Top 10 TV Shows That Replaced The Main Character

TV shows become popular due to many reasons. Their theme and presentation are of course very important, but sometimes these serials depend greatly upon the popularity of their lead actors. On the other hand, many television actors gain their fame and fortune because of their TV shows. In this co-dependent relationship, it is very important that the best interests of the show and the actors remain aligned with each other. When that does not happen, the channel or the producers have to search for new actors to replace the previous ones. Let us look at 10 popular TV shows that had to replace their lead actors.

1. Saath Nibhaana Saathiya

Saathiya began in the year 2010 on Star Plus with Giaa Manek Giaa Manek is an Indian TV actress, born on Febru >> Read More... playing the central character, Gopi. She was instantly loved by the viewers. However, after her participation in a dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhla Jaa Story soon >> Read More... , on a rival channel, Colors TV, she was sacked from the daily soap. The producers accused her of unprofessional behavior and failure of following their contract. Devoleena Bhattacharjee Devoleena Bhattacharjee was born on 22 August 1990 >> Read More... was brought in to replace Giaa. Devoleena did a good job and managed to please the loyal audience of the show.

2. Qubool Hai Qubool Hai is an Indian TV opera soap regarding th >> Read More...

Qubool Hai began in 2012 on Zee TV. The main characters were played by Karan Singh Grover Karan Singh Grover is a famous Indian actor who is >> Read More... , Rishabh Sinha Rishabh Sinha, the hot guy who was seen in Splitsv >> Read More... , and Surbhi Jyoti Surbhi Jyoti is at present one of the most popular >> Read More... . They had huge success in the roles. However, Rishabh was soon replaced, and Vikrant Massey Vikrant Massey, who is a TV actor, was born in Nag >> Read More... took up the role. A few months after that, Karan Singh Grover was replaced by Raqesh Vashisth Another hotty in the town. He is one of those acto >> Read More... . There were rumors of their tantrums and irregular arrival on set. The show has seen several leaps and each time the male lead changed. Surbhi Jyoti stayed till the end of the serial, working opposite several male leads.

3. Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!

This show on &TV is a popular comedy show with a unique theme. Each of the characters of this show gained recognition and approval from the audience. The character of Angoori Bhabi is perhaps the most loved among all. This role was originally played by Shilpa Shinde Shilpa Shinde is a prevalent Hindi TV performing a >> Read More... . However, she stopped shooting for the show and accused the producer Binaifer Kohli Binaifer is an Indian TV serial producer and write >> Read More... of mental torture and unreasonable demands. The fate of the serial was at stake, and the producers asked Shilpa to resume shooting. Shilpa refused, dragging CINTAA into the matter and filing a case against the producers. The rest of the cast sided with the production house and Shilpa was replaced by Shubhangi Atre Poorey Shubhangi Atre Poorey is a well-known face in the >> Read More... , bringing an end to speculations about the show’s closure.

4. Balika Vadhu

Balika Vadhu was a serial on Colors TV about child marriage and its consequences. It started with child actors in the lead roles. A very young Avika Gor Avika Gor is an Indian Television Actress who was >> Read More... played the role of Anandi. When the show took a leap, Pratyusha Banerjee Pratyusha Banerjee was a gorgeous Indian actress. >> Read More... played the role of grown-up Anandi. However, she left the show owing to health issues and refusal to shoot for long hours due to other commitments. As the show required full dedication from the lead actor, Toral Rasputra Toral Rasputra is an Indian television actress who >> Read More... was brought in as Anandi. After a rocky start, the audience slowly warmed up to the replacement and the show continued smoothly.

5. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi - This Indian show >> Read More...

Kyunki reached the zenith of popularity with each character getting nationwide recognition. The lead roles were played by Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay Amar Upadhyay had started out as a small-time Indi >> Read More... . Amar was replaced by Ronit Roy Ronit Roy (Ronit Bose Roy) was born on 11th Octobe >> Read More... as Mihir. The audience thought the replacement would ruin the show but Ronit Roy did a great job and kept the TRPs stable. For a little while, Smriti Irani left the show, and Gautami Kapoor Gautami Kapoor or Gautami Gadgil Kapoor is an Indi >> Read More... played the role of Tulsi. This happened due to a rift between Smriti and producer Ekta Kapoor Ekta Kapoor; a legendry producer in Indian TV and >> Read More... . However, Smriti returned to the show after their differences were sorted out.

6. Pavitra Rishta One of the popular Hindi serials, Pavitra Rishta >> Read More...

Pavitra Rishta was a long-running show on Zee TV about the sacred bond of love between the lead characters, Manav and Archana. The role of Manav was played by Sushant Singh Rajput Sushant Singh Rajput is one of the famous Indian t >> Read More... and Ankita Lokhande Ankita Lokhande was born on 19 December, 1984, in >> Read More... played the role of Archana. Their chemistry was excellent and the serial topped the TRP charts. However, when the serial took a leap, Sushant refused to play an older character. He left the show and went on to become a Bollywood actor. Hiten Tejwani Born to a Sindhi family in Mumbai on 5th March 197 >> Read More... took up the role of Manav and did a good job.

7. Dill Mill Gayye Dill Mill Gayye is a medical drama show which aire >> Read More...

Dill Mill Gayye was a youth-based show on Star One about a team of doctors in a hospital named Sanjeevani. The lead roles of Armaan and Riddhima were initially played by Karan Singh Grover and Shilpa Anand Beauty with brain is a rare combination, but not i >> Read More... . Their chemistry was widely appreciated by the viewers. However, Shilpa left the show as she wanted to be a film actress. Sukirti Kandpal Sukirti Kandpal is a Hindi television actress know >> Read More... played the new Riddhima but she failed to create the same magic. She was again replaced by actress Jennifer Winget Jennifer Singh Grover, a popular Indian actress an >> Read More... in the role of Riddhima. Jennifer essayed this role till the end of the show.

8. Kahiin To Hoga

The popularity of Kahin Toh Hoga depended largely upon the chemistry between the lead actors, Aamna Sharif Aamna Sharif is an Indian Movie Actress and Hindi >> Read More... and Rajeev Khandelwal Rajeev Khandelwal is a model turned film and telev >> Read More... . When Rajeev left the show to pursue films, actor Gurpreet Singh Gurpreet Singh is a versatile TV actor from Delhi. >> Read More... played the role of Sujal. However, the show was never the same again. It lost most of its popularity and ended two years later.

9. Kuch Toh Log Kahenge A Hindi television soap, aired on Sony Entertainme >> Read More...

Kuch Toh Log Kahenge was a show on Sony Entertainment Television about the love between an older man and a young girl. The role of the elder doctor was played by Mohnish Bahl Born to the late actress ‘Nutan’, Mohnish Behl is >> Read More... . He was critically acclaimed for his role. Mohnish disappointed his fans when he left the show citing health issues. He was replaced by Sharad Kelkar This is our own Nahar Banna Sharad Kelkar of 'Saat >> Read More... who also did a fine job in the role of Dr. Ashutosh Mathur.

10. Kasamh Se Kasamh Se is a drama soap opera that was aired on >> Read More...

Kasamh Se was a famous show on Zee TV, and its lead character was a girl named Bani. Newbie ‘ Prachi Desai A true Virgo at heart, Prachi Desai was born at Su >> Read More... ’ played the role of Bani and turned into an audience favorite. Sadly, she had to leave the show to make her debut in Bollywood. The viewers were very sad to see Prachi go. Gurdeep Kohli Gurdeep Kohli is a stunning Indian TV actress. She >> Read More... replaced Prachi and did a very good job. But the original Bani stayed in the minds of the audience.