Star Plus is going through a major programming change to maintain the top position in TRP ratings. Recently, the channel re-introduced the afternoon slot with four new shows and now another TV show titled 'Love Ka Hai Intezaar', starring Sanjeeda Sheikh & 'Bigg Boss' fame Keith Sequeira in lead roles, is all set for its launch. But did you know that, not Sanjeeda but 'Mohabbatein' actress Shamita Shetty was first approached for the role of Bollywood diva 'Kamini Mathur' in the show.


Shamita Shetty

Reportedly, the actress also gave an audition for the show, but Shamita failed the audition and the makers dropped her from the upcoming show.

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According to a leading daily, "Shamita was approached to play the female lead in a TV show. She had to portray the role of Kamini Mathur, a Bollywood superstar, in the show. The actress failed the audition and was subsequently dropped from the show. While the makers had initially felt that she would be a perfect fit for the role, they were not impressed by her audition."

A still from the promo of 'Love Ka Hai Intezaar' (Photo: Star Plus/ Instagram)

The TOI report further states that, "Now, buzz is the makers have zeroed down on a popular television actress for the role."

Though the report doesn't mention the name of the show of the TV actress who finally bagged the lead role. It is very much evident that TV actress Sanjeeda Sheikh, known for shows like 'Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka?', 'Kayamath', 'Ek Hasina Thi' among others, replaced Shamita in the show.

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The promo of upcoming Star Plus show has been on-air since the last few days. In the promo, the name of Sanjeeda's character is 'Kamini Mathur' and the fans of both the lead stars are eagerly waiting for the show.

Check out the promo here:



Do you think that Sanjeeda is the perfect choice for the role or Shamita should have been apt for it? Tell us in the comments section below!