The Internet has been abuzz since the past three days that
Divyanka Tripathi had been asked to play
Dayaben
in
Taarak Mehta Ka
Ooltah Chashmah - ETimes TV has it that this is far from the truth. Divyanka has not been asked to play Jethalal's wife.
A source informed us this morning, "Divyanka has not been in talks with Asit Modi for Dayaben's role. Such loose talk serves no purpose except that it confuses the janta, especially the fans of the show."
We got in touch with Divyanka, who has landed from Cape Town after performing in '
Khatron Ke Khiladi
11' hosted by Rohit Shetty. Confirming that there was no offer from the Taarak team, Ishita Bhalla of '
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
' said, "That's how rumours are, mostly baseless and non-factual."
Would she take it up if offered, we shot back? Divyanka replied, "It's a fabulous show with a great fan following but I don't think I'll be keen on doing it. I am looking for a fresh concept and new challenge."