The production company allegedly makes it tough for actor Palak Sidhwani to leave Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma. She appears in the sitcom as Sonu Bhide.
Palak Sidhwani, who portrays Sonu Bhide on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC), has accused the producers of exploiting her. The actor revealed that she got a legal notification from the production claiming that she didn’t follow the terms of her original contract. Palak said in a Bombay Times interview that she decided to leave the show in order to pursue her career and her health.
“I am overjoyed to be a part of the most popular TV show in the world. I am grateful to Asit sir at Neela Tele Films for selecting me to portray the role of Sonu and for believing in me. Being a part of a show that I grew up watching and that has made me laugh over the years is such a wonderful experience. It is just too difficult to put into words how it feels to know that I will also be helping to make people laugh. In a press release, Palak stated, “I will try my hardest to fit Sonu’s persona and get along with Tapu Sena and the rest of Gokuldham Society.”
Palak Sidhwani on her exit from TMKOC
The official statement from Neela Film Productions stated that Palak Sindhwani, who plays Sonu in TMKOC, has violated several important rules in her exclusive artiste agreement. The breaches primarily concern Palak Sindhwani’s unauthorized third-party endorsements and appearances without obtaining the necessary written consent, as required by her contract. While reacting to the allegations, Palak stated that, “I had informed the production house on August 8 about my decision to quit the show. They decided to take some time and then told me that I will be given an official email to which I could mail the resignation letter but that never happened. They delayed approving my resignation and after a few weeks to my surprise I saw articles in media about how I had breached the contract.”
She further said, “I signed their contract 5 years ago and they denied giving me a copy of it. I received a copy on September 19, 2024. They had agreed to let me continue brand endorsements and post the pandemic I also started brand endorsements on social media. They didn’t say anything then but after I announced my decision to quit they have started this plan of action. I have also taken legal advise and will follow what’s right for my career. I wanted to quit the show for health reasons and professional growth. I have had several meetings but there is no solution yet. This is exploitation and I never expected this after working with them for five years. Just because I want to quit Taarak Mehta, they are making my exit difficult.”
About Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Tarak Mehta’s weekly column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma for the magazine Chitralekha served as the basis for the Indian sitcom TMKOC. In India, it’s one of the longest-running television shows. Produced by Asit Kumar Modi, the sitcom debuted on Sony SAB on July 28, 2008. SonyLIV is another place where you may stream it.
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