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Neelu Vaghela Steps In for Shagufta Ali
25 Jul
Summary
- Shagufta Ali exited the show before filming due to health.
- Neelu Vaghela has been cast as Aaditya Gupta's grandmother.
- The change occurs before the show's upcoming two-year leap.

Shagufta Ali, originally chosen to portray Aaditya Gupta's grandmother in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has withdrawn from the project. This decision was necessitated by health-related issues, preventing her from commencing filming.
The production team has swiftly secured Neelu Vaghela, a familiar face from Diya Aur Baati Hum, to fill the role. Vaghela will embody the grandmother character crucial to the post-leap narrative.
This casting adjustment precedes the show's anticipated two-year leap. Other recent additions include Aaditya Gupta, Aastha Chaudhary, and Kuldeep Singh, who will play family members in the new storyline. Aadesh Chaudhry has also joined the ensemble.
With Neelu Vaghela's entry, the primary cast for the upcoming phase of the popular family drama is nearly complete, promising a fresh chapter for the series.