Sachin Shroff replaces Shailesh Lodha in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, confirms producer
India Today
Actor Sachin Shroff has replaced Shailesh Lodha in Sony SAB's Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The show's producer Asit Kumarr Modi revealed that he has started shooting for the show.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fans were left shocked when Shailesh Lodha, who played Taarak Mehta, quit the show. There has been some speculation about who would be the next Taarak Mehta. Putting all rumours to rest, TMKOC producer Asit Kumarr Modi has revealed that Sachin Shroff is the new Taarak Mehta of the show.
In an exclusive conversation with AajTak.in, TMKOC producer Asit Kumarr Modi revealed that Sachin Shroff has been roped in to play Taarak Mehta on the show and has already started shooting. Speaking about the new development, Modi said, "Yes, we have cast Sachin Shroff in our show. Sachin is coming in place of Shailesh Lodha in this show. Sachin has also started shooting. With Shailesh, we had tried a lot to find a middle ground but he left the show. Now, because of this viewers can't be kept waiting. I had bring someone on the show for them. I wish to God that even Sachin receives the same love from the audience."
He further added, "See, it is a journey of 15 years, it is obvious that the ups and downs will keep on coming. After all, the audience is our priority. I don't want to disappoint them. We have a team of good writers and direction, so hopefully people will accept Sachin in the role of Taarak Mehta."
Sachin Shroff is a well-known television actor. He was recently seen in MX Player's Aashram Season 3. He has also been a part of Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Meiin on Star Plus. Meanwhile, Sailesh Lodha, who played Taarak Mehta, stopped shooting for TMKOC in March this year. Shailesh is currently seen on Waah Bhai Waah on Shemaroo TV.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been running successfully on the small screen for 14 years now. The show features Dilip Joshi, Mandar Chandwadkar, Sonalika Joshi, Tanuj Mahashabde, Munmun Dutta and several other actors. Earlier, Raj Anadkat, who plays the role of Tapu, was rumoured to have quit the TV show.
Raj recently reacted to the rumours of his exit from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The actor stated that he likes to create suspense. And he will soon update his fans about his work front.
