From Khushi Mali to Sachin Shroff; celebs who replaced these iconic characters in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been the longest-running show, entertaining the fans with its witty humour and pleasing scenes. However, in this long run, many artists left the show, and with the recent buzz the makers have been trying to bring back Daya ben. The character has been played so effortlessly by Disha Vakani that fans refuse to accept a new face. Amid their search for Daya ben, here are the iconic characters from the show that got replaced.

Sonu Bhide has been an iconic character in the show, initially portrayed by Jheel Mehta, then Nidhi Bhanushal, and later, Palak Sindhwani played the role for quite some time. Later, Palak had accused the Production House of alleged exploitation, mental harassment and trauma. The actress was then replaced by Khushi Mali, who plays Sonu's character.

Mrs. Roshan Sodhi, a beloved character from the show, was portrayed by Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal for an impressive 13 years. However, after a dramatic fallout with the makers, she decided to part ways with the show. Stepping into her shoes, actor Monaz Mevawalla joined the cast as the new Roshan, bringing her own charm to the role.

Tapu, or Tipendra Gada, has also seen a few changes over the years. The character was first brought to life by Bhavya Gandhi, followed by Raj Anadkat. Both actors eventually left the show due to personal and professional reasons. The baton has now been passed to Nitish Bhaluni, who currently plays Tapu.

Taarak Mehta, the voice of reason in the show, was portrayed by Shailesh Lodha since the very beginning. However, due to some differences with the makers, especially around payment matters, he bid farewell to the show. In 2022, Sachin Shroff stepped in to take on the iconic role, continuing the journey of the much-loved character.

Anjali Mehta’s role, originally played by Neha Mehta, is now portrayed by Sunayana Fozdar. She became part of the show in 2020 and has been winning hearts ever since with her graceful performance.

Gurucharan Singh, who played the ever-energetic Mr. Sodhi, was a key part of the sitcom for many years. He eventually stepped away from the show to focus on his father’s health. In 2020, Balvinder Singh took over the role. Interestingly, Balvinder had made a brief appearance in 2019 as a friend of Sodhi’s, which made his return all the more special.