Sudhanshu Pandey, known for his portrayal of Vanraj Shah in the hit television show Anupamaa, left fans stunned with his unexpected decision to quit the show in August 2024. Having been part of the daily soap since its inception in 2020, his exit sparked widespread speculation, with rumors suggesting a possible fallout with co-star Rupali Ganguly. Now, Sudhanshu has finally addressed these claims, setting the record straight.
In a recent interview, Sudhanshu made it clear that there is no bad blood between him and Rupali. Dismissing the rumors, he emphasized that their professional relationship was nothing short of fantastic during their four years on the show. He further revealed that they remain on good terms and continue to stay in touch. “Even though there are so many stories going around, whatever I said was my side of the story, and it was 100 percent the truth. Stories have nothing to do with reality, so don’t believe them. All is well; the four years have been fantastic. I will cherish being a part of Anupamaa all my life. The equation with Rupali is all okay. I was chatting with her recently. She messaged me about something on Instagram, and we were bickering about it. So it is all fine,” he clarified.
Addressing his decision to announce his exit publicly, Sudhanshu Pandey explained that he felt a sense of responsibility towards his fans. He wanted to ensure they heard the news from him rather than being blindsided. “I didn’t want them to be later shocked or heartbroken. At least I told them personally, and they didn’t come to know from other sources,” he stated.
Despite his departure, Sudhanshu’s portrayal of Vanraj remains unforgettable, and fans will undoubtedly cherish his contribution to the show. But with Anupamaa continuing its gripping storyline, the question remains—what’s next for Sudhanshu Pandey?
