Here's why Kushal Tandon OPTED OUT of KumKum Bhagya

Kushal Tandon, last seen in Barsatein, recently made headlines for being considered the male lead in Kumkum Bhagya. However, soon after, reports emerged that he would not be a part of the show, leading to speculation about the reasons behind his exit.

According to Times Now, while Kushal was approached for the role, he was not finalized as he did not meet certain character requirements, including physical aspects. A source clarified that Discussions took place, but he wasn’t selected as he didn’t fit the role’s requirements. The buzz around his casting is purely based on assumptions.

However, we have learned that Kushal Tandon opted out due to health concerns. A close source revealed that he suffers from a back injury, preventing him from committing to the demanding shooting schedule. Given his health condition, he had to step away from the opportunity.

Meanwhile, India Forums had exclusively reported that the current leads, Abrar Qazi and Rachi Sharma, will be exiting the show as part of a significant revamp. Kumkum Bhagya is set to take another generation leap, bringing in a fresh storyline and new characters. While Rachi Sharma mentioned that she was unaware of her exit, Abrar Qazi confirmed the upcoming leap but said he would not quit the show.

For the unversed, Kumkum Bhagya originally starred Sriti Jha and Shabbir Ahluwalia as the lead pair. Following a generation leap, Mugdha Chapekar and Krishna Kaul took over. Another leap introduced Abrar Qazi and Rachi Sharma, and now, the show is preparing for yet another transition with a brand-new cast. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what changes the new storyline will bring.