The popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) recently completed 15 years of its running setting another major milestone in Indian television history. However, fans of the show still miss Daya Ben’s character which has not been part of the show for over six years now.
Disha Vakani who used to play the role of Daya Jethalal Gada in the show went on indefinite maternity leave in 2017 and since then she has not returned to the show. However, over the years no other actor has replaced her character in the show giving fans hope of her return on the show.
But it seems, finally, the prayers of TMKOC fans have been answered as the show’s producer Asit Kumar Modi has made a big announcement that he would be bringing back fans’ favourite Disha Vakani aka Dayaben soon.
In an interview with India Today Asit Modi said, "In this journey of 15 years, a hearty congratulations to all of them. One such artist is whom we cannot forget. That artist is Daya Bhabhi aka Disha Vakani. She has entertained the fans and also made us laugh for all these years. Fans have been waiting for her to come back and I promise you all that Disha Vakani will soon be back to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah."
Notably, Disha played Dayaben on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for almost a decade. However, the star has not returned to the show since she took a maternity break in 2017. She welcomed a daughter with her husband Mayur Padia in 2017, and later a son in May last year.