Actor Nitish Bhaluni has been discovered as a new Tapu for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The actor was introduced as the new Tapu in a video posted on the show’s official YouTube page by producer Asit Kumarr Modi.
For the third time, a performer will take on the character of Tapu. Tapu had previously been portrayed by Raj Anadkat and Bhavya Gandhi on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. There were rumours that Nitish had been hired for the show last week. Previously, he was seen on the television programme Meri Doli Mere Angna.
After being a member of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for five years, Raj Anadkat left the show in December 2022. He posted a statement at the time that said, “Hello everyone, it’s time to lay all questions and speculation to rest. My association with Neela Film Productions and ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ has officially ended. It has been a wonderful journey of learning, making friends, and having some of the best years of my career.”
Shailesh Lodha, who portrayed Taarak Mehta in the show’s title, underwent casting changes in the previous year. Sachin Shroff took over after Lodha said goodbye to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is the longest running Indian television show.