Exclusive - Narayani Shastri reacts to Smriti Irani's return to acting with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2; says 'I'm very shocked, jisko ek baar acting ka keeda...'
Popular TV actress
Narayani Shastri
, who was last seen in Aap Jaisa Koi Nahi, is making her television comeback as a negative lead in the upcoming show Noyontara. Excited to return to the small screen, Narayani shared her thoughts about this new chapter.
In an exclusive chat with Times of India TV, she also spoke about the second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and
Smriti Irani
's return to acting.
Speaking about Noyontara and what drew her to the project, Narayani said, "Honestly, the story is very strong and interesting. Our writer Suhana presents female characters very beautifully. Generally, the way female characters are shown in TV shows, her writing is nothing like that.
There is no vamp, good and bad, the way she is written is complicated to explain but very challenging to perform. And since I've done a lot of work, I'm always looking for challenges.
I found this script on every level very interesting. I was very curious to know about the story, so I felt even the audiences would be excited to know and that's how I usually pick my roles. I am sure the audience will like it."
Narayani, who portrayed the character of Kesar in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, shared her thoughts on the upcoming season of the iconic show, which is set to feature the original leads, Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, once again.
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She addressed the buzz around whether she, too, would be a part of the much-awaited revival.
"It is a great thing and I'm sure the recall value of the show will be excellent. I wish the team all the luck. I won't be able to do the show as I'm currently doing Noyontara. Also, my character Kesar was introduced much later in the show after one or one and a half years when Smriti was pregnant, to fill the gap. So Delhi bahot durr hai abhi.
Right now, I'm very happy doing Noyontara."
When asked about her reaction to Smriti Irani's comeback to acting, Narayani shared that she was shocked. "I'm very shocked because she's doing a very good job in politics, kehte hai na jisko ek baar acting ka keeda kaat lete hai toh bada mushkil hota hai, nikalna and she is so good at what she did. She's so talented in front of the camera that her return will definitely bring great value to the show."
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