Exclusive! Just because I want to quit, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah makers are now making my exit difficult: Palak Sindhwani

The official statement from

Neela Film Productions

stated that

Palak Sindhwani

, who portrays Sonu Bhide in

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

, has received a legal notice for

breach of contract

. The notice outlines violations of several key provisions in her exclusive artist agreement, which have caused significant harm to the character, the show and the production company.
The breaches primarily concern Palak Sindhwani's unauthorized third-party endorsements and appearances without obtaining the necessary written consent, as required by her contract.

Despite multiple verbal and written warnings, these violations continued, infringing upon the exclusivity clause and undermining the integrity of both the character and the series. As a result, Neela Film Productions has been compelled to take formal action."
The makers also shared in their statement how Palak responded to the legal notice with the intent of quitting the show.
When BT reached out to Palak, she denied the allegations. She said, "I had informed the production house on August 8 about my decision to quit the show. They decided to take some time and then told me that I will be given an official email to which I could mail the resignation letter but that never happened. They delayed approving my resignation and after a few weeks to my surprise I saw articles in media about how I had breached the contract. I signed their contract 5 years ago and they denied giving me a copy of it. I received a copy on September 19, 2024. They had agreed to let me continue brand endorsements and post the pandemic I also started brand endorsements on social media. They didn't say anything then but after I announced my decision to quit they have started this plan of action. I have also taken legal advise and will follow what's right for my career. I wanted to quit the show for health reasons and professional growth. I have had several meetings but there is no solution yet. This is exploitation and I never expected this after working with them for five years. Just because I want to quit Taarak Mehta, they are making my exit difficult."