They tried everything under the sun to set the TRPs escalating for Dill Mill Gayye but nothing seemed to work. Apparently, post the exit of Karan Singh Grover, there was a constant dip in the TRPs and the once number one show of Star One was run over by other soaps. But recently, the channel and the production house buried their hatchet with KSG and brought him back on the show in a bid to win over the loyalists. And now we hear that the makers are also planning to recall the original Dr Riddhima (Shilpa Anand). Anand was replaced by Sukriti Khandpal who was replaced by Jennifer Winget.
Informs a source, "With the comeback of KSG, things are looking brighter and one hopes the show will regain its lost ground. And now Cinevistaas is planning to rope in Shilpa too. In the current track Dr Siddhant (Karan Wahi) is trying his best to bring back Dr Armaan and Dr Riddhima together whereas, on the other hand, Riddhima has decided to accept Siddhant in her life. Apparently, an actor close to Shilpa was requested to ask her if she would be interested in returning to the show. Shilpa was keen and now the ball is in the production house' court which will revert to her once they are sure of everything. Earlier too they had approached her to return but things didn't materialise as the actress wasn't satisfied with the package deal. Buzz is also that Jennifer is planning to quit DMG ."
According to a source from the production house, "The loyal viewers of the show have been constantly demanding to bring back their favourite Dr Armaan and the original Dr Riddhima ever since they exited the show. Now that Karan is back, they want to see their favourite Riddhima too."
When contacted Anand said, "They have approached me through a co-actor friend and I have agreed. But they are yet to get back to me on this."
However, Palki, the writer of the show, rubbished the rumours saying, "No, Shilpa Anand is not returning." And is Winget quitting? Palki said, "No, she is not."
Winget refuted the buzz and said, "No it's not true I am not quitting the show."
Well, there is still a sliver of hope about Anand returning to her on-screen flame."
"Well, Dill Mil Gaye is again in the headlines, and this time the buzz is that the show is looking for a new Riddhima…
While the fans of Karan Singh Grover have not yet finished partying after getting their handsome hunk back again in Star One's Dill Mil Gaye, there comes this news that the show will get back its original Riddhima i.e. Shilpa Anand.
For the uninitiated, Shilpa Anand and Karan Singh Grover shared an amazing on screen chemistry earlier, after which Shilpa was replaced by Sukirti Khandpal. After the stint of Sukirti as Riddhima, came in Jennifer Winget.
And now it looks as though there is every chance of Shilpa Anand getting back her prized role. And the reason stated is that Jennifer Winget's contract apparently ends in April, and the actress has expressed her desire not to renew it any further.
According to our reliable source, "The production house asked an actor cum friend of Shilpa Anand to enquire whether she is interested in getting back to the show. Shilpa had a talk with the concerned people thro' a series of text messages, and even expressed her desire to get back to the show. She has also given her quotation to the production house, and is now waiting for them to get back to her".
Our source also tells us that, "It is not only Shilpa Anand who has been approached. Panchi Bora who was last seen in Kayamath is also in talks with the production house for the role of Riddhima. However, a decision has not been taken by the production house and channel".
When we questioned Jennifer about her contract expiring, she said, "I don't know from where these rumours are coming up. My contract is not ending in April, and I am not leaving DMG".
Shilpa Anand on her part confirmed that, "Yes, the production house approached me thro' one of my friends, to get back as Riddhima. I have accepted the offer and have sent them my quotation. They have to get back to me now".
We contacted Panchi Bora who said, "Yes, I have been approached for Dill Mil Gaye. As of now, I am in Australia and will be talking to them once I get back".
We tried calling Palki Malhotra, Script Head, but she remained unavailable.
We now wonder whether the 'suspense' factor that is always a part of all DMG news is actually its USP!
Reporter: Srividya Rajesh, Susan JoseI don't know if these are just roumours or is this true. Whatever it is, I guess it just might help the show. If Shilpa returns to the show it will be great as she was the best paired with Karan. Well if she does not and the CVS rope in Panchi for the role I guess then the viewers will get their fourth version of Riddhima. Also she will have to create the chemistry with Karan Singh Graover all over again. Well Shilpa will not have to work much on this as they had created magic last time around and everyone would expect the same again. Also if Jennifer leaves it might not be a bad option as people are not accepting her in the role given to her, I don't know if there is any of her personal reasons behind the change of the character.
Anyways I hope whatever happens should happen for good. Just for the fact that I want Armaan and Riddhima together whether Riddhima is Jennifer or not.......
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