There has been buzz for some time now that Saumya is planning to quit the show due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent pay cut. In-fact rumours had it that Bigg Boss 13 fame Shefali Jariwala will replace her on show, however, Saumya had refuted the rumours then.
Saumya plays the character of Anita Mishra opposite actor Aasif Shekih who plays her husband on show, but now she has decided to bid adieu to the comedy show.
Confirming the same to BT, Saumya said, “Yes, I have decided to not renew my contract further. Tomorrow (August 21) is my last day of shoot. Finally, people can stop speculating whether I will continue on the show or not.”
When asked why she’s quitting the show & that too, at a time when many actors are rueing lack of work? She replied, “Well, you can say that it’s an impractical decision to quit a stable job, that too, in an established show. But, I realised that being employed and earning a regular income was not exciting enough any more. I want to do projects where there is scope for growth as an artiste. Having said that, it does not mean that 'Bhabi Ji...' did not contribute to my growth, I had a beautiful journey on the show. However, I have played this character for five years now, and I don’t see myself doing it for another five years,”she replied.
She further added, “I will miss the entire team of 'Bhabi Ji...', but I have to push myself out of my comfort zone and take new risks in life.”
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