MUMBAI: Naagin 6, which began a week ago, opened with good numbers on the TRP charts and entered the top 10 shows.

The show is produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms. It stars Tejasswi Prkash, Simba Nagpal, Mahek Chahal, and Urvashi Dholakia.

The audiences love the story of Pratha and Rishabh.  

Rishabh as a character is very strong and stern and his love for the country is seen and he will do anything to finds out the culprit who has done anything wrong to the country.

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But did you know that before signing Simba Nagpal for the role, it was offered to many actors who refused it?

1. Shakti Arora

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Shakti is one of the most loved actors of television and he is best known for his roles in serials like Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka, Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi. The actor refused the role of Rishabh as he couldn’t relate to the story.

2. Sidhant Gupta

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Siddant is a known television actor and he is known for his roles in serials like Tashan-E-Ishq and Inside Edge 3. He refused the role of Rishabh but the reasons are still unknown.

3. Vikram Singh Chauhan

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Vikram Singh Chauhan is a very popular television actor and he is known for his roles in serials like Ek Deewaana Tha, Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka! He was also offered the role of Rishabh owing to commitments in personal life.

4. Parth Samthaan

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Parth is a superstar on television and he has a massive fan following. He is known for his roles in serials like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, and he refused the role of Rishabh as he was busy with other commitments.

5. Shaheer Sheikh

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Shaheer Sheikh is a superstar on television and he is known for his roles in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke etc. He was offered the role of Rishabh, but the reason why he refused it is still unknown.

Well, in the end, the role was bagged by Simba Nagpal, and fans feel he is the perfect choice for the role and no one could do justice to Rishabh 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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