Taarak Mehta's 'Bhide' Mandar Chandwadkar reacts to death hoax: 'I am shooting and enjoying myself'

Mandar Chandwadkar took to social media to assure his fans and friends, after hearing news of his death. He is best known for playing Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Mandar Chandwadkar, best known for playing Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, recently fell prey to a death hoax. Reports surfaced online that the actor was no more, which created panic among his friends and fans. The actor has now reacted to the fake news, clarifying that he is perfectly healthy.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Mandar Chandwadkar fell victim to death hoax.

Mandar took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to share a video in which he slammed the death hoax and requested those spreading the rumours to stop it. He captioned it, "It's a request to the people who are spreading rumors not to spread," adding a series of folded hands emoji.

In the video, Mandar said, "Hello everybody. Namaskaar, How are you all? I hope work is good. I am also at work, but there's news that someone has forwarded, and I thought that I should react to it before people get worried. So I have come on Live. Because on social media, rumours spread faster than fire. I just wanted to confirm that I am shooting very well and enjoying myself."

In the comments section of his post, fans thanked Mandar for clearing the air, and quashing the rumours. Meanwhile, some raised questions about the authenticity of rumours that Sailesh Lodha is quitting Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Sailesh, who plays the title character Taarak Mehta, hasn't been seen in the show for some time now.