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TMKOC: Nitish Bhaluni Out Will the OG Tapu Take His Place, Will Bhavya Gandhi Return? (Latest Trending News)

Submitted By: Sneha On November 14, 2025 12:11 PM IST

Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashma: Tapu’s Comeback: Is the Original Son Returning to Gokuldham Society

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the longest-running and most beloved television series, chronicling the daily lives of families in the charming Gokuldham Society. It is the subject of endless fan speculation, especially when major characters are involved.

The rumour mill has been working overtime this week, churning out the most sensational gossip yet.

Social media has been buzzing with reports claiming the magnificent return of Bhavya Gandhi, the actor who originally defined the character Tapu.

Fan pages and online commentators suggested that after years away, the star was ready to reclaim his iconic role, potentially replacing the current Tapu, Nitish Bhaluni.

Hold onto your spectacles, readers, because Serial Gossip can confirm this sensational news is completely false.

The whispers of Bhavya Gandhi returning to the show are nothing but wishful thinking twisted into dramatic headlines.

The production team is more than happy to continue their journey with Nitish Bhaluni, and there has been absolutely no approach made to Bhavya Gandhi by the creators. Furthermore, the actor himself has no plans for a reunion with the Gokuldham residents.

The Stagnant Society Storyline

For those wondering why Bhavya Gandhi left in the first place, the reasons are as relevant now as they were years ago.

The actor’s relationship with the serial ended because he wanted to see other opportunities in his life.

Crucially, he felt that his character, Tapu, was getting zero character growth. The roles were not developing, leaving him creatively unsatisfied.

This desire for better roles and genuine character development is what led him to choose a risky, but ultimately satisfying, career path in Gujarati movies.

He made that big decision to leave just as the show was entering a tricky period, proving his move was incredibly smart and well-timed.

The problem of stagnation, it seems, still plagues the storylines today. Characters who might be in their 30s or 35s are shown doing the exact same things they did ten years ago, leading to zero development in their maturity.

The lack of sensible storylines makes us ask a shocking question: If the writing stays this repetitive, will we see more established characters walking away soon?

Despite the official stance that all casting is stable, whispers persist that the writers are scrambling to introduce new drama to shock the audience, especially surrounding the beloved residents of Gokuldham. I hear the plot twist is coming.

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