MUMBAI: Actor Akshay Mhatre, who gained immense love from fans with his portrayal as Naren in Zee TV’s Piyaa Albela, has bagged his next TV project.

TellyChakkar had reported about acclaimed producer Jay Mehta, the maker of well-known television shows such as Rab Se Sona Ishq, Ekk Nayi Pehchaan, Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey, Jiji Maa and producer of Gathbandhan on Colors, bringing a new show on Sony Entertainment Television.

It will mostly be a finite series with an interesting storyline and will be shot overseas, mostly in London.

Our sources inform us that Akshay has been locked to play the male lead.

We have also heard that the show is likely inspired from Bollywood film English Vinglish, where Akshay’s mother in the show will be determined to learn English.

The casting for the other characters is still on. The makers are looking out for a Bollywood actress, who can depict the role of a mom.

We could not get through Akshay and producer Jay Mehta for a comment.

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