Love for her role as Dr. Simran opposite Varun Badola in the iconic Zee TV show 'Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani', TV actress Niki Aneja Walia quit acting to settle down in UK after the show went off-air. But now, there's a good news for the actress' fans as she is all set to make her comeback on TV as a baddie with Star Plus' next titled 'Ishq Gunaah' which also feature her 'Shaandaar' co-star Sanjay Kapoor.


Niki Aneja Walia

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Speaking about coming back on TV after almost a decade, Niki told a leading daily that, "After playing a strong character like Simran, it was difficult to settle for a lesser character or outdo it. Only a compelling script could have prompted me to return to acting. It's a huge step as I have always played progressive protagonists in the 24 years I have been in the industry. I was also apprehensive about returning to TV as I have heard from friends that the work ethics and hours have become horrible. But a challenging and unique script was enough to lure me back. It will be a culture shock for my audience to see me in a negative role, but it's time I did that."

Niki Aneja with Varun Badola in 'Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani'

She has been away from TV since a very long time, speaking about quitting acting at the peak, she further told that, "My decision to quit TV was well thought out as I wanted to start my family. I didn't face any withdrawal symptoms. Having said that, I am excited about my comeback as it's a huge decision to turn negative."

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The actress will be working for a TV show after a long time. When asked is she is nervous to face the camera again, she told TOI that, "Not at all. It feels as if I had never left the industry. I flirt with the camera the way I used to earlier."

Niki Aneja in a still from 'Shaandaar'

Last seen as Alia Bhatt's step-mother in the Bollywood film 'Shaandaar' also starring Shahid Kapoor in the lead, Niki has been a part of many TV shows in the 90's. Some of her shows are 'Dastaan', 'Sea Hawks', 'Saher' among others.

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