Gaurav Khanna Pens Appreciation Note For Rajan Shahi After Quitting Anupamaa: 'Talented And Inspiring'
Earlier today, Gaurav Khanna confirmed his exit from the Rupali Ganguly starrer Anupamaa.
Hours after Gaurav Khanna announced his decision to quit Anupamaa, the actor took to his Instagram stories to pen down an appreciation note for the maker, Rajan Shahi. Khanna wished the producer on his birthday and called him ‘talented and inspiring’.
“A very happy birthday to the best storyteller in TV. An extremely talented and inspiring individual whom I have learnt so much from. May all your wishes come true…Happy birthday sir," Gaurav wrote. Check it out here:
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Gaurav Khanna used to play the role of Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa. However, earlier today, he confirmed his exit from the Rupali Ganguly starrer and told ETimes, “People have been constantly asking me about my return to Anupamaa. Rajan sir (producer Rajan Shahi) had discussed the possibility of a grand re-entry for the character, and we waited two months for it to materialise. However, the storyline had to progress, and waiting no longer made sense. He, too, felt it was time for me to explore something bigger. So, for now, Anuj’s chapter is closed, but I see it as a comma, not a full stop. If the story demands and my schedule allows, I’d be happy to return."
“Anuj was originally planned as a three-month cameo, but it became a defining part of my career, lasting over three years. That kind of love is rare, and I can’t thank my fans enough for it," the actor added.
Asked about rumours of a rift with lead actress Rupali Ganguly, Gaurav Khanna further shared, “I don’t engage in retaliatory interviews or respond to rumours. What matters is the work we’ve created together. I’ve always focused on my craft, and what happens beyond the ‘action’ and ‘cut’ is secondary."
Previously, Sudhanshu Pandey, Nidhi Shah, Aashish Mehrotra and Paras Kalnawar also left the popular show.
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