Production House Sacks ‘Yeh Rishta…’ Actors

MUMBAI, (IANS) – Rajan Shahi’s Directors Kut Production has terminated ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ (YRKKH) actors Shehzada Dhami, and Pratiksha Honmukhe for their unprofessional behavior.

The production house currently has two successful shows airing on Star Plus– “Anupamaa” and “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.”

The producers said Shehzada, who portrays the role of Armaan has shown disregard for work ethics and it was evident from day one, as he consistently threw tantrums and mistreated the crew. Despite efforts to address the issue, his behavior persisted, disrupting the harmonious work atmosphere that the production house strives to maintain.

Pratiksha, who was a newcomer groomed by the production house wasn’t living up to the expectations as per the character requirement.

Replacements for both the characters will be announced shortly, they said.

The show first premiered in January 2009 and is one of the longest-running TV shows. It originally featured Hina Khan (played Akshara), Karan Mehra (as Naitik), Shivangi Joshi, and Mohsin Khan.

The show now stars Samridhii Shukla as the fourth-generation lead.