From Sushant Singh Rajput’s Manav to Hina Khan’s Akshara – 17 actors who left fans devastated by quitting TV shows – view pics

By BollywoodLife
Published: April 22 2021, 18:18 PM IST

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Dayaben – Disha Vakani – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah — Image credit: Instagram

Dayaben – Disha Vakani – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Indian television has a mammoth audience size, which also means the fan base of TV shows is huge. This is why the shows continue for years on end. However, for an actor, it could lead to a plateau phase in his/her career. And hence, some move on from the projects. Today, we have a list of Indian Television celebrities who quit their TV shows, despite being at the peak position. From Sushant Singh Rajput quitting Pavitra Rishta to Hina Khan quitting Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Sidharth Shukla leaving Dil Se Dil Tak and more – here are 17 celebs who broke their fans’ heart by leaving the shows. Dayaben is one of the most popular characters from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The actress has been missing from the show for a couple of years now. Fans are eagerly waiting for the actress to return to the show but there hasn’t been any confirmation yet. The producers and directors of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah are themselves clueless. Recently, it was reported that Disha had visited the sets of the show.

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Dayaben – Disha Vakani – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Saumya, Harman – Rubina Dilaik, Vivian D’Sena – Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki — Image credit: Instagram

Dayaben – Disha Vakani – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Saumya, Harman – Rubina Dilaik, Vivian D’Sena – Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki

Though Saumya aka Rubina Dilaik returned to the show recently, back when she had quit the show in 2020, fans were very hurt and disappointed. With Cezanne Khan’s entry as Harman, fans are missing Vivian D’Sena on the show.

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Akshara, Naitik – Hina Khan, Karan Mehra – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai — Image credit: Instagram

Akshara, Naitik – Hina Khan, Karan Mehra – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

Karan Mehra quit Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai first and all Naitik fans were disappointed with the replacement. Hina Khan later quit the show in 2016 much to the chagrin of all Akshara fans.

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Simar, Prem – Dipika Kakar, Shoaib Ibrahim – Sasural Simar Ka — Image credit: Instagram

Simar, Prem – Dipika Kakar, Shoaib Ibrahim – Sasural Simar Ka

Prem aka Shoaib Ibrahim quit Sasural Simar Ka in between when his character stopped developing. Later on, Simar aka Dipika Kakar quit the show after playing the lead for about 7 years.

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Gopi, Rashi – Gia Manek, Rucha Hasabnis – Saath Nibhana Saathiya — Image credit: Instagram

Gopi, Rashi – Gia Manek, Rucha Hasabnis – Saath Nibhana Saathiya

Gia Manek was replaced on Saath Nibhana Saathiya after she participated in a rival channel’s show. Rashi aka Rucha Hasabnis quit the show in between as she intended to settle down in her life and have a blissful married life. She has no plans to return to acting.

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Manav – Sushant Singh Rajput – Pavitra Rishta — Image credit: Instagram

Manav – Sushant Singh Rajput – Pavitra Rishta

Sushant Singh Rajput quit Pavitra Rishta to take up a career in films. He played Manav in the show. His chemistry with Ankita Lokhande was loved by one and all.

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Preet – Sushant Singh Rajput – Kis Des Mein Hai Merra Dil — Image credit: Instagram

Preet – Sushant Singh Rajput – Kis Des Mein Hai Merra Dil

Sushant Singh Rajput’s character, Preet was killed in Kis Des Mein Hai Merra Dil and a lot of Preet fans were quite devastated by this shocking development.

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Mihir – Amar Upadhyay – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Parth – Sidharth Shukla – Dil Se Dil Tak — Image credit: Instagram

Mihir – Amar Upadhyay – Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Parth – Sidharth Shukla – Dil Se Dil Tak

Amar Upadhyay played Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi for two years before quitting in 2002. Fans missed his chemistry with Smriti Irani.

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Parth – Sidharth Shukla – Dil Se Dil Tak — Image credit: Instagram

Parth – Sidharth Shukla – Dil Se Dil Tak

Sidharth Shukla played Parth to Rashami Desai Shorvori and Jasmin Bhasin Teni in Dil Se Dil Tak. He quit the show after some time leaving SidRa fans disappointed.

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Cezzane Khan – Anurag – Kasautii Zindagii Kay — Image credit: Instagram

Cezzane Khan – Anurag – Kasautii Zindagii Kay

Cezanne Khan played the role of Anurag Basu for seven long years before leaving Kasautii Zindagii Kay in 2007. All Anurag-Prerna fans were very upset and couldn’t imagine anyone else to be Prerna aka Shweta Tiwari’s Anurag on the show.

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Asad – Karan Singh Grover – Qubool Hai — Image credit: Instagram

Asad – Karan Singh Grover – Qubool Hai

After playing Asad Ahmed Khan in Qubool Hai for a couple of years, Karan Singh Grover quit the TV show. Asad and Zoya’s fans were very upset with Karan quitting the show.

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Shantanu – Karan V Grover – Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant — Image credit: Instagram

Shantanu – Karan V Grover – Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant

Karan V Grover played Shantanu in Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant. However, a couple of months into the show, the actor quit.

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Angoori, Anita – Saumya Tandon – Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain — Image credit: Instagram

Angoori, Anita – Saumya Tandon – Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain

Shilpa Shinde quit Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai after a year. Her fans were very upset with the sudden development. She played Anita Bhabhi for about five years. She had taken a break and went on maternity leave and eventually quit the show. Another heartbreak for the fans.

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Sujal – Rajeev Khandelwal – Kahiin To Hoga — Image credit: Instagram

Sujal – Rajeev Khandelwal – Kahiin To Hoga

Sujal and Kashish made for one of the most amazing TV jodis on screens. However, Rajeev quit the show after a couple of years and his fans were devastated.

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Dr Ashutosh – Mohnish Bahl – Kuch Toh Log Kahenge — Image credit: Instagram

Dr Ashutosh – Mohnish Bahl – Kuch Toh Log Kahenge

Mohnish Bahl quit Kuch Toh Log Kahenge in which he played the role of Dr. Ashutosh. There were reports that he threw a lot of tantrums on the sets of the show which is why the producer took a decision. Mohnish Bahl clarified saying that he left due to health reasons.

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Bani – Prachi Desai – Kasamh Se — Image credit: Instagram

Bani – Prachi Desai – Kasamh Se

A 19-year-old Prachi Desai quit the role of Bani Sharma as doing a long-running show wasn’t what she wanted.

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Mr Bajaj – Karan Singh Grover – Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 — Image credit: Instagram

Mr Bajaj – Karan Singh Grover – Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2

Karan Singh Grover did not return as Mr Bajaj in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 after lockdown. He was replaced by Karan Patel. Fans were very upset as seeing Karan on a small screen after ages had made them happy.