MUMBAI: Anupamaa has turned into a massive hit amongst the audience. The show has earned a loyal fanbase. The gripping storyline one of the most endearing performances from the whole cast has kept the show on top with its TRP ratings. 

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A refreshing new entry is all geared up to set the screens on fire with Gaurav Khanna as Anuj Kapadia. He has been preparing for the role and also shares some interesting facts on how he bagged the show. 

Check out what he had to say:

How does it feel returning back on TV after a lockdown break?

It feels really nice to come back post lockdown. Coming back to television was a little different, where you see people wearing masks all around. Even you are expected to keep following the protocols. It is quite tuff to keep re-applying the make-up for each shot and staying alert with the safety measures. But yes it is surely a new experience for everyone. 

You will be working with Rupali Ganguly for the first time, she is well-known as Monisha from Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai, did you ever imagine bagging a role opposite her?

My first shot was with Rupali, I have always seen her work onscreen and loved her performance in other shows. I feel she is a very talented actor, a very humble and down to earth person as well. She made me feel comfortable on my mock shoot schedule. I wasn't sure that I would be doing the show, but after my mock shoot, she even assured me that I would bag the role. I am really thankful to her for helping me out to crack the mock shoot as well. 

Right from the first scene, she understood my pauses and my punches, we really enjoyed working together. She is an avid animal lover and I could relate to it as my wife at home is also a very strict pet lover. Leaving one pet lover at home I found the other on the sets. 

What can the viewers expect from your character Anuj in the show Anupamaa? Tell us something about your experience with the cast

I can just say one line that everybody would love to have someone like Anuj in their lives. He is going to be a breath of fresh air in the current story. Rajan Sir precisely told me that he had been thinking about this character for the past six months. He thought the time is right now to introduce Anuj on screen. I am pretty sure that everyone will love Anuj's entry into Anupamaa's life. 

They are very famous, humble, loving and respectful towards new entries. I never felt that I was new on the set, since the first day they have been very welcome and warm towards me. It doesn't feel like I wasn't a part of the show before. 

What was the reason behind agreeing to this refreshing role? What kind of preparations did you do for playing Anuj?

I haven't done a role like this in the past, yes I had to do some homework for it but I focused more on the physicality and decided to put on a slight weight on my face to make it look more mature. This would be the first time I am wearing specs on a show and I think I am nailing the look. My co-stars have admired them and stated that it suits me. So yes I am loving every bit of it.

What was your wife's and family's reaction when you were offered this character?  

My wife and my family were very supportive and happy. In my house also I have a lot of fans of Anupamaa. They were joyed to know that I would have a pivotal role in their favourite star's onscreen life. Akanksha has been very supportive of me and my house. They have been there for me whenever I start a new show and beyond. Akanksha has been managing my shoot schedules, being there for me and the family, I really thank her for being there. 

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Well, we can't wait to meet Anuj on screen now. 

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