Ronit Roy has officially denied the swirling rumours that he will replace Sudhanshu Pandey as Vanraj Shah in Anupamaa. Here’s everything you need to know:
What Ronit Roy Said
In a conversation with TellyChakkar, Ronit Roy firmly dismissed the speculation:
“I’m not doing Anupamaa – the news is completely false, and I won’t be playing Vanraj.” Wikipedia+15NewsBytes+15The Times of India+15
He reiterated this in interviews with India Today, NewsBytes, BollywoodShaadis, and Hindustan Times, consistently calling the story “baseless” and “completely false.” BollywoodShaadis
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Why the Rumours Started
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TRP dip & generational leap: Anupamaa recently underwent a 15-year leap in its storyline—typical fodder for drama but also a moment when Sudhanshu Pandey exited the show in August 2024, leaving fans wondering about Vanraj’s future. Republic World+1BollywoodShaadis+1
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Media speculation: A News18 report claimed Ronit was on board to rejuvenate the show and fill Vanraj’s shoes. This was picked up by Hindustan Times, intensifying the buzz. Wikipedia+12Hindustan Times+12Hindustan Times+12
But insiders close to production and multiple media outlets clarified that no casting change has been confirmed, citing a lack of any formal development.
Sudhanshu Pandey & Vanraj’s Arc
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Sudhanshu Pandey portrayed Vanraj Shah since July 2020—becoming one of the show’s most memorable characters.
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He exited in August 2024 after a four-year run, tying it to his participation in The Traitors India and other creative pursuits. Navbharat Times+15Wikipedia+15The Times of India+15
As of mid-2025, there’s no official update on the return—or recasting—of Vanraj.
✅ Final Takeaway
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Ronit Roy is not joining Anupamaa, and will not replace Vanraj Shah.
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The story appears to be pure speculation aimed at generating buzz during a period of declining TRPs.
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Any actual developments regarding Vanraj’s character are still under wraps, with no statements from Anupamaa producers.
What’s Next?
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Viewers remain eager for updates on Vanraj’s storyline—and whether he’ll return at all.
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Star Plus and Director’s Kut Productions might be considering fresh plot twists or even new casting, but nothing is confirmed.
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For now, Rupali Ganguly continues as Anupamaa, steering the show through its next chapter.