Shaheer Sheikh on doing Pavitra Rishta 2: Sushant Singh Rajput will always be Manav. Nothing can change that & no one can replace him

A few days ago the makers of Pavitra Rishta 2 had shared the first look of its new lead Shaheer Sheikh. The chocolate boy actor will be starring opposite Ankita Lokhande in the new season of the popular show. While Ankita will be reprising the role of Archana, Shaheer will be stepping into the shoes of Manav played by late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The new season will air on Ekta Kapoor’s digital platform ALTBalaji.

As soon as the first look of Shaheer was unveiled a section of the netizens started calling for a ban on Pavitra Rishta 2. Now Shaheer Sheikh has penned a heartfelt note revealing why he took up the challenge of doing a role immortalized by Sushant. Shaheer also assured the fans that no one can replace Sushant and Pavitra Rishta 2 is a homage to the late actor’s legacy.

Sharing a few BTS stills from the new season, Shaheer took to his Instagram handle and wrote, “When I was first approached for PR2, I was taken aback. Who in their right frame of mind, would dare to play a character immortalised by Sushant Singh Rajput..I too was reluctant.
Then I thought, knowing Sushant he was one to take every challenge head on.”

Revealing why he took up the show, Shaheer reasoned, “And so I decided that while it is scary to step into his shoes & live upto audience expectations… it is scarier to NOT even try. And so I did what I felt he would do, if he was in my position. I took the challenge.
When the team told me they wanted someone who was earnest so that we could all tell a story that was a fitting homage to Sushant’s legacy… I decided to give it my all and leave the rest to the audiences and to The All Mighty. Working with a team that loved & respected him immensely only adds to the genuine intent in all our hearts.” 

Promising fans that he will give his all to the show, and saying that no one can replace Sushant, the actor signed off by saying, “Sushant, you will always be Manav. Nothing can change that & no one can replace that. I may not be as good, and I may not do justice to it like you did, but I promise to give it my ALL. ?#pavitrarishta2(sic).”

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We hope, the audience at least gives a chance to Shaheer before comparing him to Sushant. The shooting of Pavitra Rishta has kickstarted. The show will stream on the digital platform soon.

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