are reports that on the set of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, he demanded a higher pay and had a behaviour which was difficult to handle. Some speculate that Gurucharan's departure might have been linked to financial struggles or unpaid dues. However, when questioned about payment delays, he responded by saying he preferred to move forward with love and respect.
Gia Manek She played the iconic role of Gopi bahu in Saath Nibhana Saathiya. She was in an exclusive contract with the channel and was terminated from the show due to her participation in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on a rival channel. This was viewed as breach of contract.
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Gia Manek
She played the iconic role of Gopi bahu in Saath Nibhana Saathiya. She was in an exclusive contract with the channel and was terminated from the show due to her participation in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on a rival channel. This was viewed as breach of contract.
Rishabh Sinha Rishabh Sinha, who played the character of Ayaan Ahmed Khan in Qubool Hai, was replaced on the show due to alleged unprofessional behavior and a breach of his exclusivity contract with the channel. The channel served him a legal notice for breach of contract and subsequently sacked him from the show, reportedly.
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Rishabh Sinha
Rishabh Sinha, who played the character of Ayaan Ahmed Khan in Qubool Hai, was replaced on the show due to alleged unprofessional behavior and a breach of his exclusivity contract with the channel. The channel served him a legal notice for breach of contract and subsequently sacked him from the show, reportedly.
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal was replaced in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah due to her pregnancy in 2013. She stated that she had wanted to continue working but was replaced anyway. According to Jennifer, the producers of the show told her that it wouldn't look appropriate to have her pregnant on a family-friendly show. She was also embroiled in a legal battle with the producers of TMKOC, accusing them of sexual harassment and creating a toxic work environment, allegations which she won.
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Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal was replaced in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah due to her pregnancy in 2013. She stated that she had wanted to continue working but was replaced anyway. According to Jennifer, the producers of the show told her that it wouldn't look appropriate to have her pregnant on a family-friendly show. She was also embroiled in a legal battle with the producers of TMKOC, accusing them of sexual harassment and creating a toxic work environment, allegations which she won.
Shilpa Shinde Shilpa Shinde, who initially played the popular character of Angoori Bhabhi in the television show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, was replaced in 2016 due to several disagreements with the show's producers, Sanjay and Benaifer Kohli.
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Shilpa Shinde
Shilpa Shinde, who initially played the popular character of Angoori Bhabhi in the television show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, was replaced in 2016 due to several disagreements with the show's producers, Sanjay and Benaifer Kohli.
Amit Sadh Reports and interviews suggest that Amit Sadh was not officially sacked from a specific show in the same way some other actors have been due to breaches of contract or unprofessionalism. He has stated that he was banned by the television industry, which effectively meant he wasn't offered work, leading him to transition to films.
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Amit Sadh
Reports and interviews suggest that Amit Sadh was not officially sacked from a specific show in the same way some other actors have been due to breaches of contract or unprofessionalism. He has stated that he was banned by the television industry, which effectively meant he wasn't offered work, leading him to transition to films.
Drashti Dhami Drashti was replaced as a host on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 after a few episodes due to what was reportedly negative audience feedback and a perceived lack of connection with her co-host Ranvir Shorey. Manish Paul replaced her in the season.
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Drashti Dhami
Drashti was replaced as a host on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 after a few episodes due to what was reportedly negative audience feedback and a perceived lack of connection with her co-host Ranvir Shorey. Manish Paul replaced her in the season.
Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe They were replaced in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai due to unprofessional conduct, including tantrums and mistreatment of the crew.
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Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe
They were replaced in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai due to unprofessional conduct, including tantrums and mistreatment of the crew.
Entertainment desk
first published: Aug 14, 2025 02:28 pm

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