Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi actor Shakti Arora who is currently seen in Zee TV’s popular show Kundali Bhagya, reveals that there was a time in his life when he said no to a lot of shows. Shakti Arora spoke about refusing the shows like Pavitra Rishta and Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. In a interaction with leading portal, the Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka actor also revealed that he even tried his luck on OTT space.
According to HindustanTimes reports, Shakti quoted saying, “I was getting shortlisted but I wasn’t getting selected in any. Then the ones I was getting selected, I wasn’t keen on the character. Kaam maangna mujhe pasand nahi. Agar mujh mein kabiliyat hai toh mujhe kaam milna chahiye, otherwise main bheek nahi mangne wala… I was saying no to a lot of shows.”
When Shakti was asked if there’s any show that he let go and felt the pinch once they became massive hit. The actor mentioned Pavitra Rishta and Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. Recalling the same, Shakti said, “When Pavitra Rishta ki casting chal rahi thi main finalise ho gaya tha for the male lead – the character that Sushant Singh played. At the same time, I was offered Baa Bahoo aur Baby as well. Back then the show was extremely popular. And I picked Baa Bahoo aur Baby.”
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Talking about Ayesha Singh-Neil Bhatt starrer Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Shakti Arora admits that the ‘budget didn’t materialize’. The actor said, “They wanted me to be in the show and even I liked it. Rajesh Ram Singh (producer) is a good friend and we have worked in Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo. He called me and wanted to do it! Neil (Bhatt, actor) was taken for that show. He is a dear friend of mine and I’m very happy for him. But now that the show is a hit, thoda FOMO hua. I’m happy with Kundali Bhagya so, I’m not jealous (laughs).”
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