Aasiya Kazi returns to TV after two years with Ishani

Aasiya Kazi, who was last seen in Janam Janam Ka Saath, is all set to return to television after a two-year hiatus. She has been cast to play the role of Nandini in Ishani, a spin-off series of Jhanak. The show features Megha Chakraborty in the title role, while Karamm S Rajpal has joined as the male lead.

A source associated with the show shared, “Aasiya will portray Nandini, a pivotal character who will play a significant role in shaping the lives of the entire family. Her entry will bring a major twist to the storyline. The character has multiple shades and is different from the kind of roles Aasiya has played in the past. It’s a long-running character that will be responsible for driving several interesting plot developments. Her entry is scheduled to air in tonight’s episode.”

Aasiya could not be reached for comment.

The actress was on a break from work to enjoy her marital life. She tied the knot with actor Gulshan Nain in November last year in an intimate ceremony after being in a relationship for eight years. Aasiya has consciously stayed away from television during this period. There were mainly two reasons behind this decision — one, she was looking for roles that were different and substantial, and two, she wanted to devote time to her new phase in life and cherish the early days of marriage with her family. Ishani marks her first acting project post-marriage.

Known for being selective about the roles she takes up, Aasiya became a household name with her portrayal of Santu in Bandini (2009–2011). Over the years, she has been a part of several popular shows, including Matti Ki Banno, Dharampatni, Hitler Didi, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2, Yeh Hai Aashiqui, Balika Vadhu, and Tenali Rama.