Meet the new Mihika - Avantika Hundal

Pretty actress Avantika Hundal will now be seen as the new Mihika in Ye Hai Mohabbatein. According to a report in a leading daily, the actress playing Mihika on the show, Mihika Verma was not happy with a 7-year leap in the show.

We got in touch with Avantika who said, "Yes, I am doing Yeh Hai Mohabbatein now. It is Star Plus' No.1 show. My previous show was also on the same channel. I am excited."

We asked her how she bagged the show. She said, "I have been doing Punjabi movies and lots of travelling. So I could not take up any show during this period. But one day I got a call from Balaji, and since I was in Mumbai and had the time, I said yes."

The actress has been promised a strong role by the makers. Avantika says, "According to the briefing given to me, my character is a very strong one. So I am all the more excited to play Mihika."

The actress has started shooting for the show and her entry will be aired in the upcoming episodes.