times of india article about Gia getting replaced

Giaa Maanek is synonymous with the name Gopi bahu who became a house hold name with the portrayal of the docile Gopi bahu in Rashmi Sharma's 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya' on Star Plus. However, the latest news is that actress Giaa Maanek has been replaced.

Giaa was recently in news for her ongoing war with the channel as she is participating in a reality show on a rival channel. Giaa who was playing Gopi in the serial was shown the door because of her unprofessional attitude.

Sources inform that actress Debolina Paul will be replacing Giaa in the show. She has already started shooting and will be seen in tomorrows episode.

According to a Star Plus spokesperson, "Starting tomorrow, June 7th, one of STAR Plus' longest running shows, 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya' will see a new face essaying the role of 'Gopi Bahu', the lead protagonists of the show; which has been played by Giaa Maanek since its launch. The association with Giaa Maanek has however been discontinued with immediate effect, due to unprofessional conduct and breach of contract from the actor's side. "