`Kumkum Bhagya` actress Pooja Banerjee has decided to take maternity leave and bid a heartfelt goodbye to the show. She was seen playing a negative role of Rhea Mehra. Her association with the show spanned three years.

Pooja mentioned: "I knew this day was coming but honestly I wasn`t really prepared for it. It`s overwhelming to see the amount of love pouring in from everyone on the set and I think my `Kumkum Bhagya` family has taken more care of me than my own family." "So, I am honestly thankful to each and every person who gave me the opportunity to play Rhea Mehra. She is a character that will always be very close to my heart."