Rohit Sharma to enter Kumkum Bhagya
. He will play the best friend of lead character Shivansh, portrayed by Namik Paul, as well as the close confidant of the show's negative lead Sonalika, played by Megha Prasad.
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Interestingly, Rohit's character will be caught between the two, unaware of the brewing tension.
While he genuinely wishes the best for both his friends, his attempts to sort things out may end up adding unexpected layers to the storyline.
Sharing his excitement about this new journey, Rohit said, 'I'm excited to be part of an iconic show like Kumkum Bhagya. Working with the production house always feels like a second home as I was part of their earlier shows too — Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki and Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
My role will bring a lot of twists and turns to the show. I am looking forward to working with the entire team of Kumkum Bhagya.'
Rohit has acted in popular shows like Sadda Haq, Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and Control Room. With his entry in Kumkum Bhagya, fans can look forward to seeing how his character influences the lives of Shivansh and Sonalika. He shared, "I love playing strong and intense roles. In the past few years, I have played interesting roles in Kasam and Kasautii. I am hoping that I get good offers from web shows and films.
Now, the line between mediums is blurring and every actor wants to work across mediums."
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