Did Sudhanshu Pandey aka Vanraj quit 'Anupamaa' due to Rupali
What's the story
Sudhanshu Pandey, who portrayed the character of Vanraj Shah in the popular television show Anupamaa, has decided to quit. This surprising development has left many fans shocked and disappointed. Now, a report by Times Now/Telly Talk India suggests that Pandey's co-star Rupali Ganguly, who plays the titular role in the show, may have been one of the factors behind his departure.
Details
The actors reportedly had 'arguments' on the show
A source close to the production house revealed, "Till now, there's no clarity whether Sudhanshu left the show on his own accorded or he was ousted. Something must have happened on Sudhanshu's front." However, the source added that Pandey often had "arguments" on the sets with Ganguly. Notably, there is no official word on what was the exact reason behind the actor's exit from the long-running show.
Statement
Pandey's statement on his exit from 'Anupamaa'
In an Instagram video, Pandey said on Wednesday, "I want to tell all of you with a heavy heart that I am now not a part of Anupamaa show. Raksha Bandhan episode se mai show ka hissa nahi hoon." He further added, "I will play various new characters, will not bore you in one role. Please keep supporting me in future."
Character
Pandey's character in 'Anupamaa' received mixed reactions
Pandey's character in Anupamaa, Shah, received mixed reactions from the audience. While some viewers appreciated his portrayal of the antagonist, others expressed their displeasure with his character's actions. Despite this, Pandey's performance was widely recognized and he became synonymous with the character of Shah. The show also stars Madalsa Sharma and Gaurav Khanna in lead roles.