TV’s popular daily soap ‘Anupama’, which was ranked number one in the TRP list, is in the news these days. Not because of his track, but because of his characters. Earlier there was news that Paras Kalnavat, who played the role of Summer in this show, is leaving. He will now be seen in Colors channel’s dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10’. After this, some media reports also claimed that Gaurav Khanna, who played Anuj Kapadia, would now call Anupama Tata-bye-bye. Fans were saddened by the news of the departure of both these important characters. However, now Gaurav Khanna has broken the silence and has confirmed the news. It has been two years since ‘Anupama’ came on TV. Every day some or the other headlines come in the media related to it. The audience was still digesting Paras Kalnawat’s contract termination that rumors of Anuj Kapadia missing from the show also started flying. Meanwhile, Gaurav Khanna himself spoke openly about this. In an interview to ETimes, he says, ‘I will just say that I am completely dedicated to Anupama and I have full faith in Ranjan Shahi ji’s Anuj. I am completely immersed in this show. I am not going anywhere.’
Gaurav Khanna spoke on Anuj Kapadia
On the question of reducing screen time, Gaurav Khanna said, ‘When I was being told about the character, I knew that it would be different from what the audience has always been watching on TV. That’s why Anuj Kapadia’s role has become so dear to the people. On whether he has any regrets about being seen less on screen, he says, “I have been in the industry for a long time and I think this show is completely different. And I am lucky to be a part of it. An actor gets an opportunity to play an iconic role once or twice in a lifetime and I am thankful for that.
Gaurav Khanna spoke on Anuj Kapadia
On the question of reducing screen time, Gaurav Khanna said, ‘When I was being told about the character, I knew that it would be different from what the audience has always been watching on TV. That’s why Anuj Kapadia’s role has become so dear to the people. On whether he has any regrets about being seen less on screen, he says, “I have been in the industry for a long time and I think this show is completely different. And I am lucky to be a part of it. An actor gets an opportunity to play an iconic role once or twice in a lifetime and I am thankful for that.
Gaurav Khanna found it difficult in the beginning
It has been 9 months since Gaurav Khanna joined the show as Anuj Kapadia. So were you feeling a little intimidated in the beginning? On this, he says, ‘It is a bit difficult to enter in the middle of a show which is already loved by all. People were liking the rest of the characters of the show very much anyway. But whether he will give the same love to Anuj or not, it was not a bit expected. I am thankful to everyone for this as well.