Sun Oct 06 01:56:45 UTC 2024: ## TMKOC’s Palak Sindhwani Quits Show After Five Years, Citing Difficult Exit

**Mumbai:** Palak Sindhwani, known for portraying the character of ‘Sonu Bhide’ in the popular television show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, has announced her departure from the show after five years.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Sindhwani shared multiple pictures with her co-stars, including Dilip Joshi, who plays Jethalal. She expressed gratitude to the audience for their love and support during her journey on the show.

“I’m bidding adieu to my last day on set. I look back at the last 5 years with immense fondness, filled with hard work, dedication and perseverance,” she wrote. “Thank you to my amazing audience for all the love and support you’ve showered upon me during this journey.”

She further acknowledged the “incredible people” she got to work with and shared that she had learned a lot from them, both on and off-screen. “From my fellow actors to everyone behind the scenes, my hair stylists, the spot team, the make-up team and everyone else,” she added.

Sindhwani also revealed that her exit was emotional, mentioning that her goodbyes were filled with tears. She expressed a desire to take some time off to recharge and prepare for her next chapter in life.

While Sindhwani did not explicitly disclose the reason for her departure, earlier reports suggested that she had a difficult exit from the show, with allegations of mistreatment by the makers.

This news has come as a shock to fans of the long-running comedy show, and her absence will be greatly felt by viewers. It remains to be seen how the show will address her departure and who will take over the role of Sonu Bhide.

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