Akshun Mahajan REACTS To Akshit Sukhija Replacing Him In Manpasand Ki Shaadi: Ek Actor Ka Crescendo... - EXCLUSIVE
Popular TV show Manpasand Ki Shaadi recently saw a significant shift in its lead cast as Akshun Mahajan was replaced by Akshit Sukhija. The actor has finally broken his silence on being replaced on the
Colors TV show and shared his honest take. In an exclusive chat with Telly Talk India, the actor revealed that 'a character reaches a certain point where the actor has done their part creatively, and then it feels like the character needs to evolve with a new actor.'
Akshun Mahajan on being replaced by Akshit Sukhija in Manpasand Ki Shaadi
In a chat with us, Akshun Mahajan addressed his recent replacement by Akshit Sukhija in the popular TV show Manpasand Ki Shaadi. Speaking candidly about the change, Akshun clarified his perspective on the situation, stressing on professionalism and creative evolution.Akshun began by dismissing terms like "replacement," "exit," or "termination" as mere terminologies. He explained, “At the end of the day, it’s a character, Abhishek Dewan, whom I was playing, and now someone else is playing. That’s what happened.” He elaborated on how character progression works across mediums such as TV and web series: “A character reaches a certain point where the actor has done their part creatively, and then it feels like the character needs to evolve with a new actor.”ALSO READ: Manpasand Ki Shaadi’s Akshun Mahajan Reveals How Makeup Artist Predicted His Casting In Show – EXCLUSIVE
Akshun Mahajan praises Akshit Sukhija
The actor praised his successor, Akshit Sukhija, sharing, “I watched his first episode yesterday, and I loved his performance. He played the role with great finesse. As a creative person, I respected the decision wholeheartedly. It was a thumbs-up from my side, with no negativity or conflicts involved. I don’t engage in any fights in life, so everything was handled very well.”
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Reflecting on his time on the show, Akshun added, “I was there to act and give my best, meeting the expectations of the team. The director I worked with is incredibly talented and never settles for anything less than perfect performance. So, that’s how it went.”What do you have to say about the major shift in the show? Tweet to us @TimesNow!