Not Amar Upadhyay, Ronit Roy, THIS actor was the first choice for Mihir's role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi; find out who replaced Smriti Irani
In 2000, Smriti Irani bagged the lead role of Tulsi Virani in Ekta Kapoor's show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The show became the most successful television serial of its time, largely due to Irani's powerful performance and her chemistry with lead actors Amar Upadhyay and Ronit Roy.
Did you know Smriti Irani had a fallout with producer Ekta Kapoor? She left the show in June 2007 and was replaced by Gautami Kapoor. However, she made a comeback in May 2008 for a special episode, having reconciled with Ekta Kapoor. The show eventually aired its final episode in November 2008.
Before finalising Gautami Kapoor, the makers decided to call Padmini Kolhapuri or Poonam Dhillon onboard for the role of Tulsi, but eventually it went to Gautami. Who was considered for the role of Mihir Virani?
Let us tell you, actor Amar Upadhyay was not the first choice to play Mihir in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Earlier, Jignesh Gandhi was cast as Mihir. However, later the role's contenders were Amar Upadhyay and Cezzane Khan.
Amar Upadhyay began his career in 1993. He initially did some modelling assignments, which eventually led to his first television role. It was Jaya Bachchan who gave him his first break. She saw him in Dekh Bhai Dekh, and from their his career grew.
What to expect in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi?
If reports are to be believed, now the entire format and character of the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi have changed. It is being said that Smriti Irani will now play the role of 'Baa' and not Tulsi in the show, which was earlier played by Sudha Shivpuri. New faces will be seen, who will carry forward the legacy of the Virani family. The name of Shagun Sharma has come up for the role of Tulsi, and her name in the show will be Pari. Other actors in the show will also include Rohit Suchati, Aman Gandhi, Amar Upadhyay and Hiten Tejwani.
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