MUMBAI: Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar says he always dreamt of playing a romantic hero in an Ekta Kapoor show.

Dheeraj is currently seen in Kundali Bhagya, produced by Ekta. The show, which is a spin-off of Kumkum Bhagya, has completed a year.

"Kundali Bhagya has been a special show for me and it is a dream come true. It is a manifestation of my own dreams. I had always dreamt of playing a romantic hero in an Ekta Kapoor show and it has come out to be true," Dheeraj said in a statement.

"I can't believe that it has been a year since the show went on air. I am in a very happy space right now. The show has given me a lot of popularity and in return, I plan on doing something special for my fans," he added.