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When Zee TV's Pavitra Rishta decided to take the leap, several issues related to casting popped up wherein we saw many entries and exits. The casting for the female lead, Purvi (Archana's daughter) kept jumping between Asha Negi and Shafaq Naaz.

But the latest we hear is that neither of the actresses was the first choice, but it was Sukirti Kandpal (last seen in Star One's Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani).

A source says, "The production and the channel wanted Sukirti to do the role of Purvi and they had approached her as Pyaar Kii was reaching its culmination. But Sukirti was not ready to take up any work as she wanted to take a break after the long schedule. The production house tried to convince her but all the efforts went in vain."

We tried contacting Sukriti for her comments, but she was unavailable.

All we can say is that Sukirti's loss was Asha's gain.

Siddhant Karnick who created waves being the monstrous but handsome vampire in Star One's Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani has been away from the limelight for quite some time. After the silence, the actor is all set to come back with his next promising project, Project 11.

A source says, "Project 11 is a short film made by 11 Directors across 11 cities of the World and shot on a shoe-string budget. In a unique way, the film is premiering on 11.11.11 on a leading film portal."

Talking about the release, Siddhant says, "I was very excited about the role, from the time the makers approached me. Though it's a short film and I have a small role its' something that gave me a lot of satisfaction. Since it's a part of something path-breaking and new, it works for me as an actor."

So what does he do in this project? "He plays a gamer who acts and behaves very coolly on the gaming platform, but has a very dark side to him," states Siddhant.

The actor who has also acted in a French short film called Au Revoir was selected at Cannes this year. Expecting a similar recognition for Project 11, Siddhant has his fingers crossed and is waiting for 11.11 AM on 11.11.11.

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