Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Palak Sidhwani OPENS UP on facing criticism for replacing Nidhi as Sonu

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a show that can bring a smile on anyone's face instantly. The sitcom's story and its characters, have been making people laugh since 2008. Well, it's been almost 12 years that the show has been running successfully, and the craze is still intact. Since the show has been going on for so many years now, it's natural that some actors have bid adieu for their reasons. And one of them was Nidhi Bhanushali, who played the role of Sonu Bhide. 

After Nidhi's exit, Palak Sidhwani was introduced as the new Sonu on the show. But, just like any other new actor walking into the shoes of another actor, Palak too was compared to Nidhi. Not merely comparisons, the young actress had to face criticism also. Recently in a conversation with Times of India, the Palak opened up about the criticism that she has received, how she managed to handle it, and how has it affected her personal and professional life. 

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She said that she is a very positive and optimistic person. If someone even says ten bad things about her, she does not feel bad and take it to her heart. She knows that he is not a perfect person, and she has to work in improving herself and making her better. Palak feels that when the audience watch a show for years together, they get attached to the characters, and they have all the right to speak what they feel about it. She thinks that she is no one to comment on their remarks. However, she feels extremely lucky and fortunate to have supportive people in her life including her friends, family and fans. 

Palak stated that she was lucky that when a handful of people criticized her, many others supported and loved her as the new Sonu. So, ultimately she decided to look at the brighter and positive side to keep things going. 

Meanwhile, with Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray's permission, shoots are soon going to resume and viewers will now be able to enjoy new episodes of TMKOC. What are your thoughts on the same? Are you excited to see Gokuldham society members spread their magic again? Let us know in the comment section below. 

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Anonymous 6 months ago

It's not about comparison,first of all she should learn how to act...

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Anonymous 7 months ago

Hi sonalidi

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Anonymous 7 months ago

It's not the matter of being positive or negative... It's matter of what's true... Palak is surely not even even close to nidhi for Sonu's Role. Palak do a lot of overreacting and her expressions seems totally fake... Nidhi is too natural

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Anonymous 7 months ago

We can't compare the two .some time will be taken to adjust with new characters

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Anonymous 7 months ago

You are the miss tarak metha.you are young and beauty queen of the show.

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Anonymous 7 months ago

Ya.That babita wearing skimpy clothes at this age and too much makeup.

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Anonymous 7 months ago

It's not about new or old Sonu. I am watching it from 2008 onwards so my affinity towards Jheel Mehta was much more than that with Nidhi. But the problem with the show is it's content. The contents are gradually dipping. I still watch TMKOC old episodes everyday. It's like a stress buster for me but only the old episodes. I had told it time and again please bring back Raju-Rajen duo in writing things will definitely improve

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Anonymous 7 months ago

TMKOC is awesome show. It's not just show but it fills Life with full of love happiness and shows path how to actually lead life,. All are awaiting for show, but we can't put TMKOC team under risk hence I request team to take care of their health and safety. Also to think on resuming is good Idea or not under this situation, All the best. Even I am interested in acting in TMKOC if I get chance

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Anonymous 7 months ago

Tmkoc best show ever!

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Anonymous 7 months ago

Yes can't wait to see tmkoc's new episodes. Eagerly waiting.

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Anonymous 7 months ago

Jethalal babita k pichy bhgta ha hat nh ati hahahaha or popu ki shadi Karwa do yr from Pak lovely yaro Allah khus rhakhe ameen

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Anonymous 7 months ago

Tmkoc doesnt have the same fun as it used to be, the scripts are getting worse. Alas what a past it held is now in ruins.

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Anonymous 7 months ago

We have been watching the repeats of the program. All the episodes have novelty and characters have performed well.

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Anonymous 7 months ago

Can't wait anymore am already having withdrawal symptom

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Anonymous 8 months ago

My favorite character is Tapu I want to see more episodes of gokldam society. When is Dayaben coming back

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Anonymous 8 months ago

You are doing ting iam kritika

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Anonymous 8 months ago

I think their should be no comparison between any two people they are obviously different from each other. All have different acting skills and have different characters. I think due to some characters have changed our love for TMKOC should not gonna effect. I love TMKOC forever. But take care of yourself also during shooting it could be dangerous. Praying for your good health and life.

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Nidhi bhanushali is my most favorite actress of TMKOC is one the kind that I always loved, miss her alot in TMKOC and Bhavya they are the most adorable young couple in the show and i love them the most.

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Missing Nidhi & Bhavya. Old is Gold. This show now lost its old charm.

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Palak you are very much better than Nidhi as Sonalika Atmaram Bhide(Sonu).

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Anonymous 8 months ago

No, I think Palak sindhwani os better than Nidhi bhanushali. Nidhi always followed tapu in show but Palak follows tapu but that much like Nidhi.

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Idiot

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Just shut up tmkoc is the best show ever if you dont like to see the show then dont see it, no.need of spreading hate everywhere about this show.as alot of people like this show.also bodhi was far better than new Sony

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Anonymous 8 months ago

What a stupid mind set you have! This is not a reality show, it's a fictional show. You have to done what your director want. You should talk about their performance. In term of performance Nidhi was way better.

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Very much excited to watch new episodes of tmkoc.. But please be safe while shooting...our old sonu was far far better than the new one...

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Anonymous 8 months ago

She is hot af

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Anonymous 8 months ago

She is hot af

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Anonymous 8 months ago

See we don't wanna demoralise you but Nidhi as Sonu was better than you as Sonu

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Last 1000 + episodes were more than corona so let it b discontinued permanently as all old actors are highly montonous same popat wedding,jetha running after babita ,Sodhi shoutingchadhanga nahi but never hits anybody,stale diet food and manymore useless things

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Only you like this vulgar show

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Just shut up.this is the longest running sitcom.they'll do whatever they want to do.this show is everyone's favourite.so if you dont like it.so dont see it.just dont spread hate everywhere about this awesome show

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Anonymous 8 months ago

From when new episodes of tarak mehta ka ooltah chashma will start need to know exact date

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Even I like the performance of Nidhi Bhanushali as she was simple girl as compared to this palak. Sonu (Nidhi) was far better than this

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Yup , u are right Nidhi was good

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Yes.. old Sonu was far better. U don't fit that role still in our head nd heart. Nothing against u dear.just a genuine feedback. Old Sonu ki baat hi alag thi

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Anonymous 8 months ago

I can't believe people can be criticizing an actress who is trying her best and also if you think that Palak is not good enough why don't you go and try to replace Nidhi.

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Yes I am also

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Anonymous 8 months ago

It's ok mam u both do good both have different capabilities and acting skill I love tmkoc

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Her criticism is genuine...She is of no match to the girl who played sonu for years...It is not the case for being positive or negative madam but to c the reality that the previous sonu needed to have been replaced by a better girl which is in no way u..

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Agree she is of no match

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Well you don't have the right to say that too. Here the thing is about your ego now! You are not attached to the old Sonu you just don't like the new one and she is a better girl and if you don't like her than well you can just go and have a audition for sonu

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Can't wait to see the gokuldham family doing new shows pls let us know when it starts

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Anonymous 8 months ago

Yes, i am too excited to watch TMZkOC back

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