MUMBAI: Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyar Mein is one of the most successful shows on television and has always topped the TRP charts since it has hit the screens.

The leads of the show, Ayesha and Virat, are loved as an on-screen couple and have a massive fan following. Their characters have become household names.

The viewers like the banter between Sai, Virat, and Palki, and no wonder the show is doing so well.

Virat as a character is a very headstrong personality and a tough guy as he is a cop in the serial.

But did you know that before the makers finalised Neil Bhatt for the role, it was offered to a few actors who refused?

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Check out the actors who refused the role of Virat in the serial.

1. Shoaib Ibrahim

Shoaib didn’t take up the role as the actor felt that the role wasn’t that interesting.

2. Gurmeet Choudhary

Gurmeet was also offered the role of Virat, but the actor refused the role as he didn’t want to take any television roles as he is concentrating on his Bollywood career.

3. Gaurav Khanna

Gaurav was also offered the role of Virat, but at the end moment the makers changed their mind and thought that he didn’t fit the bill. That’s how things didn’t work out with him.

4. Pearl V Puri

Pearl couldn’t take up the offer as he had already signed another project by then, and he didn’t have dates to handle both the serials.

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

No doubt that it’s a big loss for these actors, and they missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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

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