When she replaced Jasmin Bhasin to play the new Happy in 'Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji' ('DTHHJ'), little did Donal Bisht know that her journey would be cut short in two months. The actress was brought on board with a promise that the show will run for at least a year. However, it wasn’t meant to be and she was informed recently that the show will be pulled off air in the first week of August.
Donal tells BT, “I wasn’t expecting things to turn out like this. It’s heartbreaking and I felt bad when we were informed that 'DTHHJ' will go off air. I had quite a few offers, but I chose this show, so it’s disheartening when the unexpected happens. However, I would like to believe that this has happened for the better.”
The actress was hesitant to take up the show, but was convinced by the makers that it won’t end anytime soon. She says, “I was a little reluctant to step in for someone else. Being a part of the industry, you do get to know how a show is faring and about its future. I had asked the producers about the chances of 'DTHHJ' going off air, but they were confident that it would not end. I was promised that the show would run for at least a year, but it’s ending in two months of me joining. Besides, when the protagonist is replaced, it’s usually for the betterment of the show. Considering all these, I took it up. In fact, the makers were planning to shift the set from Naigaon to Film City in October. However, the industry is unpredictable and so is the fate of TV shows. The channel has decided to shut it down even though the ratings haven’t dropped. Just when people started appreciating my bond with the kid and my chemistry with Rocky (Ansh Bagri), they decided to end the show. I haven’t been given any reason for its abrupt ending. They should have ideally given me some more time to establish myself. Having said that, an artiste doesn’t have a say in such decisions. Our job is to come and act to the best of our abilities, which is what I did. I am happy to be associated with this show and the two-month short journey has been sweet.”
Donal was certain that she would take up a new show only after 'Roop — Mard Ka Naya Swaroop', and the recent experience has made her even more confident about her decision. She says, “After 'Roop', I had decided to take up a new show, but I made an exception because I liked the concept and the fact that it centred around my character. However, now I won’t join any show midway.”
I know I m being mean, but I am happy. What happened with Donal was wrong so my sympathies with her.
But I can't forget how the makers Spoilt Anshmin . Nobody can replace Jasmin bhasin. So in a way I m happy that the channel did Babaji ka thullu with the production house by shutting the show 😆
