In a major development for Anupamaa, the popular Star Plus show, viewers will no longer see Sudhanshu Pandey’s intense portrayal of Vanraj Shah, as the actor has officially announced his departure from the series.
The show is preparing for a significant shift with Sudhanshu Pandey bidding farewell to his role as Vanraj. According to reports from Times Now and Telly Talk India, the producers have approached actor Pankit Thakker to step into the role of Shah. Thakker recently underwent a screen test for the character, and early reports suggest that the producers were highly impressed with his performance, making him a strong contender for the part.
This development comes on the heels of Pandey’s announcement, made through an Instagram video on Thursday, where he expressed his gratitude for the support and love he received while playing Vanraj. In his heartfelt message, Pandey shared, “I want to inform all of you that I am no longer associated with the Anupamaa show.” He also reassured his fans that he remains committed to entertaining them in future projects. Rumors suggest that his departure might have been influenced by a disagreement with the show’s producer.
Anupamaa, produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the Director’s Kut Productions banner, has consistently topped the TRP charts since its inception. The series stars Rupali Ganguly, Madalsa Sharma, and Gaurav Khanna in key roles. Sudhanshu Pandey’s exit follows other notable departures, including Paras Kalnawat (Samar) and Aneri Vajani (Malvika), both of whom left to explore new career opportunities.
As the show moves forward, fans are eager to see how Pankit Thakker might bring his unique flair to the character of Vanraj Shah, adding a new dimension to the beloved series.
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They should just kill Vanraj off instead of recasting him.