Just like
Divyanka Tripathi, her cousin
Kanika Tiwari has also managed to make a mark in the entertainment industry with films like
Agneepath
and Rangan Style. And now according to reports, the young actress is all set to star in the reboot of
Diya Aur Baati Hum
.
The leading roles of Sooraj and Sandhya were earlier played by Anas Rashid and Deepika Singh. The show, which last aired on September 11, saw the main characters dead in a bomb blast while trying to save the country from the terrorists.
The show will now be back with a fresh plot and star cast. Reportedly, Kanika is the first actress to be signed. And lookout for Sooraj and Sandhya’s daughter Khanak is also on.
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Currently, Mahesh Bhatt's Naamkarann has been given Diya Aur Baati Hum's time slot on
Star Plus. Naamkarann is inspired by National Award-winning film Zakhm and winning the hearts of the audience with its progressive content.
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