Kush Shah, who played the popular character ‘Goli’ in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma’, has left the show. Kush has been a part of the sitcom for the last 16 years. The actor announced his departure with an emotional video. The makers also introduced the actor who will replace him in the show.

Kush Shah broke down during his farewell cake cutting ceremony on the sets of ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. He was surrounded by the cast and crew of the show.

In the video, he said, “When the show started when you and I first met, I was very young. You have given me a lot of love since then. And this family has given me as much love as you have given me. I have made a lot of memories here. I have enjoyed a lot here. I have spent my childhood here and most importantly I would like to thank the producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Mr. Asit Kumarr Modi for this journey. He put so much faith in me, made my character so interesting and always motivated me. It is because of his faith that today Kush became Goli.”

Watch the video here:

‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ is one of the longest-running sitcoms in India, which revolves around the lives of the residents of the Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society. The show stars Dilip Joshi, Sunayana Faujdar, Balwinder Singh Suri, Monaaz Mevawala and others.