The Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer shared a heartwarming video of the actress tying a rakhi on him, calling her his “sister.” The touching reunion has ignited fresh speculation and hope among fans that ‘Dayaben’ will finally return to the beloved show.
August 11, 2025: Asit Modi, the producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, celebrated a unique Raksha Bandhan celebration with actress Disha Vakani, who is also known as “Dayaben.” This has sent fans into a frenzy. Modi shared a video on social media of Vakani tying a rakhi on his wrist. This made fans hoping that she will return to the show soon.
“Some relationships make destiny,” Modi wrote in an emotive comment. It’s not blood; it’s a relationship of the heart! #dishavakani Not just our “Daya Bhabhi,” but also my sister. He said that their relationship has gone “far beyond the screen,” which shows how close the actress and the show’s crew are.
Disha Vakani took a break from her famous role in 2017 to deliver a baby and has not been back, creating a big hole that both co-stars and fans have felt intensely. Producer Modi recently said that finding someone to take her place is a “huge challenge” because she set the standard for the character. He said, “I hope to find someone soon and bring Dayaben back.”
Dilip Joshi, her on-screen spouse, has also said how much he misses her on set. He remembered that they had “quite good” chemistry from the start and that their scenes together were always “very enjoyable.” Fans are still holding on to hope for now, and the new Raksha Bandhan video is a strong reminder of the show’s unique link.