Bhanu Uday quits 'Saam Daam Dand Bhed'

Actor Bhanu Uday, who plays the male lead on '

Saam Daam Dand Bhed

', is all set to quit the show. He has put in his papers and is currently serving notice period. A source associated with the show informed us, “Bhanu has been working on the show for the past one-and-a-half years and he felt it was time to explore newer opportunities that challenge him as an actor. He also wants to take some time off to focus on his personal life. His contract ends on August 28, but the actor has chosen not to renew it after discussing the same with the production house. The makers have requested him to shoot with them till September 21. His exit track is being worked upon currently. The decision hasn’t caused any bad blood between the actor and the production house. In fact, it’s been an amicable parting.”

Bhanu, however, remained unavailable for comment.

Meanwhile, speculations have been rife that the show is ending soon. Rubbishing the news, producer

Shyamasis Bhattacharya

said, “The show is doing well on the channel. So, I suspect the credibility of these stories and have stopped reacting to such rumours.”