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Ekta waits for Anita's nod
Reena Thapar Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor has been the lucky mascot for many in the industry. Under any normal circumstances, actors are known to hanker for roles in Balaji serials . So, this is perhaps the first time that Ekta has been asked to wait by one of her actors. She is none other than Ekta's best friend, Natassha aka Anita Hassanandani, (who is currently busy winding up her show Kavyanjali). Last month, Anita declared her plans saying that she is going to take a break from television, because she wanted to pursue her career in films down South. Even after making her intentions clear, Ekta did not close the door on Anita. "At present I've 10 fabulous scripts with me and Anita has the option of taking her pick. But she said that she wants to take a break," says Ekta.
The particular script that Ekta is referring to, will cast Anita and Amrita Singh in the lead. "During Kavyanjali, Amrita and Anita had become great friends. They share a mother-daughter chemistry that I want to capitalise on," says Ekta.
Apparently, Anita and Amrita grew close during Kavyanjali. People on the sets of Kavyanjali often say that Anita was unhappy with Amrita's character in the show being knocked off. "The show that I want to make with them is about a mother and daughter and their struggle to survive the hardships in life," reveals Ekta. She also adds that, the show will be made only if Anita and Amrita consent."
Surprisingly, Ekta is being patient. "They are apt for the characters and can't be replaced," Ekta says.