Kritika Kamra & Gaurav Khanna In Chandrakanta!

There are two Chandrakanta(s) in the making - Life OK (Nikhil Sinha) and Colors (Ekta Kapoor) are at loggerheads, with both wanting to make the fantasy show. The teasers of the shows have been aired as well.

As per reports, Kritika Kamra has been roped in for Nikhil's Chandrakanta. There is also buzz that Tere Bin actor Gaurav Khanna, has been approached to play the male lead in the show. Also, Chandan K Anand, who was seen in Hatim, has been signed to play the role of an antagonist, Kroor Singh.

It has to be recalled that Kritika is Ekta's find! And, she will not be seen in Ekta's production but Nikhil's Chandrakanta!

For which Kritika was quoted by a leading daily as saying, "I had no clue about two producers working on the same subject. I realised it only when I saw both the teasers on the internet. Ekta has given me memorable shows and I am still remembered as Arohi from Kitani Mohabbat Hai."

She added, "The rivalry could be between the channels or the production houses, but not between Ekta and me. We are friends and I'm sure she would be happy for me. Also, the fact that there are two shows will make the competition interesting. In the end, good content will win the audience's heart. Having said that, I want both the shows to do well."

When asked what made the actress accept the project, Kritika said, "I have never been part of a costume drama before. I have watched the first Chandrakanta as a child, but nostalgia isn't the reason I am taking it up. I found the script interesting. The central character is not only a beautiful woman, but she's also a fighter and has a sense of purpose."

The actress has already started preparing for the role and is on a strict diet!

According to reports, the biweekly drama probably will be aired from 4 March, at 8-8.30 pm time slot.