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The popular television personality Gaurav Khanna, who played Anuj Kapadia in the beloved TV drama Anupamaa, recently responded to the circulating rumours that he was leaving the show. Many viewers were disappointed by his abrupt departure, especially considering the character's emotional depth and strength, and it raised rumours of a possible falling out with lead actress Rupali Ganguly. In a candid conversation with Pinkvilla, Gaurav cleared the air about these rumours, stating unequivocally that there was no personal rift involved in his decision to step away.
“Anuj Kapadia, for me, is a comma; there’s no fullstop. Rajan Sir hasn’t killed the character. It’s just that there’s no space in the story for him.
But it is Indian Television. Anyone can be alive and there are many examples. However, that doesn’t mean that I’m coming back to the show.
But never say never,” he said, hinting at the unpredictable nature of television storytelling. The departure coincided with Anupamaa's dramatic 15-year time jump, which aired in October 2024. Characters were significantly rearranged as a result of this narrative change, including Gaurav's beloved Anuj leaving.
Fans missed the chemistry between Rupali Ganguly's characters Anuj and Anupama, but Gaurav made it apparent that off-screen dynamics had no bearing on his choice. When asked about a potential return to the show, the actor remained open-minded. “Why not! It is one of my most cherished characters but I think every story has a texture,” he added, leaving fans with a glimmer of hope.
Also Read: Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen Bhatt confirms relationship with fitness coach Ishaan Mehra, see pics Since leaving, Gaurav has dabbled in reality TV, appearing on Celebrity MasterChef and revealing a new side of himself. After initially having trouble establishing himself, he won the show and won the judges over with his culinary prowess, which made him even more popular with viewers. Gaurav has demonstrated his versatility and enduring appeal in Indian television by appearing in a number of popular television shows in addition to Anupamaa, such as CID, Kumkum: Ek Pyaara Sa Bandhan, Sasural Simar Ka, and Gangaa.
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