NEW DELHI: Star Plus show 'Naamkarann' is all set to take leap and rumours are flying regarding who will be casted to play grown-up characters. Child characters of Mahesh Bhatt's show has been so popular that viewers are eagerly waiting for the post-leap actors.

Till now, we have seen child artist Ashreen Namdaar enacting the character of Avni but as per Tellychakkar.com, Shivani Tomar who played the role of 'Tanu' in Colors show 'Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki' post- generation leap, will be now essaying the role. The actress was seen for a short period in 'Kasam' as she had to make a premature exit but she won hearts with her acting skills.

Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki's lead actor Ssharad Malhotra and Shivani Tomar. (PC-Instagram/Shivani Tomar)

Another popular name joining the 'Naamkarann' team is Zain Imam, best known for his role of Yuvraj Luthra in Zee TV's show Tashan-E-Ishq. The handsome actor will be seen as Neil.

“The new cast will begin shoot very soon. The channel and makers had to go for an extensive search to get an apt actor to take forward the lead role of Avni. And their search has now stopped at Shivani Tomar, who has shown her acting prowess in her earlier shows. Zain Imam has been roped in for Neil,” a credible source told the portal.