Gulaal fame, Pankaj Jha in Imagine's Kashi..

NDTV Imagine's upcoming show, Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kaagaz Kora, produced by Film Farm will see the debut of talented Bollywood actor Pankaj Jha, into television.

Pankaj Jha who has been part of movies like Matrubhoomi, Anwar, Black Friday, Gulaal etc will play a pivotal role in the show. The actor will also be seen in the upcoming Amitabh Bachchan thriller flick, Teen Patti.
   
According to our source, "Pankaj Jha plays the doting father of the little girl Kashi, who wants to study. Even though he supports his daughter's ambitions, he will have to face many challenges, as the entire village is against a girl child studying".

"His character name is Parbat Ram, and he happens to be one of the educated members in the village. He is a post man by profession, and helps the entire village to write and read their letters", informs our source.

When contacted, Pankaj Jha confirmed the news and said, "Yes, I make my debut in television with this Imagine show. I liked the character so much that I could not refuse it. I play the father of the girl, Kashi in the show".

As reported earlier, Sai Deodhar plays the mother of Kashi. Pankaj Jha and Sai play a couple in the show.

"The role of Kashi is played by the little girl Jannat, who was earlier seen in the NDTV Imagine show, Chand Ke Paar Chalo", informs our source.

Producer Pintoo Guha confirmed that Pankaj Jha is part of the show. He also confirmed that Jannat plays the little Kashi.

The show is expected to launch after Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jaayega's culmination.

Reporter and Author: Srividya Rajesh