Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Kajal Pisal to replace Disha Vakani as Dayaben?

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fans have been awaiting Dayaben’s return for quite a while now. The popular character, who won hearts with her witticisms, was portrayed by Disha Vakani. The character has been absent from the series since 2017, after Vakani left the show that year on maternity leave. Rumours have been rife about whether or not the actress will be replaced on the show. Reports have recently started to emerge that Kajal Pisal was in talks to essay the role of Dayaben.

Pisal’s name was among the list of actresses who makers were reportedly considering for the role, including Aishwarya Sakhuja and Rakhi Vijan. Pisal has been a part of popular shows such as Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and Naagin 5.

But it seems that fans will have to wait a little more longer to see Dayaben grace the series yet again. According to a report in Pinkvilla, the makers quashed the rumours of Pisal portraying Dayaben on the show, saying that the reports were completely false.

Dilip Joshi, who stars in the series, had opened up about Vakani’s exit from the show. In conversation with TOI, Joshi had spoken of how much he missed working with her, having shared the screen with her for almost a decade. The actor had said that he respected Vakanis’ decision to put her family first, but had also not ruled out the possibility that she might return to the show, saying ‘never say never’. Joshi also revealed that he had not spoken to Vakani since she left the show back in 2017, saying that the actress was a very private person.

In addition to Vakani, Neha Mehta and Shailesh Lodha are some of the other cast members who also exited the show.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah can be streamed on SonyLIV and MX Player.