Shailesh Lodha sues Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah makers, show’s project head says ‘never denied or refused to give his payment’

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Asit Modi too avoided commenting on this matter. However, the show’s project head, Sohil Ramani, said, “There isn’t much to say that hasn’t been said earlier. Shailesh Lodha has been like a family only. When he left we respected that. And on numerous occasions through email and on telephone we have requested him to come to the office to sign all required paperwork and take his remaining numeration. We have never denied or refused to give his payment. In every company when people leave, they have to sign full and final papers before complete payment is released. Where is the issue? Instead of going around and complaining, isn’t it better to simply follow the regular procedure?”

Ramani also stated that the company doesn’t wish to pursue the case. He said, “We are not pursuing any case, because we did not refuse to give his payment. We have already informed sir (Lodha) to take his dues and sign the required papers.”

Earlier reports suggested that Shailesh Lodha left Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in April last year, after a rift with Asit Modi.