More recently, Shweta Munshi had been pencilled in to play the lead with Gurmeet Choudhary in Punar Vivah, but had to opt out due to "personal reasons". Shweta's playing a cameo in the same show, with Kratika Sengar playing the female lead now. Sukirti Kandpal was first offered the role of Purvi in Pavitra Rishta, but the actress cited the need for a "break"and the role eventually went to Asha Negi. The list goes on.
Of course, much like the movies, once a daily show becomes a chartburner and fetches rich TRPs, no one really cares about the what ifs. All that matters it the sizzling screen love that make audiences drool over their dream pairs.