Popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah holds a special place in hearts of television viewers. While the show has been going on for 14 years, it has found itself in controvery over past few years. From Jennifer Mistry to Shailesh Lodha, several former cast members of TMKOC have called out producer Asit Modi for non-payment of dues and ill-treatment on sets. Reacting to the allegations, the producer has now expressed how it upsets him but he holds no grudges.

Asit Modi on allegations by TMKOC former cast

In an interview with Screen, when asked about how he reacts to actors quitting the show and then speaking out against it, Asit Modi said, “I have never detached myself from the actors. If there is any issue, they can always contact me. I have always been very honest and kept the show first. I have never thought of any personal gains, so with incidents like these, I do get upset, but it’s a part of life.”

He added, “Actors who have left have been saying things against me. It’s okay. I will not say anything to them. They have worked on my show and have a part to play in TMKOC’s success. Even though I led it, the show became popular due to everyone’s efforts. I couldn’t have made this what it is today all alone. We are like a train. Some compartments get derailed, but the train will continue to run. I do feel bad, but I forgive them, because if I hold a grudge in my heart. I won’t be happy and won’t be able to make people laugh.”

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been airing on Sony SAB since 2008, and now also streams on SonyLIV.

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