Dayaben will return for sure but not overnight, we will have to create a zabardast re-entry for her, says Taarak Mehta producer Asit Kumarr Modi

Viewers were eagerly waiting for Dayaben's return in the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, especially with a promo of the show hinting at her re-entry going on air. The latest episode of the show saw Sundar arriving at the Gokuldham society with his friends and not Dayaben which disappoints Jethalal. In the new promo released by the channel, Sundar assures Jethalal he'll go back to Ahmedabad and convince his mother to send Dayaben back in three months. Jethalal negotiates for two months and announces he'll go on a hunger strike if Daya doesn't come back by then.
However, the twist in the show didn't go down well with the excited viewers who have been waiting eagerly for Dayaben to return to the show. The disappointed viewers trolled the makers of the show for apparently playing with the emotions of the fans.
Reacting to this, Asit Kumarr Modi, the producer of the show, said, "Ab yeh story ka mamla hai. We are working everything out but it will take some time. I agree that people are literally abusing us as people are emotionally attached to the show. I do think about the fans who comment online and respect their views. Daya bhabhi aayegi. While we would definitely want Disha (Vakani) to come back as Daya, we are simultaneously also auditioning for the character. If she comes back, it will be very good as she is like family. But since her return doesn't seem to be possible, we are auditioning for a replacement. As a maker, I want that Dayaben should be back. Our efforts are on. Aane waale kuchh mahino mein Daya bhabhi bhi dikh jayengi, aur bhi bahot kuch dikhega. Dayaben can not return overnight, we will have to create a zabardast re-entry for her since she has been missing for a long time."