In the ever-evolving world of cinema many serials come and go. However during the OG period of soap operas there was one TV serial that dominated every Indian household. This serial rewrote the script of old narratives of saas-bahu. The serial came out in the year 2010 and in this show the mother-in-law herself selects her daughter-in-law after scrutiny. From the impeccable storyline to the strong characters this show turned out to be a household name in no time. Jiya Manek as Gopi Bahu The show that we are talking about is none other than Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. One character from this serial that quickly became a fan favourite was none other than Gopi Bahu. This character was portrayed by Jiya Manek. Her innocence and natural charm quickly won the hearts of the audience. A Household Name However after 2 years of gaining love and appreciation for her portrayal as Gopi Bahu she decided to quit the show. This decision rippled shockwaves amongst her fans. Her exit from the show left the producer thinking that the charm of the show would never be the same again. This led to the producer asking the viewers to vote for a new Gopi Bahu. Although the show continued after Jiya Maneks exit the loyalists believed that the show lost its charm after Maneks exit. Jiya Maneks real life After leaving the show Jiya ventured into some web series and films. In real life Jiya is quite glamorous and is often praised for her sartorial choices of fashion. At 39 she looks quite youthful and glamorous. Jiya Manek and Kokila Bens on-screen chemistry was widely hailed and appreciated so much so that the producers had to come up with a second season at the audiences demand. However compared to the first season the audience did not like Saath Nibhana Saathiya 2 as much. Recently Jiya Manek was in headlines again after she surfaced in the announcement clip for Panchayat 4. Jiya Manek as Gopi Bahu lives rent-free in the core memory of many and she will forever be fondly known for this infamous role.