Amid buzz around their absence from the latest storyline, TMKOC producer Asit Modi says Dilip Joshi and Munmun Dutta are very much part of the team; dismisses exit rumours as ‘social media negativity.’
July-7, 2025: Amid swirling speculation over two of its most beloved cast members, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC) producer Asit Kumarr Modi has set the record straight. Denying rumours about Dilip Joshi (Jethalal) and Munmun Dutta (Babita) quitting the show, Modi called the reports baseless and blamed social media negativity for spreading misinformation.
In an interview with Moneycontrol, Modi urged fans and media to avoid jumping to conclusions based on temporary cast absences. “Social media these days has become so negative. TMKOC is a show that spreads happiness, and some people should think positively. Spreading such rumours is not right,” he said.
“They’re Still Part of Our Team” – Asit Modi Clears the Air
Addressing the prolonged absence of Dilip and Munmun from the ongoing ‘Bhootni’ track, Modi explained,
“Kuch unke personal reasons the to us time nahi the. To aise koi baat nahi hai”
(They were unavailable at that time due to personal reasons. There’s nothing else to it.)
Their absence from the haunted vacation storyline had sparked rumours of a potential exit, especially as characters like Bapuji, Popatlal, Taarak Mehta, Anjali, and Sodhi were seen enjoying the plot in a spooky bungalow — while Jethalal and Babita were nowhere in sight.
About the Show
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, which first aired in 2008 on SAB TV, is one of India’s longest-running sitcoms. Based on the Gujarati column Duniya Ne Undha Chashma by journalist Taarak Mehta, the series revolves around the quirky residents of Gokuldham Society in Mumbai.
Dilip Joshi’s portrayal of Jethalal — a Gujarati electronics shop owner with a penchant for comic blunders — has become iconic, while Munmun Dutta’s elegant and witty Babita remains a favourite with audiences.
Despite multiple cast changes over the years, the show continues to deliver strong TRP ratings and enjoys a fiercely loyal fan base.
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