Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Asit Modi Slams Trolls, Says 'Creating Fresh Content Not Easy'

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Asit Modi explained that even though he listens to "constructive" criticism, he does not give importance to those who are questioning the show for the sake of spreading negativity.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been running for over 17 years now. While the show often rules TRP charts, a section of the audience feels that Asit Kumarr Modi's sitcom has also lost its charm over the years. In a recent interview, Asit Modi gave a befitting reply to trolls. He explained that even though he listens to 'constructive" criticism, he does not give importance to those who are questioning the show for the sake of spreading negativity around his show.
'I don't give much importance to criticism unless it's constructive. If someone points out something valid, I try to work on it right away. See, there are two kinds of criticism. One is the kind of people who do just for the sake of it, especially on social media these days. The other kind actually helps you grow, and that's the one I pay attention to. I also believe that those who appreciate our work have every right to point out our flaws too. That's why I focus on staying true to my story," Asit Modi told ETimes.
The TMKOC maker explained that in the early episodes, 'the storyline was different. Tapu Sena was much younger. Now, they've all grown up, and so have the actors playing them. But the audience accepted this change."
Asit Modi further argued that the heart of his show lies in its humour, which remains unchanged over the years. 'Creating fresh and funny content isn't easy, especially when audiences re-watch episodes and can quickly recognise repetition. That's the challenge; we constantly push ourselves to keep things new and entertaining, knowing that the audience is sharp and expects nothing less. A fresh story each day, but one that connects with people emotionally. They've been watching the show for 17 years, and they trust me. That's a big responsibility. It's not always easy. People will always find something to criticise and that's okay. Even big movie stars get trolled. It's just a part of the job," he added.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah premiered first premiered in July 2008. The show has been on the top of the TRP charts for the last three weeks.
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July 22, 2025, 09:18 IST
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