Updated On: 19 September, 2025 12:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah have long awaited the return of Dayaben, played by Disha Vakani, who left the show in 2017 after becoming a mother. In a recent interview, her brother and co-actor, Mayur Vakani, dismissed comeback rumours

Disha Vakani and Mayur Vakani
Fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah have been waiting for the comeback of the beloved character Dayaben, played by Disha Vakani, for more than seven years. Despite continuous speculation regarding her return, it appears that the actor will not be returning to the long-running sitcom.
In a recent interview with ETimes, Mayur Vakani, who not only plays Daya`s on-screen brother Sundarlal but is also Disha`s real-life sibling, dismissed the rumours, citing family obligations as the reason for her ongoing absence.