Sharad Sankla plays the role of Abdul in TMKOC. (Photo: Instagram)
Several others including Disha Vakani, Raj Anadkat, Gurucharan Singh, Jennifer Mistry and Kush Shah have quit TMKOC as of now.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fans were left concerned after several unconfirmed reports recently claimed that Sharad Sankla aka Abdul has also quit the show. However, the actor has finally addressed these rumours and revealed that it is not the case. Recently, Sharad Sankla shared that he is very much a part of Asit Kumarr Modi’s show and stated that he cannot even think of leaving the popular sitcom.
“No, the news is absolutely untrue. I am not going anywhere and very much part of the show. The storyline in the show is such that my character is not there but very soon Abdu will return. It is part of the storyline. It is such a lovely and long-running show and I am known because of my character of Abdul, it is a big achievement. Why will I quit the show? I can’t even think of quitting the show,” Sharad told ETimes.
“The production house Neela Telefilms is like a family to me and our Producer Asit Kumarr Modi is my college friend, there is no way I will ever quit the show. Jab tak show chalta rahega tab tak main uska hissa bana rahunga (I will remain with TMKOC as long as it continues to air),” the actor added.
Reports of Sharad Sankla leaving TMKOC made headlines due to the current track of the show which shows Abdul missing from the Gokuldham society.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah may be the most popular sitcom on Indian television, running for 16 years. However, several actors have left the show in recent years including Disha Vakani, Raj Anadkat, Shailesh Lodha, Gurucharan Singh and Jennifer Mistry.
Recently, Kush Shah, who used to play the role of Goli in the show also quit. Last month, the makers of TMKOC issued a video in which Kush Shah confirmed his exit from the show and said, “When this show started, when you and I first met, I was very young. You have given me a lot of love since then. And this family has given me as much love as you have given me. I have made a lot of memories here. I have enjoyed a lot here. I have spent my childhood here and most importantly I want to thank the creator of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Mr. Asit Kumar Modi for this journey. He trusted me so much, made my character so interesting and always inspired me. Because of his trust, Kush became Goli today.”
