Actor Disha Vakani’s absence from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been long-standing. Disha, who plays the role of Dayaben in Asit Kumarr Modi’s popular sitcom, took maternity leave in 2018 and hasn’t returned since. While Asit Modi has frequently assured fans of his efforts to bring back Dayaben, he has now confirmed that Disha will not be rejoining the show.
In his conversation with News 18 Showsha, Asit addressed Disha’s prolonged absence from the show. He emphasised the significance of bringing back the iconic character and acknowledged delays on their part.
“It is very important to bring back Dayaben because I also miss her. Sometimes circumstances change in such a way that certain things happen and it gets delayed. Sometimes the story gets prolonged.
Sometimes some big events come. There were elections in 2024, there was IPL and then the World Cup matches, the rainy season. It gets delayed because of some reasons,” the show’s creator said.
Asit Modi further disclosed that Vakani is unlikely to return to the show, as she is currently focused on raising her two children.
“I am still trying. I believe Disha Vakani can’t be back. She has two children. She is like my sister. Even today, we have a very close relationship with her family. My sister Disha Vakani has tied a Rakhi to me. Her father and brother are also a family to me. You worked together for 17 years, and it became your extended family,” he added.
“It is difficult for her now (to return to the show). For women, life changes after marriage. Working with small children and managing the house is really a bit difficult for them. But I am still positive. I feel somewhere that god will do some miracle and she will return. If she comes, then it will be a good thing. If for some reason she does not come, then I will have to bring another Dayabin for the show,” Asit Modi concluded.
Asit said that the auditions for the much-loved character are currently underway.
