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- News18
TMKOC: 'Goli' Kush Shah Opens Up On Quitting Show, Says 'Had To Take This Decision...'
Last Updated: Kush Shah also recalled working with Dilip Joshi and stated that he "loved" each day he spent on the sets of TMKOC. Kush Shah has opened up on quitting Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. In a recent interview, the young actor, who used to play the role of Goli Hathi in the popular sitcom, shared that he misses being on sets. Kush mentioned that it was also important for him to leave the show because it was time for him to 'do something". 'I miss being on sets because that is my home. But I had to take this decision for me because I turned 27 and I felt this is the time to do something. I feel this show is going to go on forever as viewers are not going to stop loving the show. I love TMKOC, the people on the show, I genuinely love it and I was addicted to that environment. We shot during COVID as well. We shifted to Daman and shot there. There has not been a single day when I've woken up and I don't have to go anywhere. Then there comes a time when you start missing it," Kush said during his appearance on the podcast, Just Kidding with Sid. Kush further recalled working with Dilip Joshi and stated that he 'loved" each day he spent on the sets of TMKOC. 'I was in 5th class when I started doing Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. I started working during the 5th standard vacation. We used to sit with Dilip sir with scripts in our hands and would improvise. I started learning from him as a kid and enjoyed it. I have learnt a lot, especially from Bhide (Mandar) uncle and Dilip sir. They have a crazy timing. I loved acting and enjoyed each day on the sets," he added. Kush Shah left TMKOC in 2024 in order to pursue higher studies abroad. He has been replaced by Dharmit Shah on the show. TMKOC has been running on television for over 17 years now. Kush was not the first actor to leave the popular sitcom. Previously, several other actors, including Disha Vakani, Bhavya Gandhi, Gurucharan Singh, Shailesh Lodha, Neha Mehta, Jennifer Mistry and Raj Anadkat also left the show. First Published:
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Goli Kush Shah breaks silence on why he quit the show: ‘I feel this show is…'
Actor Kush Shah, who played the popular character of Goli Haathi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has revealed why he decided to quit one of the most popular shows on Indian television. In a new interview, the 27-year-old actor said that although he misses being on sets but he had to do something different. (Also read: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah creator Asit Modi says actors speaking against show upset him: 'But I forgive them') In a podcast with Just Kidding with Sid, Kush said, 'I miss being on sets because that is my home. But I had to take this decision for me because I turned 27 and I felt this is the time to do something. I feel this show is going to go on forever as viewers are not going to stop loving the show.' Kush also reminisced how he started working on the show when he was in 5th standard and since then he has learnt a lot about acting from Dilip Joshi who plays Jethalal. 'I was in 5th class when I started doing Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. We used to sit with Dilip sir with scripts in our hands and would improvise. I started learning from him as a kid and enjoyed it. I have learnt a lot, especially from Bhide (Mandar) uncle and Dilip sir. They have a crazy timing. I loved acting and enjoyed each day on the sets," he added. Kush left the show in 2024 in order to pursue higher studies out of the country. The actor had been replaced by Dharmit Shah on the show. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been airing on Sab TV from July 2008. The story is based on a famous Gujarati play, Duniya Ne Oondha Chasma by Tarak Mehta. It is produced by Neela Asit Modi and Asit Kumar Modi. Kush was not the first actor to leave the popular sitcom. Previously, Disha Vakani, Bhavya Gandhi, Gurucharan Singh, Shailesh Lodha, Neha Mehta, Jennifer Mistry and Raj Anadkat also made their exit.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Goli aka Kush Shah reacts to body positivity; says 'Main patla hounga toh pata chalega...'
Kush Shah, best known for his role as Goli on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, recently discussed his departure from the show and his opinions on personal health during a candid podcast visit on Just Kidding with Sid. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shah worked for 16 years on TMKOC, a sitcom that is now one of India's most popular and longest-running television sitcoms. Reflecting on his time there, Shah stated that the leave was not easy. Kush gets candid about how he isn't a fan of the concept of Body Positivity, sharing his views, Kush said, "See I am fat and when I talk about food it looks.. see I don't like this body positivity concept. I am not like that and I don't want to be positive about my body. If you are told that you will die if you don't lose weight, then it is all about your lifestyle. A while back, I had lost a lot of weight, that is when I realised that you come to know how you breathe. " He further shared what he plans to do for fitness, "See how you can see your features, I don't see them. Main patla hounga toh pata chalega, main kaisa dikhta hoon. That is when I will see a different side of me. But with all this body positivity, calm down. So when I keep talking about food, at one point it looks disgusting. My friends are all fit, they have abs and are completely chiselled. But they eat way more than me so I want to do that. " Kush and his love for food has been a love tale be it onscreen or offscreen. The actor shared that being a vegetarian, he loves eating everything. One thing he can't control himself from having is a chilled drink. It could be any beverage but needs to be extremely chilled.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TMKOC's Kush Shah criticizes 'body positivity' movement; shares his personal struggle with being overweight
Kush Shah , popularly known for playing the beloved character Goli on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC), recently opened up about his departure from the show and his thoughts on personal health during a candid podcast appearance on Just Kidding with Sid. Shah spent 16 years on TMKOC , a sitcom that has become one of India's longest-running and most-watched television shows. Reflecting on his time there, Shah shared that the exit was far from easy. He compared leaving the show to ending a meaningful relationship, saying it felt like "breaking up on good terms." Though he never experienced a romantic breakup, he admitted to crying and feeling actual physical pain in his heart when he made the decision. TMKOC, which premiered in 2008 and is now a part of Indian pop culture history, had been more than just a job for him — it was, in his words, his 'first love.' Rejecting Body Positivity for Health Awareness by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tan Thoi Hoa: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More What stood out during the podcast was Shah's stark views on the body positivity movement. Despite being overweight himself, he expressed strong opposition to the idea of accepting one's body at the cost of health. 'I don't believe in body positivity,' he stated clearly. He explained that if a medical professional advises someone to lose weight due to serious health risks, ignoring that advice in favor of body positivity is dangerous. Shah believes that lifestyle and physical well-being must take precedence over self-acceptance narratives when health is at risk. He recalled his own struggles with weight, noting how his breathing pattern had changed due to being overweight. He also admitted that he hasn't been able to clearly identify his own facial features, saying, 'Main patla hounga toh pata chalega, main kaisa dikhta hoon.' TMKOC: A Cultural Landmark TMKOC, based on Tarak Mehta's Gujarati column Duniya Ne Undha Chashma, has remained a staple of Indian television for more than a decade. The sitcom, produced by Asit Kumarr Modi, has seen remarkable milestones — completing 1000 episodes in 2012, 2000 in 2016, 3000 in 2020, and crossing 4000 episodes in 2024. Over time, it has not only entertained millions but also contributed to national campaigns like Clean India, and was once used as a case study by the Mudra Institute of Communications in Ahmedabad. For Shah, being part of a show with such legacy has been a defining chapter of his life. But now, as he moves on, he seems focused on personal growth — emotionally and physically.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Kush Shah aka Goli calls shooting with Shah Rukh Khan as his favorite memory; recalls 'We Watched a KKR match in his Vanity, he ordered Idli at 4 AM'
Kush Shah , best known for playing Goli, the son of Dr. Haathi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah , stepped away from the show last year to pursue higher studies in the USA. His departure was an emotional one, with his co-stars getting teary-eyed on his final day of shooting. Recently, during an appearance on the Just Kidding with Sid podcast, Kush reminisced about one of his favorite behind-the-scenes moments from the show. He fondly recalled Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan 's visit to the set and shared some delightful anecdotes from the experience. Recalling SRK's appearance on TMKOC to promote Happy New Year , Kush shared, "There have been many favourite moments. But one that has been most memorable was working with SRK. I have been lucky to have worked with Shah Rukh Khan. I have been with him thrice and I've worked with other stars also when they visited our show. Shah Rukh was on our set for 12 hours and I'm not kidding. Koi nahi raha itna 12 ghanta, he was on the set. Around 4 am we all were very hungry and Shah Rukh ordered idli from a random Anna. He sent his driver to get idli from local Anna. We sat together and idli and vada. That was my best and crazy memory." He further revealed how they watched KRK's IPL match in Shah Rukh's vanity, "In fact, we sat in his vanity van and watched the KKR match toh ye amazing cheez hai na yaar. I mean who does this. Nothing beats that. The experience was amazing, he came on the show for Happy New Year, Chennai Express and Dilwale. Mazee aagaye." Kush, who quit the show last year after working for 16 years, shared he was never affected by Bollywood celebrities' stardom but he was in awe of SRK's aura. He went on to praise the Jawan actor for his dedication, he revealed, "Whenever celebrities came on the show, I used to have a blast because I was never starstruck. I used to always feel okay, fine they are actors and I never cared. But SRK's aura was very different. He is so diligent at what he does. He knows his lines, your lines and everything that is going to happen in the script. 30 page ki script hai unko ratta hai (he would memorise the entire script). It was a great experience." Sachin Shroff joins Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as new Taarak Mehta; his first day on the sets
