Shashank Vyas Enters JNDSD - ALL DISCUSSIONS HERE *DT Note P34/65* - Page 6

After he famously quit the longest running flagship show Balika Vadhu, actor Shashank Vyas, better known as Jagya, took a rather long sabbatical. The fame his erstwhile onscreen character gave him would have easily overshadowed any new character he took on. So, to avoid the risk, the actor was forced to extend his break. The long wait is finally over for his fans who have been longing to see him on screen. Shashank will soon be entering the show Jana Na Dil Se Door as the rich and suave business tycoon Ravish Agnihotri. His entry is slated to give the much-needed push to the ratings and also bring into play the long due love triangle that will spice up the storyline.

Shashank says, "The Jagya' image was following me everywhere like a ghost. The hangover was too much. I desperately needed to get away from that image and hence I quit Balika Vadhu. But breaking free from it would obviously not have been an overnight process since I played the character non-stop for four long years. I needed to do something out of the ordinary, so I intentionally took a long break. And thankfully, it has paid off. Hopefully people will accept me wholeheartedly as Ravish Agnihotri."

Speaking of what drew him to the show, the actor adds, "While the script was being narrated to me, I found it very realistic. It touched my heart. The content has a lot of depth. I play stepbrother to the present lead Vikram Singh Chauhan. The relationship between the stepbrothers is beautifully woven in the show. I enjoy playing characters that give me scope to act. Since this character is a little complex, it will be a challenge to portray it on screen."