Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Bhavya Gandhi Reveals Major Reason for Leaving TMKOC
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a popular Indian TV sitcom that has been on air for 18 years.
Bhavya Gandhi, who played the character Tapu, was part of the show from the beginning.
He stayed on the show for nine years before deciding to leave in 2017.
Some people thought he left because he had disagreements with the production team or because his character wasn’t working well.
In a recent interview with Zoom/TellyTalk, Bhavya said he had a major reason for quitting, but the exact reason was not shared in the article.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has run for 18 years on television.
Bhavya Gandhi played Tipendra Jethalal Gada, known as Tapu, from the show's start.
He left the sitcom in 2017 after nine years of involvement.
Rumors suggested his departure was due to differences with the production house and character issues.
In an exclusive Zoom/TellyTalk interview, he revealed a major reason for quitting.
- Who
- Bhavya Gandhi
- What
- Left the television sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- When
- 2017
- Where
- India (television industry)
- Why
- Major reason revealed in an exclusive interview with Zoom/TellyTalk
- Show
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- Actor
- Bhavya Gandhi
- Role
- Tipendra Jethalal Gada (Tapu)
- Years on Show
- 9
- Exit Year
- 2017
- Reason Revealed
- Major reason disclosed in exclusive interview