Dayaben has been missing from Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashma for years now. Disha Vakani, who played the iconic character, took maternity leave in 2018 and hasn’t returned since. A few month ago, Asit Modi told News18 that Disha would not be coming back to the popular show. Now, as per the latest reports, the search for a new Dayaben is almost over.
An insider has told us that Asit Modi, who has been holding auditions for the role of Dayaben, has finally found someone he likes. The actor, whose name is still unknown, has been shortlisted for the role of Daya, Tappu Ke Papa’s wife. The team is now doing mock shoots with her.
“Yes, it is right. Asit ji had been looking for a new Dayaben, and recently, one of the auditions impressed him a lot. Mock shoots with the actress are underway. It’s been around a week that she has been here, shooting with us,” the source said.
Asit Modi Talks About Disha Vakani’s Return to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
We tried reaching out to Asit Modi’s team, but he was unavailable for comment.
In January this year, in an interview with News18 Showsha, Asit Modi confirmed that Disha Vakani might not return to the show. He revealed that she is currently busy with both her children. “I am still trying. I believe Disha Vakani can’t be back. She has two children. She is like my sister. Even today, we have a very close relationship with her family. My sister Disha Vakani has tied a Rakhi to me. Her father and brother are also family to me. You work together for 17 years, and it becomes your extended family,” he said.
“It is difficult for her now (to return to the show). For women, life changes after marriage. Working with small children and managing the house is really a bit difficult for them. But I am still positive. I feel somewhere that God will do some miracle, and she will return. If she comes, then it will be a good thing. If for some reason she does not come, then I will have to bring another Dayaben for the show,” the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah creator added.
