Rakhi Vijan reacts to rumours of replacing Disha Vakani as Daya ben in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been in the news since a long time. Disha Vakani who played Daya had been on maternity break in 2017. However, the actress did not return since then. People have been missing Daya ben from the show and this somewhat did affect the TRPs of the show. However, the makers manage to do it well.

A few days ago, the producer of the show, Asit Kumarr Modi confirmed that Daya be will be returning to the show. However, her also confirmed that Disha Vakani is not returning as Daya ben. This news left fans shocked as everyone loved Disha. Asit Kumarr Modi also revealed that they have started looking for a new Daya ben.

Ever since then, a lot of names of celebrities have been doing rounds who may be the new Daya. Recently, it was reported that Hum Paanch actress Rakhi Vijan has been finalised to play Daya ben in the show. The production house has remained tight-lipped about the development and even Rakhi had not reacted to it.

However, today, Rakhi did open up about her entry as Daya in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She has finally revealed if she will play Daya or not. The actress took to Instagram and confirmed that she is not doing the show. She shared her picture merged with Disha's picture and clarified that the makers have not approached her.

Rakhi wrote, "Hello every1..this news is a rumor..which shocks me..I haven't been approached by the producers or the channel." Take a look at the post here:

Rakhi Vijan has been loved as Sweety in Hum Paanch. Apart from that, she has been a part of shows like Banegi Apni Baa, Dekh Bhai Dekh, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and others. Recently, during an interaction with ETimes, Dilip Joshi praised Disha Vakani. He said that she is a wonderful and a bindaas actress and he has enjoyed working with her.

He also mentioned that he misses her and watches old episodes remembering the time they shot for the show together. He shared, "Kabhi Kabhi main bhi purane clips dekhta hoon aur sochta hoon arre ye scene kab kiya tha. I have done so many scenes with her in the last 10 years. I also enjoy watching those scenes. Yes, personally I also miss Disha ji very much. Ek scene karne ka mazaa joh ek co-actor ke saath aata hai that I definitely miss it."

Well, we hope we get Daya ben soon!