Sriti Jha shows love for her Kumkum Bhagya co-star Shabir Ahluwalia's new role as Yug in Ufff… Yeh Love Hai Mushkil
Kumkum Bhagya
co-star Shabir Ahluwalia, as he takes on a bold new role in the romantic drama Ufff… Yeh Love Hai Mushkil. Sharing a moment from the show on her Instagram Stories, Sriti revealed that she's been watching the series and expressed admiration for Shabir's portrayal of Yug Sinha.
The shout-out brought a wave of excitement among their fans, who fondly remember the duo's on-screen chemistry in Kumkum Bhagya. While the characters may have changed, the off-screen camaraderie remains strong, and Sriti's gesture served as a beautiful reminder of their shared journey and mutual respect.
In Ufff… Yeh Love Hai Mushkil, Shabir stars opposite
Ashi Singh
, who plays Kairi Sharma, and the pair's fresh chemistry has already captivated viewers.
While Yug is a brooding and emotionally distant man on screen, Shabir himself is known for being warm, expressive, and full of life.
'In real life, I'm constantly surrounded by love,' Shabir said. 'I'm someone who laughs easily and talks openly about what I feel. But Yug is the complete opposite. He's built walls around himself and won't let anyone in.'
Reflecting on his initial days on the new set, he shared, 'I had to switch off the warmth that's such a large part of who I am.
Becoming someone so guarded was uncomfortable at first—but that discomfort was where the challenge and fun began.'
He added thoughtfully, 'My reality is love; Yug's is heartbreak. That contrast is what makes playing him so powerful.'
With Sriti cheering from the sidelines, fans are loving this new chapter in Shabir's career — one where both nostalgia and fresh emotions collide on screen.
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