Fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah have been missing Disha Vakani, who portrayed Dayaben, one of the show’s most beloved characters. According to an India Today report, producer Asit Modi, who previously promised fans that he would bring the character and actress back, has kept his promise. As the makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah celebrate the show’s 15th anniversary, Asit Modi affirmed Disha’s return.
Several actors left Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in a couple of months, with some citing ill-treatment, harassment and payment issues as reasons for their exit. Shailesh Lodha also quit the show earlier this year. Years after taking a maternity break, Disha will be making her comeback on the show.
According to an India Today report, Asit Modi said, “In this journey of 15 years, a hearty congratulations to all of them. One such artist is whom we cannot forget. That artist is Daya Bhabhi aka Disha Vakani. She has entertained the fans and also made us laugh for all these years. Fans have been waiting for her to come back and I promise you all that Disha Vakani will soon be back to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.”
For over a decade, Disha portrayed Dayaben on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She hadn’t been on the television program since taking maternity leave in 2017. She and her spouse, Mayur Padia, welcomed a daughter in 2017 and a boy in May of this year.