MUMBAI: Few days earlier, it was reported that TV actress Urfi Javed, who rose to fame post her stint in Meri Durga, would be the new negative lead in Jiji Maa. The popular Star Bharat show was supposed to witness the entry of a new character that would be the changing the narrative.
According to exclusive information available to TellyChakkar, the light-eyed Urfi was finalized after a hectic hunt for actors. The actress started shooting as well.
However, as per recent developments, Urfi has been replaced at the last moment.
A reliable source informs TellyChakkar that the actress has been replaced by the channel despite having starting the shoot.
TV actress Charu Asopa has been locked to replace Urfi. Charu has been a part of Laado 2.
The reason behind the replacement is still unknown. However, this comes as a major shocker.
Charu started shooting last night.
Produced under Jay Mehta Productions, Jiji Maa has been the dark horse of 2018. The story and characters have clicked well with the masses.
It features Pallavi Pradhan, Tanvi Dogra, and Dishank Arora in primary characters.
We couldn't reach out to Charu, Urfi, or Kinnari Mehta, the head honcho of Jay Mehta Productions, for a comment.
Isn't it ironic how uncertain this industry can be? Actors getting replaced isn't a big deal these days. Recently, a similar incident occurred with much controversy when Krrip Suri was replaced by Mohammad Nazim in a daily soap.