# Azhar J Malik quits Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 2026-08-09T03:46:12+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Azhar J Malik, who played Raunak in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, has left the Ektaa Kapoor show. The actor, seen as the on-screen son of Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan’s characters, told ETimes his character was heading in a “very negative direction” and his dates clashed with a Dharma Productions project. He added that both he and the production felt he looked too young for the role, making the exit mutually agreeable. Malik refused to share details of his new film. The daily soap airs at 10:30 pm on TV and streams on JioHotstar. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: actor exit, Azhar J Malik, Dharma Productions, Ektaa Kapoor, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, TV series Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/azhar-j-malik-quits-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-2/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/azhar-j-malik-quits-kyunki-saas-bhi-kabhi-bahu-thi-2/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.