Shaheer Sheikh Roped In To Play Sushant Singh Rajput’s Manav In Pavitra Rishta 2.0

With an array of TV shows releasing every year, there are only a few ones that hit the right chord. And Zee TV’s Pavitra Rishta was one of them. The show aired from 2009 to 2014 and made its lead actors, Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande quite popular among the masses. And now, to the fans’ delight, producer Ekta Kapoor is working on the new season of Pavitra Rishta. While Ankita will revive her character of Archana, the recent reports state that actor Shaheer Sheikh has come on board to play Manav.

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput played Manav for several years, winning everyone’s hearts. The show earned him popularity, leading a way for him into Bollywood. Recently, producer Ekta Kapoor had announced the sequel of this hit show as a tribute to Sushant. And this news had gotten the fans super excited, wondering who will replace the late actor in Pavitra Rishta 2.0. Well, if recent reports are to be believed, TV star Shaheer Sheikh has been roped in for the show.

The report states that Shaheer has been finalized by the makers as the lead. He will play Manav alongside Anikta Lokhande’s Archana. Also, the makers are now hunting for actors to finalize the rest of the cast.

Talking about Shaheer, he is a renowned face of Indian television. The actor’s hit TV sagas include Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, and Mahabharat. He is known for playing next-door boy roles and thus will suit perfectly for the character of Manav. On the other hand, fans are also excited to see what’s stored in for them in the new season. Also, they are eager to see new characters making their way in the second season of Pavitra Rishta.

Earlier this month, Pavitra Rishta marked 12 years. And many actors and makers related to the show were seen getting emotional on social media. Actor Ankita Lokhande also penned a heartwarming note where she thanked the whole cast and crew of the show.

Meanwhile, stay tuned to ZEE5 for more updates.