The latest television show to join the long list of shows that bit the COVID-19 dust, is the Namish Taneja-Meera Deosthale starrer Vidya. It was recently reported that Vidya, that launched in September 2019 had shut down due to problems that arose from the shutting down of shoots because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The call to axe the show was taken by Colors and this makes Vidya the second show to shut down on the channel apart from Naagin 4. However, while Naagin 4 will give the audience closure before going off-air, -Vidya will not have the same luxury. Meera Deosthale - Namish Taneja Starrer Vidya Goes Off Air Amid COVID-19 Lockdown (Deets Inside).

While both the leads, Meera and Namish say that they were expecting a drastic move, given how the lockdown has affected other shows and the testing times that the entertainment industry as a whole has faced producer Mahesh Pandey is shocked. All the three parties spoke to BT, and here's what they had to say.

Meera Deosthale said, "After hearing about so many shows being axed, this is not surprising. We are all victims of COVID-19 and we have to face the situation. The show was at an interesting point and it also conveyed social messages on the importance of education, and against superstitions. It was an enjoyable journey. In this situation, we can only be positive and hope that things improve soon.' Nazar Actress Monalisa's Husband and Bhojpuri Star Vikrant Singh To Make His Fiction Debut With Colors' New Show Vidya!.

Namish Taneja too was not too shocked by the move. "Given the way the lockdown has impacted the industry, something like this was expected. I feel sad, as it was a good role. I hope that all the technicians, who lost their jobs due to this decision, get some new project soon," said Namish. Coronavirus Outbreak: Mahesh Pandey's Vidya Team Namish Taneja and Meera Deosthale Distribute Atta, Rice And Pulses to Crew Members on Set.

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Producer Mahesh Pandey too posted a farewell message for his show which was also his first solo production. Check Out His Post Below:

 

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Good Bye VIDYA 🙏 On 1st June 2020, I got a call that our Show VIDYA is being terminate with immediate effect... I was shocked and felt really bad. I had a lot of questions. Why such a decision so suddenly? Since Vidya started, we have been a slot leader at 7 P.M. Vidya’s story is still incomplete. She has not become a teacher yet. I was a perplexed and rattled. I sat down and then realized, Vidya was affected by Corona. It’s a Covid 19 death. There is no other reason for her premature demise. Anyway, the journey of 163 episodes was beautiful. Vidya might have been an uneducated teacher but she surely taught me a few things. Vidya was my 1st solo production. People often say that you love your first child the most, and on the same thought, Vidya will always be very special for us all at Mahesh Pandey Productions. Thank You Team Colors and especially Swati, Sakshi, Arjya, Harsha, Ramya and Navin ... You guys have been with me through thick and thin in this journey. I want to take a moment to thank Manisha Sharma ji, for trusting me and letting me make a show which no other channel was ready to make. Thank You Team Vidya at Mahesh Pandey Productions (from the Actors to the Spotboys. I am a little emotional, hence I am not writing any names, as I don’t want to miss out on any.) you have been my strength and my support. I hope you will keep supporting me and this company so that we can keep making good content. Thank You Team Vidya Fans. For your relentless support. As dusk hits the shores of Vidya, a new day is dawning with our new show. I hope you keep supporting us there too. Thank you Piyush Gupta, for everything. My Family, Thank You for your love. No one can repay what their parents have done for them. I just bow down to get their blessings so that I can keep walking. Madhu Pandey, we are to complete 9 years of togetherness. You have been my biggest support. Thank You. Everything falls in place in the end, and if it doesn’t, its not the end. THIS I NOT THE END YET We shall meet again, soon!👍 Jai Durga Maiyaan 🙏 Aye Vidyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ...❤️

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The producer, who had not seen this coming, revealed, "On June 1, I was told that 'Vidya' will be axed. I am shocked! Why have they taken such a decision suddenly? COVID-19 has led to the premature demise of our show. 'Vidya’s story is incomplete and I wanted some more time for it, but now, there is no option left."

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