Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain star Aasif Sheikh says 'Nobody misses those who left the show'

Aasif Sheikh talks about the importance of content over artists, when asked about missing his former co-actors from the popular show Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain.

Actor Aasif Sheikh has said that nobody misses those who left the popular comedy show Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain. He is among the few actors who have stayed with the show for the past eight years. Several actors, including Shilpa Shinde, Saumya Tandon and quit the show over different issues in the past. ()

Aasif Sheikh

Loosely inspired by the 90s comedy show Shrimaan Shrimati, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! is the story of two neighbouring families often getting involved in each others' affairs. Aasif, alongwith Rohitashv Gaur, Shilpa and Saumya Tandon formed the original lead cast of the show.

Aasif told ETimes, “Nobody misses anyone. I am sorry nobody misses people who have left the show. People who have joined in now, the audience love them and appreciate them. I strongly feel that in Bhabi Ji no artist is indispensable. Our content is so strong that they watch the show for the substance. Artists are definitely important but nobody is indispensable. I will say the same thing about myself.” 

He also said that fans often message him saying they will stop watching the show if he leaves, but he is well aware that no such thing will happen. "Audience will watch the show and it doesn’t matter if I am there or not. People don’t watch the show for an artist they watch it for the content."

He added, that audience of Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain is very loyal and the team of the show often takes their comments seriously and works around them.

Shilpa was the first one to leave the show in 2016 and Shubhangi Atre Poorey has been playing the role of Angoori Bhabhi since then. In 2020, Saumya left the show and was replaced by Neha Pendse. Neha also quit the show in 2022 and Vidissha is currently essaying the role of Anita Bhabhi in Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain.