Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is India’s longest-running daily sitcom, and if you don’t know characters including Jethalal, Tapu, Bhide, Taaraka or anyone else, you’re sure to live under a rock. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah ran successfully, many changes were made to the series because the cast changed in the meantime. The loss of Dayaben aka Disha Vakani is still felt because no one has replaced it. We now know that actor Shailesh Lodha, who takes on the role of Taarak, a friend of Jethalal aka Dilip Joshi, in the series, plans to quit. Dance Deewane Juniors
Sources close to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah told the E-Times that Shailesh Lodha had not fired for TMKOC for a month and had no plans to return. The contract he received from the producers was the reason he left the show. The actor is apparently still dissatisfied with the contract and feels that his meetings are being abused on the show. It was also mentioned that Shailesh was unable to explore other opportunities due to the exclusivity factor. He has recently turned down many offers and now does not want to give up other opportunities that continue on his journey.