Vidrohi,
a
historical
drama
that
is
based
on
the
times
of
the
pre-independence
British
Era
and
explores
the
life-journey
of
Odia
freedom
fighter
Bakshi
Jagabandhu,
stars
Sharad
Malhotra,
Hemal
Dev,
Sulagna
Panigrahi
and
Zayn
Ibad
Khan
in
the
lead
roles.
Zayn
was
excited
as
he
was
offered
the
role
of
the
antagonist.
He
was
unhappy
as
his
character
Gadadhar
Vidyadhar
Mahapatra
didn't
shape
up
as
per
his
expectations,
and
hence,
he
decided
to
quit
the
show.
The
actor
said
that
although
he
was
offered
to
play
the
role
of
an
antagonist,
he
didn't
get
much
to
do.
Currently,
he
is
serving
a
one-month
notice.
Zayn
quoted
by
TOI
as
saying,
"When
I
was
approached
for
the
show,
I
was
told
I
would
be
the
antagonist.
However,
I
didn't
get
much
to
do.
The
story
turned
into
a
love
triangle,
in
which
I
wasn't
required
to
play
a
crucial
role.
It
wasn't
an
impulsive
decision.
I
have
informed
the
production
house
of
my
decision
that
I
don't
wish
to
continue
and
will
be
shooting
for
the
show
till
the
first
week
of
January."
He
also
clarified
that
there
is
no
blood
between
him
and
the
makers.
He
added
that
the
makers
understood
him
and
respected
his
decision.
He
further
added
that
he
lost
his
father
due
to
COVID-19
last
year
and
he
is
the
sole
breadwinner
of
the
family,
so
he
needs
work
to
maintain
financial
stability.
He
concluded
by
saying,
"I
am
glad
that
producer
Subrat
Sinha
understood
me
and
respected
my
decision.
TV
shows
are
unpredictable.
But
at
this
stage,
I
can't
afford
to
sit
at
home.
Besides,
being
a
workaholic,
I
need
money
to
run
my
kitchen.
I
am
not
financially
stable
yet.
I
lost
my
father
to
COVID-19
last
year.
I
am
the
sole
breadwinner
of
the
family.
Now,
I
want
to
take
up
a
project
for
which
I
am
required
to
shoot
for
at
least
25
days
a
month."