If sources are to be believed than Beautiful Rucha Hasabnis is planning to quite the show due to some personal issue and the production is in search of Rucha's replacement

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In recent times, many lead actors have quit television shows - either to take a short break from their hectic schedules, or in search of greener pastures. We list out a few faces, who have quit after becoming synonymous with their shows, and their reasons for doing so..

If sources are to be believed than beautiful Rucha Hasabnis is planning to quite the show due to some personal issue and the production is in search of Rucha's replacement

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Actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who plays Anandi in Balika Vadhu — one of the most popular shows on the tube, is the latest in the list of actors who have bid adieu to their shows in the last few months. She says there is no reason behind it, but the channel claims it is due to "hectic shooting schedules".

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Shoaib Ibrahim aka Prem of Sasural Simar Ka will follow suit soon. The actor put in his papers in February and is shooting for the remaining days of his notice period in 'Sasural Simar Ka'. According to sources, Shoaib was unhappy with his character and the way his track was shaping up. In a female dominant show, he found himself underutilised. (Pic: Viral Bhayani)

See more of : Shoaib Ibrahim

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The fact that Jayshree had to age on-screen and play mother to 20-year-olds in Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi Niyati prompted her to leave. The actress put in her papers in February and the production house is currently in the process of finalising the new female lead for the show.

See more of : Jayshree Soni

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After playing Chandramukhi Chautala, the feisty cop of FIR, for seven years, actress Kavita Kaushik left it last month for another show, titled Tota Weds Maina. The show will see a generation leap and Chak De girl Chitrashi Rawat will step into Kavita's shoes to play Jwalamukhi.

See more of : Kavita Kaushik

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Sanjeeda quit Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage in December to play the lead in an upcoming show. It's the graph of the character and storyline that prompted the decision. The producers had to kill her character, Sejal, in the show. They roped in a new lead to play a new character.

See more of : Sanjeeda Sheikh

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The actor Barun Sobti became popular as Arnav Singh Raizada in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. But his decision to quit the show a year-anda-half later, in November (2012), had a devastating effect. The channel had to end the show abruptly after the viewers refused to settle for anyone else.

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After playing Gopi bahu for two years, Giaa Manek was replaced in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya overnight in June, last year. The decision was taken after she decided to participate in a dance reality show on a rival channel. The production house wanted her to refuse the offer, but Giaa didn't.

See more of : Giaa Manek

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