After months of yes, maybe and no, the makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah have confirmed Disha Vakani aka Dayaben's exit from this popular show. Disha had taken a maternity break from the show, however, she kept delaying her comeback for reasons well known to her. Though producers waited too long for her to resume and kept hoping for her to join someday, her delay only made them furious and irritated. And today, months after denying her exit, producer Asit Modi has finally confirmed the news about her bidding adieu. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Producer Gives Disha Vakani Aka Dayaben 30 Days Ultimatum to Return to the Show? - Deets Inside.

In his recent interaction with Bombay Times, Asit Modi revealed his new plans of replacing the existing Dayaben with a new face. He said, "I will have to start looking for a new Dayaben. No one is bigger than the show. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah will go on with a new face because the family is incomplete without Dayaben."

Disha Vakani went on a maternity break in 2017 and the producer patiently waited for over a year and a half for her to return. And since she kept delaying her decision, they decided to move on eventually. Speaking about her break, he said, "So many working women in the country get pregnant, go on a maternity break, have babies and resume their jobs. Today, women continue to work even after having babies. We have given Disha leave, but we cannot wait forever. Having said that, replacing an actress is not an overnight process. The track has to be planned months in advance. Right now, we have started the initial process of auditioning for the character. We are still not sure what will happen in the future, but I would like to reiterate that the show must go on.”Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma’s Dayaben Aka Disha Vakani Shares the First Pictures of Her Daughter and They’re Adorable.

Earlier there were reports about Disha demanding a steep rise in her fees which was unacceptable for the makers. The negotiations were on for the longest of time. However, when either of the party refused to budge, the makers had to seek her replacement.

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