THIS actor to play Nakuul Mehta aka Shivaansh's brother in Ishqbaaaz!

Gul Khan produced popular Star Plus show 'Ishqbaaaz', starring Nakkul Mehta in lead role, is in the limelight ever since the news of leap track came out. Post which, the exit of Surbhi Chandna aka Anika along with other lead characters came as a rude shock for the viewers. Now, the leap track has been introduced in the show and Nakuul Mehta is playing the character of Shivaay & Anika's son Shivaansh Singh Oberoi. Whereas actress Manjiri Pupala, who is playing the role of ACP Aditi Deshmukh, will be seen romancing Nakuul aka Shivaansh in 'Ishqbaaaz'.

Reportedly, the makers are now all set to introduce a new character in the much-loved Star Plus show and TV actor Abhishek Singh Pathania has been finalized to play the character.

According to an entertainment portal, the handsome hunk will be seen playing the role of Nakuul Mehta aka Shivaansh's younger brother in 'Ishqbaaaz'.

However, Abhishek Singh Pathania & the makers are yet to react on the same. But if this turns out to be true then, it'll be interesting to see if Abhishek will be able to recreate the same brotherly chemistry which Nakuul shared with Kunal Jaisingh & Leenesh Mattoo onscreen.

For the uninitiated, Abhishek Singh Pathania has also been a part of various popular shows like 'Mere Angne Mein' and 'Gangaa'. He was also seen as a contestant in 'MTV Splitsvilla 9'

Ever since the leap track got started, 'Ishqbaaaz' is getting a mixed reaction from the viewers whereas Nakuul Mehta is getting appreciated for his 'dhinchak' role. However, we should still wait for the final verdict as the leap track has just started.

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