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From Sara Annaiah to Deepak Gowda: Actors who quit shows mid-way in recent days

Last updated on - Jun 28, 2023, 12:37 IST
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​Actors who quit shows mid-way in recent days

There are many circumstances for an actor to bid adieu to their on-screen characters. Some walk out of the show mid-way due to personal reasons but there are a few who lose their project after the characters get axed from the show. Here is a list of actors who quit the show mid-way in recent days.

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​Sara Annaiah

Sara quitting daily soap Namma Lacchi came in as a shocker to many. The actress stayed tight-lipped about her decision and quit the show midway after it completed 100 episodes. Sara essayed the role of a young new-age mom, Dipika, in Namma Lacchi.

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​Deepak Gowda

Deepak Gowda's absence in Shrirastu Shubhamastu in the recent episodes indeed led to many speculations. Many viewers on social media shared that the actor might have quit the daily soap midway. However, the rumours turned out to be true when a new actor made his entry as the new Samarth in the show.

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​Gagana Kunchi

The actress, who was seen essaying the character 'Aarthi' in the daily soap Gattimela, also quit the show midway. Gagana quit Gattimela owing to personal commitments. Earlier, Gagana had replaced Arthi in the show.

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Nithya Gowda

The actress, who made her acting debut with the family drama 'Jeenugoodu,' walked out of the show recently. According to reports, Nithya opted to quit the show owing to her other commitments. She essayed the lead role of Diya in Jeenugoodu.

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​Suraj Hoogar

Suraj Hoogar, who was seen essaying the lead character of 'Yuvraj Bahadur' in Katheyondu Shuruaagide, quit the show midway. The actor was a part of the show for nearly 100 episodes. He has not opened up about the reason behind quitting the show so far. Suraj is also maintaining a low profile on his social media as well.

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​Chandrakala Mohan

Chandrakala reportedly quit Dasa Purandara after she bagged a prominent role in the new show Punyavathi. At the same time, she was also a part of the reality show 'Super Queen' as one of the contestants. Reportedly, the actress opted to quit the devotional show owing to other projects.

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​Karthik Mahesh

Karthik quit Puttakkana Makkalu after he bagged the lead role in another show 'Raji'. Reportedly, the actor had difficulties managing his schedules between both shows and decided to quit playing a supporting role in Puttakkana Makkalu. Back then, he even had the release of his silver screen debut.

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​Gouthami Gowda

The actress, who made her acting comeback after a long break as Shreshta in Bhagyalakshmi, also quit the show midway. Gouthami took to her social media handle to reveal the same. "Namaste... Had to come out of Bhagyalakshmi due to personal reasons... Thanks to all of you who wished me in a negative role all these days. Very difficult decision but an inevitable situation will tell you as soon as possible. Just came out with a smile. There is no other reason. Let your love and encouragement be like this in the future also," wrote the actress on her Instagram handle.

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​Archana

Ace actress Archana quit Gattimela for the second time. She essayed the role of a ravishing vamp in the show. Going by the insider reports, the actress quit the show owing to differences of opinion with the makers.

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