Gaurav Khanna Announces His Exit from Anupamaa, Addresses Alleged Conflict with Rupali Ganguly

In October, the 15-year time jump in Anupamaa resulted in the departure of several important characters, leaving Anuj Kapadia's fate, portrayed by Gaurav Khanna, uncertain. After a two-month absence from the set, the actor has now spoken about his future on the show.

Taking to Etimes, Gaurav said, “People have been constantly asking me about my return to Anupamaa. “Rajan sir (producer Rajan Shahi) had discussed the possibility of a grand re-entry for the character, and we waited two months for it to materialise. However, the storyline had to progress, and waiting no longer made sense. He, too, felt it was time for me to explore something bigger. So, for now, Anuj’s chapter is closed, but I see it as a comma, not a full stop. If the story demands and my schedule allows, I’d be happy to return."

“Anuj was originally planned as a three-month cameo, but it became a defining part of my career, lasting over three years. That kind of love is rare, and I can’t thank my fans enough for it," he said.

Addressing the rift with co-star Rupali Ganguly, Gaurav Khanna said, “I don’t engage in retaliatory interviews or respond to rumours. What matters is the work we’ve created together. I’ve always focused on my craft, and what happens beyond the ‘action’ and ‘cut’ is secondary."

Gaurav garnered immense praise for his portrayal of Anuj Kapadia in the hit series Anupamaa, starring alongside Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey in pivotal roles. The audience adored the on-screen chemistry between Gaurav and Rupali as Anuj and Anupama.