Last week the cast and crew as well as fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah lost one of the beloved characters of the show i.e Dr. Haathi. TV actor Kavi Kumar Azaad who played the role of Dr. Haathi on show passed away after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest. After his sudden death, the makers payed and emotional tribute to the late actor and fans were wondering if the character's track will end on the show?


Producer Asit Kumarr Modi paying tribute to Kavi Kumar Azaad

But now we have a new update,As reported by Indian Express, a source informed, "Dr Hathi is a very important part of the show. The audience loves him and so the makers want to retain the character. Producer Asit Kumarr Modi is personally looking into the casting and wants the perfect replacement. While it’s really hard to find someone as talented as Kavi, we are doing our best. We should have a confirmation about the replacement soon."     

Kavi Kumar Azaad will be replaced by Nirmal Soni on the show!

Meanwhile, the makers may just select a former member of the cast, the source told the website that actor Nirmal Soni, who previously played the role of Dr Hathi for a year till Kavi Kumar Azad took over in 2009, may just return as the new Dr Hathi.

Niramal Soni previously played the role of Dr Hathi for a year before being replaced by Azad in 2009

Kavi Kumar Azad's sudden demise left the cast of the show heartbroken. The celebs took to their social media places to share their thoughts and offer their condolences to the late actor.

As they say, the show must go on, makers believe that it's just the actor who died and not the character!

Actor Nirmal Soni is known for playing female characters on TV, he was last seen on 'Qubool Hai'

So what are your views, do you think the new actor will get the same love as Late Kavi Kumar Azad?