Episode 51 ("ATM Confusion") and Episode 23 ("Kavi Sammelan") are fan favorites.
He left in 2022 due to creative and financial differences, but his work in the first several hundred episodes, especially 1–100, remains iconic. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Episode 1 To 100
| Feature | Episodes 1–100 (2008-2009) | Current Episodes (2024–2025) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Original: Shailesh Lodha, Disha Vakani, Bhavya Gandhi | Replaced: Sachin Shroff, New Daya (Guest), New Tapu | | Runtime | ~15–18 minutes (tight comedy) | ~25–30 minutes (dragged scenes) | | Humor | Situational, pun-based, literary | Slapstick, repetitive memes | | Character Depth | Taarak had a major role | Taarak is sidelined | | Social Message | Subtle and integrated | Preachy and forced | Episode 51 ("ATM Confusion") and Episode 23 ("Kavi