&TV’s popular daily 'Waaris' (Viniyard Films) is all set to take a leap of 10 years and if recent reports are to be believed then, 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' actor Neel Motwani will play the lead role post the much awaited leap. Neel was seen in the role of Raman Bhalla's (Karan Patel) lawyer, Pathak, in the show.

Neel Motwani (Photo: Instagram)

According to an entertainment portal, 'The upcoming leap track in the show will soon welcome new entrants as the little protagonist Mannu (Saniya Touqeer) will grow up. It’s been already reported in the media that actress Farnaz Shetty has been roped in to play grown up Mannu post leap in the soap.'

Neel with Divyanka on 'YHM' sets (Photo: Instagram)

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This is the first time that Neel will be playing a lead role as he has mostly played only supporting roles.
 A source told Tellychakkar that. "Actor Neel Motwani (last seen in Bahu Hamari Rajni_Kant) has been finalised to play the male lead opposite Farnaz in Waaris. The love story of Mannu will shape up post the story jump in the drama."




A still from 'Waaris' (Photo: &TV)





Apart from TV shows, Neel was also seen sharing screen space with Varun Dhawan in film 'Mai Tera Hero'.


Are you excited for the leap in 'Waaris'?