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Sab TV's longest-running show and popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's shoot came to a halt after two of its cast members suffered a decline in health conditions. The two members included Raj Anadkat who plays the role of Tipendra Jethalal Gada a.k.a. Tapu and Mandar Chandwadkar who plays the role of society secretary Aatmaram Bhide.This sudden turn of events happened when Mandar Chandwadkar complained of suffering a severe cold. Seeing his condition and owing to the current Covid-19 protocols, he was instructed to stay at home and take a rest. While Raj on the other hand was only reporting to the sets whenever he was required or whenever his shot/frame came was ready.While yesterday it was reported from the set that Raj was absent for the shoot. Chandwadkar while talking to a tabloid confirmed the same and said that all his scenes related to Ganpati had to be shot despite him not feeling good earlier. Seeing all these, the team of the show decided to bring the shoot to a halt for a precautionary measure.

Updated: May 12, 2021 - 4:03 PM IST Bhavya Gandhi, as Tipendra Jethalal Gada aka Tapu in Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, lost his father Vinod Gandhi due to Covid-19 on Tuesday, May 12.As per reports, the actor's father tested positive for COVID-19, a few weeks back. He was admitted to Mumbais Kokilaben Ambani Hospital. Vinod Gandhi was battling for his life for more than ten days and breathed his last on Tuesday.On the work front, Bhavya Gandhi left the show Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2017. He played Jethalals son and recently has done few Gujurati movies like Papa Tamne Nahi SamjhayStrikerBaap Kamaal DikroDhamaa. He also runs a podcast.