For the past 12 years, actress Neha Mehta was playing the role of Anjali Mehta in the serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma'. However, after falling in love with producer Asit Modi, he decided to leave the show. Neha has now been replaced by actress Sunaina Faujdar who has been a part of shows like 'Ek Rishta Partnership Ka', 'Lal Ishq', 'Belan Wali Bahu'.

Experiencing a different type of pressure and responsibility:

I was in talks with the makers of the show from a few months ago, however, due to the lockdown, my entry in the show was delayed a bit.

I gave about 4 auditions, gave many look tests, had a few meetings, then I got selected for the role of Anjali Mehta in the show. Initially, I was not aware that I was auditioning for the show 'Tarak Mehta' or the character of Anjali Mehta. After succeeding in several rounds, Asit Sir told me that I have become a finalist for the role of Anjali Mehta. To be honest, I still can't believe that I am getting a chance to work on this show. A different type of pressure and responsibility is being experienced.

I just thought of giving my best, nothing more I can do:

Older Anjali Mehta (Neha Mehta) has been associated with the show for the past 12 years she has an image among people. They have done a great job. I am well aware that people will compare me to them. In such a situation, I have only thought of giving my best, I cannot do more than this. I will request the audience to give me a chance so that I live up to their expectations. I am also ready to clap with a clap (smiling). I will accept the opinion of the audience by bowing my head.

I want people to laugh:

The audience will not see a complete change in the character of Anjali Mehta, but yes, as an actor I will provide some input from my side. One can get a glimpse of Sunaina. There will be a slight change in the look as well. I want people to adopt me slowly. I want people to laugh. Due to Kovid people are getting very few opportunities to laugh, so I want to give some opportunity to make people laugh.

The first day on set was quite nervous:

The first day on set was quite nervous. All the actors around me were very senior, so I was a little nervous. My first scene was with Tarak (Shailesh Lodha) and Jethalal (Dilip Joshi). They made me comfortable enough. This was a very positive sign for me. My nervousness decreased a little after the first scene.

With the applause of the audience, I will also accept the rebuke of the head:

Never met Neha Mehta in real life but I love her work. There is much to learn from them. I would like to thank them because I got this opportunity because of them. I will never be like him but I will try to give my best. There is a challenge that I have taken but I am also feeling a little pressure. Right now I am keeping myself positive and praying that I like the audience. The only request from the audience will be that if I make a mistake, forgive me. Like I said earlier, I will accept the head of the audience with the applause of the audience.