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7 days ago
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Anupamaa: Ronit Roy Cast As Vanraj Shah In Rupali Ganguly Show After Sudhanshu Pandey's Exit?
The makers of Rupali Ganguly's Anupamaa are giving the storyline a major boost by bringing in Ronit Roy as the new Vanraj Shah. Cast of A nupamaa: The makers of Anupamaa are giving the storyline a major boost by bringing in Ronit Roy as the new Vanraj Shah. This casting change follows Sudhanshu Pandey's decision to leave the show, which has left the character off-screen for a while. The show experienced a dip in ratings after the generation leap, prompting the producers to reintroduce strong characters. According to reliable sources, Ronit Roy will enter the series soon, reprising the role known to viewers simply as 'Mr Shah'. Meanwhile, Rupali Ganguly continues to play the lead character Anupamaa, who, in the current storyline, is rebuilding her life in Mumbai using her cooking and dance skills. There's also growing speculation that Gaurav Khanna might return as Anuj Kapadia. Though his character disappeared after the leap, Khanna recently mentioned in an interview that his exit was just 'a 'comma' for now," suggesting he might come back at the right moment. Recently, Ronit Roy addressed the speculation around his return as Mihir in the new season of Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The much-awaited reboot of the iconic daily soap has fans buzzing, but the original Mihir won't be part of it, while Smriti Irani has reprised her role as Tulsi. While talking to Etimes TV, Ronit confirmed the news and shared his feelings about the show's comeback. 'I'm happy that they decided to bring back Kyunki. And unfortunately, it didn't work out for me. But of course, Kyunki is a show that has been very close to my heart," he said. He added, 'I'm not averse to doing a long show or being on television for a longer time. However, as I mentioned, there is still much to be desired on television. 25 years from when I began. And the world has changed. Some need to be fixed regarding television. So, once that happens, I will likely be back. Till such time, I'm happy where I am." Meanwhile, Anupamaa, since its launch on July 13, 2020, has been a top-rated daily soap, consistently ranking among the top three shows on television, thanks largely to Rupali Ganguly's performance and engaging plot twists. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 11:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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05-07-2025
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Rohit Roy On Not Playing Mihir In Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: 'The World Has Changed…'
Last Updated: Ronit Roy confirms he won't return as Mihir in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2. Actor Ronit Roy has finally addressed the speculation around his return as Mihir in the new season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The much-awaited reboot of the iconic daily soap has fans buzzing, but the original Mihir won't be part of it. While talking to Etimes TV, Ronit confirmed the news and shared his feelings about the show's comeback. 'I'm happy that they decided to bring back Kyunki. And unfortunately, it didn't work out for me. But of course, Kyunki is a show that has been very close to my heart," he said. Ronit recalled spending eight years with the show and sent his best wishes to the new team. He also opened up about whether he'd take on another long-format television show in the future. 'I'm not averse to doing a long show or being on television for a longer time. However, as I mentioned, there is still much to be desired on television. 25 years from when I began. And the world has changed. Some need to be fixed regarding television. So, once that happens, I will likely be back. Till such time, I'm happy where I am." Currently, Ronit is playing King Someshwar in Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. Over his career, he has starred in several hit shows including Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kasamh Se, and Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar, earning praise for his powerful performances both on television and in films. After years of speculation and anticipation, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is finally making a grand return — and fans of the iconic show have reason to celebrate. Ektaa Kapoor's show is counted among one of the most successful Indian soap operas of all time. Some old cast of the series have also been reprising their roles after almost 17 years since the last episode of season 1 was aired. Produced under the banner of Balaji Telefilms, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi aired on Star Plus from July 3, 2000, to November 6, 2008. First Published:
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ronit Roy on rejecting Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi season 2 with Smriti Irani: ‘Some things need to be fixed'
Ronit Roy is one of the renowned actors of the entertainment industry and has done numerous projects over the years. The actor was a part of the hit show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and rose to fame after essaying the role of Mihir. Now, as the second season of the show is set to return, speculations were rife that Ronit will reprise his character. However, clearing the air, the actor has confirmed that he won't be doing the show. Ronit Roy opens up on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season While speaking to Etimes TV, Ronit Roy expressed his joy about Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season and even mentioned how the show is extremely close to his heart. The actor said, "I'm happy that they decided to bring back Kyunki. And unfortunately, it didn't work out for me. But of course, Kyunki is a show that has been very close to my heart." Recalling his time on the show, Roy shared how he was a part of the show for 8 years and wished the makers luck for the new season. Ronit was also asked if he would take up a long-form show on TV. Replying to this question, the actor elaborated, "I'm not averse to doing a long show or being on television for a longer time. However, as I mentioned, there is still much to be desired on television. 25 years from when I began. And the world has changed. Some need to be fixed regarding television. So, once that happens, I will likely be back. Till such time, I'm happy where I am." Speaking about Ronit Roy, the actor is currently seen in Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, essaying the role of King Someshwar. Over the years, the actor has been a part of numerous shows like Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Kasamh Se, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar and more. About Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot is announced, and fans are eagerly looking forward to it as Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay are set to return as Tulsi and Mihir. Reports claim that Mouni Roy and Karishma Tanna will also be a part of this new season. It was recently reported that Smriti, Amar and other cast members of the show have started shooting for the new season. Reports say that the shooting is taking place under remarkably tight security measures. It is said that the show will only have 150 episodes, and there is a reason for this. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi originally premiered on July 3, 2000 and ended on November 6, 2008.
