Shaheer Sheikh is all set to step into Sushant Singh Rajput's shoes with popular television show Pavitra Rishta. TV's heartthrob will be seen playing the role of Manav, the role which was immortalized by SSR. But it seems SSRians are not too pleased with this new development. That's why they started trending 'Boycott Pavitra Rishta 2' and 'Our Manav Only Sushant' hashtags on twitter since Tuesday morning.
Now, Shaheer shared a note detailing the thoughts he had when he was offered the Ekta Kapoor show.
He wrote, "When I was first approached for PR2, I was taken aback. Who in their right frame of mind, would dare to play a character immortalised by Sushant Singh Rajput.. I too was reluctant. Then I thought, knowing Sushant he was one to take every challenge head on. And so I decided that while it is scary to step into his shoes & live upto audience expectations… it is scarier to NOT even try. And so I did what I felt he would do, if he was in my position. I took the challenge. When the team told me they wanted someone who was earnest so that we could all tell a story that was a fitting homage to Sushant’s legacy… I decided to give it my all and leave the rest to the audiences and to The All Mighty."
Sheikh concluded his note by saying that Sushant will always be Manav, "Working with a team that loved & respected him immensely only adds to the genuine intent in all our hearts. Sushant, you will always be Manav. Nothing can change that & no one can replace that. I may not be as good, and I may not do justice to it like you did, but I promise to give it my ALL. 🙏 #pavitrarishta2."
Pavitra Rishta 2 will stream on ZEE5 and ALTBalaji, Ankita Lokhande will reprise her role of Archana.
-K Himaanshu Shuklaa..
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