Sudhanshu Pandey, who gained widespread recognition for his role as Vanraj Shah on the popular television show Anupamaa, has announced his departure from the series. In a heartfelt Instagram Live session, he shared the news, stating that he hasn’t been involved with the show since Rakshabandhan and is no longer playing the character of Vanraj Shah. He expressed his gratitude for the support and affection he received from fans and mentioned that his exit was driven by the pursuit of new opportunities.
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He said in the video, “Mai pichle chaar saal se roj pahuch raha hun apke ghar ek daily soap ke jariye, ek kirdar play kar raha hu jiske liye mujhe bahut sara pyar or narazgi mili, but wo narazgi bhi ek tarike se pyar hi raha hai. Agar aap naraz na hote mere character dekh kar to mujhe lagta mai sahi tarike se nibha nahi pa raha hoon.” Sudhanshu went on to add, “I want to tell all of you with a heavy heart that I am now not a part of Anupamaa show. Raksha Bandhan episode se mai show ka hissa nahi hoon, par itne din beet gaye the or meri audience mujhse naraz na ho ki ye bina bataye kaise chala gaya toh mujhe laga ye meri zimmedari hai ki mai ye baat bataun aap sab ko. Par hame jeevan me aage badhna hi padta hai to I want you all to keep loving me always in my future works.”
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The actor’s departure has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and fellow actors. Many have expressed their sadness at his exit and praised his portrayal of Vanraj Shah. Anirudh Dave, a fellow actor, commended Sudhanshu’s performance and described him as a phenomenal actor who brought depth to his character. Despite the fans’ disappointment, Sudhanshu assured them that he will continue to explore diverse roles in the future.
In addition to his acting career, Sudhanshu has recently reconnected with his 90s band, The Band of Boys, and they released a new album titled *Gori Again*. He also hinted at more music releases coming soon. There has been no official statement from the show’s production team regarding Sudhanshu’s exit.
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