Actor Smriti Z Iraani is quite upset with rumours about her quitting Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Star Plus) doing the rounds.
Just back from her tour of England with her play Maniben.com, Smriti says, "I never comment on anything controversial. No one from my end has spread this news of me quitting the show. I will wait for news from Balaji." Asked about when she would resume shooting for Kyunkii…' she shoots back, "I am waiting for them to call me for the shooting. Whenever Balaji calls, I will go."
Incidentally, just before the 20-year-leap, rumour mills were abuzz with the news that Smriti would be quitting the show to be replaced by a new Tulsi. However, Smriti continues to be part of the generation leap and will now be the new Ba (after actor Sudha Shivapuri's 'death' in the show).
Sources close to Kyunkii…', rubbish the rumour of her leaving the show. "Smriti was supposed to start shooting yesterday. But we don't have her track ready as of now. I am sure she will begin shooting in a couple of days," confirms a crew person on condition of anonymity.
Smriti says that she has only shot for a few episodes in the generation leap. "I don't know about the latest developments and am waiting to be called."
However, a new show on Star Plus jointly produced by Smriti and Ektaa Kapoor will be on air in August. A source from the channel confirms, "Smriti will also star in the show. But we do not have a confirmation of dates."
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