Dilip Joshi REACTS To QUITTING 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma,' Has THIS Request For Media Houses

Rumours surrounding Dilip Joshi's exit from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah have been doing the rounds on social media over the past few days, leaving many fans concerned about the future of one of television's most loved characters. The actor, who has portrayed Jethalal Gada for nearly two decades, has now addressed the speculation and set the record straight.

Reacting to the reports, Dilip Joshi made it clear that he has no plans to leave the popular sitcom. The actor also expressed disappointment over the way unverified stories are being circulated online and eventually picked up by news platforms without proper fact checking.

Speaking to the media, Dilip said, "For some people, social media has become a source of income. To grab eyeballs and increase views, they publish all kinds of stories without thinking twice. But what is truly disappointing is when reputed media houses publish such reports without cross checking or verifying the facts."

He went on to urge media organisations to be more responsible while reporting such claims. "We may not be able to stop social media pages, but I would request our respected media organisations to confirm the information with the production house or the celebrity before publishing it," the actor added.

For some people, social media has become a source of income. To grab eyeballs and increase views, they publish all kinds of stories without thinking twice. But what is truly disappointing is when reputed media houses publish such reports without cross checking or verifying the facts.

- Dilip Joshi

The clarification comes after several posts on social media suggested that Dilip Joshi was getting ready to bid goodbye to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, sparking concern among viewers. However, with his latest statement, the actor has firmly dismissed the rumours, reassuring fans that the reports about his departure are baseless.

Dilip has been an integral part of the sitcom since its premiere and his portrayal of Jethalal has remained one of the biggest reasons behind the show's enduring popularity. His latest response is expected to put an end to the speculation and reassure audiences that the beloved character is not going anywhere.