Jethalal's sadness continues: Dayaben not to return to 'TMKOC' soon
What's the story
Jethalal's wait for his wife Dayaben just got a little longer. Ever since Disha Vakani, who played Dayaben on SAB TV's Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, left the show as she was pregnant, reports suggested that the hunt for a new face is on. However, fresh reports said that the makers are not in a hurry to bring Dayaben back anytime soon. Here's why.
Information
Producers are hunting for a perfect face to replace Disha
According to a TellyChakkar report, the makers have chosen to put the casting for Dayaben's character on hold for the time being. While they are looking for someone who can replace Disha perfectly, they are not in a hurry.
Backstory
Disha's two-year-long maternity break started the 'TMKOC' crisis
For the uninitiated, Disha, who garnered immense popularity as Dayaben on TMKOC, left the show taking a maternity break two years ago. The 40-year-old actress was speculated to return on the serial after the birth of her daughter in November 2017. However, she kept procrastinating her comeback to spend more time with her toddler, until she finally left the show early this year.
Conditions
Disha was to return, but her demands were unacceptable
It was also reported that the makers were keen to have Disha back, but they failed to meet the conditions she had put forth for her comeback. Among some conditions, she had asked for a change in working hours, and insisted for a 15-day work schedule per month and that too only for four hours each day. She had also demanded a massive fee-hike.
Problem
Meanwhile, makers were irked by Disha's husband's interference
Furthermore, there were speculations that the interference of her husband, Mayur Padia in her professional life irked the makers. "TMKOC team has no problems if Disha wants to look after her baby but some of her demands that would apply if she was to return, were just not easy to accept when her husband has the last word with us," a source said.
Celebration
A grand celebration being planned for 'TMKOC's 11th anniversary
Meanwhile, the team of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is looking forward to the eleventh anniversary of the show on July 28 this year. In order to mark the successful run, TMKOC makers are, reportedly, planning a grand celebration party for the entire team. The show has witnessed a fantabulous run so far, and has been ruling the TRP charts since beginning.