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Is Ronit Roy joining 'Anupamaa'? Actor breaks silence
Ronit Roy is not joining 'Anupamaa'

Is Ronit Roy joining 'Anupamaa'? Actor breaks silence

Jul 17, 2025
12:06 pm

What's the story

Actor Ronit Roy has quashed recent rumors about him stepping into the shoes of Sudhanshu Pandey's character Vanraj Shah in the TV show Anupamaa. The speculation arose after Pandey's sudden exit from the series in August 2024. Clearing the air, Roy told TellyChakkar, "I'm not doing Anupamaa - the news is completely false, and I won't be playing Vanraj."

Source

Source close to the show also denied replacement rumors

A source close to the show also refuted the rumors. "There haven't been any developments regarding Vanraj on the show. These are just speculations, and there isn't anything true about it." "Ronit Roy has also shared with various media portals that he isn't doing the show; the speculations regarding his entry in Anupamaa are completely false," the insider told Mid-Day.

Show's status

'Anupamaa' is currently facing a slump in viewership ratings

Rupali Ganguly-led Anupamaa has been a fan favorite since its premiere on July 13, 2020. However, the show is currently facing a slump in viewership ratings. To revive the show's popularity, reports suggest that the makers are considering introducing new characters and plotlines. The show also stars Adrija Roy and Shivam Khajuria and streams on JioHotstar.

Character change

Pandey left the show in August 2024

Pandey, who played Shah for four years, left the show abruptly in August 2024. He announced his departure during an Instagram live session but did not disclose any reasons for his sudden exit. His character was subsequently written out of the show, leaving fans speculating about potential replacements. Pandey was last seen in Prime Video's reality show The Traitors.