TV actress Saumya Tandon who is popular for her role in Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain will be quitting the show and shot the last episode yesterday. Saumya has been part of the show since it started five years back. She has a lead role of Anita Mishra which also features Shubhangi Atre, Rohitash Gaud and Aasif Shaikh.
She said, “Yes, I have decided to not renew my contract further. Tomorrow (August 21) is my last day of shoot. Finally, people can stop speculating whether I will continue on the show or not”. She explained her decision by saying, “You can say that it’s an impractical decision to quit a stable job, that too, in an established show. But I realised that being employed and earning a regular income was not exciting enough anymore.”
She further added, “I want to do projects where there is scope for growth as an artist. Having said that, it does not mean that Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai did not contribute to my growth. I had a beautiful journey on the show. However, I have played this character for five years now and I don’t see myself doing it for another five years.”
Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain is directed by Shashank Bali and co-produced by Binaifer and Sanjay Kohli. She also addressed the rumours about quitting the show due to “monetary reasons” and coronavirus scare.
She said, “Not continuing with Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai was not an impulsive decision. Yes, it is true that I was anxious after my hairdresser tested positive for coronavirus and I did not want to put my elderly mother and one-and-a-half-year-old son at risk. But I have completed my notice period. My producers were very cooperative and I have a great rapport with them. They have been great producers and respect them a lot. As far as pay cuts are concerned, in these times, people have to accept that the economy has been hit. I am not leaving the show because of monetary reasons.”
When asked about her future plans, the actress said that she “wants to be a part of” good stories and will take “new risks” in her life. “I want to be part of well-written stories. People are writing good scripts on other platforms; even Bollywood is experimenting with good content. I will miss the entire team of Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai but I have to push myself out of my comfort zone and take new risks in life,” she said.
Saumya Tandon has made her debut in 2006 TV soap Aisa Des Hai Mera. She had also hosted shows including Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout, Bournvita Quiz Contest and Dance India Dance. She featured in Jab We Met as well.
