Saloni Sandhu bids an emotional goodbye to Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as Charu’s journey comes to an end

Saloni Sandhu, who played the role of Charu in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has officially confirmed her exit from the show through a heartfelt Instagram story. The actress shared an emotional note, bidding farewell to her character and expressing deep gratitude to the team, her co-stars, and the fans who supported her journey as Charu.

In her note, Saloni wrote, "It's not easy to say goodbye but every journey has its end. Playing Charu has been one of the most beautiful chapters of my life. I poured my soul into her, and in return, she gave me love, strength, lessons and countless memories I will carry forever. To the team who trusted me with this role — thank you for believing in me. To my co-actors who became family. I'll miss our laughter, our chaos, and those silent looks that said it all. And to the audience my strength. thank you for letting Charu into your hearts & To all the beautiful fanpages thank you so much for every edit, every post, every moment where you made Charu shine brighter than ever. Your love means the world to me. I can't reshare and repost all but I've seen your efforts, and I carry them in my heart With all my love, Charu."

Saloni's exit had been exclusively reported by India Forums earlier, revealing that her character Charu would die in the upcoming episodes. While the exact reason behind Charu’s death is still unknown, recent episodes have dropped subtle hints suggesting something tragic is on the way. In one scene, Abhir is seen talking to Swarna over the phone, mentioning that there’s something important he hasn’t shared with anyone and that he plans to reveal it after the wedding celebrations conclude. Later, when Kaveri mentions that Charu wanted to speak to her, Abhir brushes it off, saying she’s probably caught up with work. However, what truly caught viewers’ attention was Abhir’s emotional breakdown after the call, his silent tears left fans wondering what really happened to Charu.

As the mystery around Charu's death unfolds in the storyline, fans are already missing Saloni's presence. Her portrayal of Charu brought warmth and strength to the show, and her exit is sure to leave an emotional impact.