Disha Vakani says she came close to missing out on playing Dayaben in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, after she was reportedly preparing to move to London and had other plans for her career.

According to the account shared by NDTV, Vakani’s decision changes after advice from Apara Mehta. The outlet reports that this guidance becomes a turning point, leading her to continue with the show and ultimately take on the role of Dayaben. While the reporting focuses on the personal circumstances around her near-departure, it does not detail specific reasons for her initial plans to relocate or any contractual discussions.

The coverage centers on the same storyline from the same source, with both pieces framing Vakani’s prospective move to London and Apara Mehta’s advice as the key factors influencing her participation in the series.