After months of speculations finally the name of actress that is finalized for playing the leading lady for Ekta's show 'Chandrakanta' is out. Also seen in many Bollywood, Tamil and Telugu films this actress has also played Akshay Kumar's heroine once.

Madhurima with Akshay in 'Baby'

TV biggies like Krystle D'souza, Hina Khan and Nia Sharma were also being considered for this role but Ekta finally gave the stunning actress Madhurima Tuli who has done few serials like 'Kumkum Bhagya' and 'Jhansi Ki Rani' too.

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Ekta had shared a shooting scene on her Instagram story with a girl dressed as a princes keeping her face hidden and wrote with it, "Here comes our Chandrakanta".

A report on Spotboye confirms that this girl is indeed Madhurima Tuli.

Madhurima Tuli

Akshay's heroine from 'Baby' and now playing a cameo too in the film's prequel 'Naam Shabana, Madhuria is all set to now give Kritika Kamra a tough competition as rival 'Chandrakanta' since the former is already playing the titular role in Life OK's 'Chandrakanta - Prem Ya Paheli?'


The gorgeous Madhurima is also known as the famous Ad girl after she became youth's favorite with her Airtel TVC playing a modern woman and Boss clad in a saree.



Will Madhurima live upto Ekta's expectations with the portrayal of 'Chandrakanta'? We certainly are hoping so!

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