As Kush Shah leaves *Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah* after 16 years, his co-stars are feeling emotional about his departure.
*Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah* (TMKOC), the longest-running show on Indian television, recently made headlines as Kush Shah, who plays Goli, announced his departure after 16 years. Starting as a child artist, Kush is now leaving to pursue further studies in New York. In a heartfelt farewell, he shared a video thanking the show’s producer, Asit Kumarr Modi. His co-stars Dilip Joshi and Munmun Dutta also wrote touching messages for him.
Dilip Joshi, who plays Jethalal, shared a nostalgic video from an old episode where he playfully pinches Kush’s character. He captioned it, “Kush Shah, this pinch is for leaving us! But jokes apart, I have enjoyed every scene I’ve done with you. Wishing you the best! May you continue to spread smiles! Looking forward to seeing you go far like a bandook ki ‘goli’ now!”
Munmun Dutta, who plays Babita Iyer on the show, shared an emotional message for Kush Shah, calling him her trolling partner. She said, “Kush, I’m really emotional writing this because I’m going to miss you so much. We all will, and we always will. You were my partner in teasing and joking around. You’re incredibly talented, and we’re all so proud of you and your journey. I wish I could be there for your farewell party. I’ll miss our fun banter a lot—it won’t be the same without you. But New York, that’s amazing! Best of luck, and I’ll see you there soon.”
Tanmay Vekaria, who plays Baghaa on the show, also posted a heartfelt message for Kush, saying that the show will miss him even more than he will miss the show. Ambika Ranjankar, who played Kush’s on-screen mother, wrote, “Great achievements often require great sacrifices. Wishing you all the best for your future. We’ll miss you a lot.”
Kush Shah, who played Dr. Haathi’s son on *Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah*, was known for his lively and cheerful character. His departure from the show has left many cast members feeling sad, and fans are calling it the end of an era.
