Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) is one of the most popular and longest-running TV shows in India. It has been running for more than 12 years and is still going strong. People from all age groups have grown to love the show and its characters. Recently, viewers noticed that one of the characters, Dayaben, has been missing from the show for quite some time. It appears that another character is also missing from the show, and fans are curious to know why.
Popularity of TMKOC
TMKOC is an Indian television sitcom that has aired on SAB TV since 2008. It is based on the column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma written by columnist and journalist Taarak Mehta for Gujarati weekly magazine Chitralekha. The show follows the life of an uneducated tea-stall owner, Jethalal Champaklal Gada, and his family and neighbors in the Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society.
The show has become very popular in India and has been dubbed in several languages. It is one of the most watched television shows in India, with an average viewership of around 7 million per episode. It has also been awarded several awards, including the Indian Television Academy Awards and the Indian Telly Awards.
Dayaben’s Absence
Recently, viewers of TMKOC noticed that one of the characters, Dayaben, has been missing from the show for quite some time. Dayaben is the mother of Jethalal, the main protagonist of the show. She is played by Disha Vakani, who has been part of the show since its inception in 2008.
The character of Dayaben has been missing from the show since 2017, when Disha Vakani took a break from the show due to her pregnancy. Since then, her character has not been seen on the show.
Another Character Missing
Apart from Dayaben, it appears that another character of the show, Iyer, is also missing from the show. Iyer is the neighbor of Jethalal and his family and is played by actor Amit Bhatt. He has been part of the show since its inception, but he has also been missing from the show for quite some time.
Reasons for Absence
The reason for Disha Vakani’s absence from the show is well known. She took a break from the show in 2017 due to her pregnancy and has not returned since then.