MUMBAI: Sasural Simar Ka Season 2 is one of the most loved and successful shows on television, and the story keeps the audiences hooked.

The show is produced by Rashmi Sharma and Pawan Kumar Marut under the banner of Rashmi Sharma Telefilms and airs on Colors. It stars Radhika Muthukumar, Avinash Mukherjee, Tanya Sharma, and Karan Sharma.

The audiences love to watch the love stories of Simar, Arav, Reema, and Vivann.

The character of Aarav is a bit aggressive but at the same time very lovable, and he is always there for his family. The audiences connect to the role.

But did you know that before the makers finalized Avinash Mukherjee, it was offered to a few actors who refused?

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Here are the list of actors who refused the role of Aarav.

1. Shashank Vyas

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Shashank is known for his roles in serials like Balika Vadhu and Roop. The actor was offered the role of Aarav, but he didn’t like the storyline. Hence, he refused the role.

2. Shakti Arora

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Shakti is a known for his roles in serials like Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi and Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka. He refused the role of Aarav stating that he is busy witj some personal commitments.

3. Neel Motwani

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Neel is best known for his performance in Yeh Hai Mohabaatein. He refused the role of Aarav as he had prior commitments.

4. Manoj Chandila

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Manoj is known for his role in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Bepanah Pyaar. He wanted to do the serial and had auditioned too for it, but then things didn’t work out between him and the makers.

5. Varun Kapoor

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Varun is best known for his performance in Swaragini. He too was offered the role of Aarav but declined it for reasons best known to him.

Well, in the end, the role was bagged by Avinash Mukherjee, and fans feel he is the perfect choice for the role and no one could do justice to Aarav the way he did.

Who else do you think would have suited the role? Do let us know in the comments below.

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