Comparisons with Anas Rashid don't bother me - Avinesh Rekhi

The Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji actor talks about taking Diya Aur Baati Hum legacy further...

Published: Tuesday,Apr 11, 2017 14:31 PM GMT-06:00

Tanzim Pardiwalla

Actor Avinesh Rekhi, who features in "Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji", says he is not bothered about being compared to Anas Rashid who essayed the lead in "Diya Aur Baati Hum".

"Diya Aur Baati Hum", which was aired on Indian television for over five years, got popularity due to the on-screen chemistry between its lead pair Sooraj (Anas) and Sandhya (Deepika Singh).

In the new show which is its sequel, Avinesh is seen as Umashanker, who is paired with Sooraj and Sandhya's daughter Kanak (Rhea Sharma).

"Comparisons with Anas Rashid don't bother me. For me, Umashankar is a new character and 'Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji' is a fresh story taking forward the legacy the first season left behind," Avinesh said in a statement.

"The first show has done its job and created a strong fan following for itself and now it's our turn to live up to the expectations," he added.

"Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji" is aired on Star Plus.

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Comments (14)

Manasa Rekha @manasa.123

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Avinesh Rekhi and Rhea Sharma done a great job in Tu Sooraj Main Sannjh Piyaji.

6 years ago

hindifan @hindifan

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Comparison of Avinesh Rekhi or Rhea Sharma with DABH actors has no point. This is a different story and this two actors are doing awesome job.

6 years ago

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Manasa Rekha @manasa.123

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Love Avinesh Rekhi and Rhea Sharma in Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji. Both Avinesh Rekhi and Rhea Sharma done a great job.

6 years ago

HalleNJ @HalleNJ

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why should compare...suraj was a different character on tv, he was a simple halwai, 9th pass, family oriented and Anas gave life to it since Day 1...I think Avinesh plays a new character altogether...it's not that he replaced Anas...

7 years ago