Anupamaa Leap EXCLUSIVE | Shivam Khajuria On Bond With Rupali Ganguly, First Meeting With Alisha: She’s Super…

Anupamaa Leap Exclusive: Since its 2020 premiere, Anupamaa has captivated viewers with its emotional depth and engaging storyline, consistently ranking as the most-watched show across all channels. Featuring Rupali Ganguly as Anupama and Gaurav Khanna as Anuj, the family drama has maintained impressive TRP ratings thanks to the creators' clever introduction of twists that keep fans, especially supporters of MaAn (Anupama and Anuj), eagerly following the plot.

ANUPAMAA NEW CAST AFTER LEAP: SHIVAM KHAJURIA JOINS AS PREM

In a surprising turn, Anupamaa creators recently announced a generation leap. Alisha Parveen now portrays the grown-up Aadhya aka Rahi, while Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai star Shivam Kharuria made his much-anticipated return to television as her love interest. After a long-awaited comeback, Shivam's fans are thrilled to see him back in action on the popular Star Plus show.

For those unfamiliar, Shivam Kharuria plays Prem, a key figure in Anupamaa's life as a strong source of support. His return has garnered significant attention, and in an exclusive chat with Filmibeat, Shivam talked about his equation with Rupali Ganguly, his first meeting with Alisha Parveen, and more.

SHIVAM KHAJURIA ON SHOOTING WITH RUPALI GANGULY, OFF-SCREEN BOND

Shivam started shooting for Anupamaa in Dwarka (Gujarat) where Aadhya is shown living after the generation leap. This was the first time when he shot with Rupali Ganguly properly. Talking about his experience of working with her so far and their off-screen equation, the talented actor said, "She's super talented. It was fascinating to see the shift from Rupali Ma'am to Anupamaa. Such a delight to work with. Her energy explains why the show has achieved such great heights. She's the OG."

SHIVAM KHAJURIA PRAISES ANUPAMAA CO-STAR ALISHA PARVEEN

He has been paid opposite Udaariyaan fame Alisha Parveen in Anupamaa and viewers are already loving their scenes. Sharing details about his first meeting with her, Shivam Khajuria revealed, "I met Alisha at the mock (shoot). I told her that day only that I think you'll be locked. I think we have the potential to be a nice onscreen couple. She's very talented and a pleasure to work with. She is focused and disciplined."

At last, the dashing TV star thanked his fans and well-wishers for their continuous support. "Fans have been my strength throughout this journey and will continue to be so. Even after taking this break, they still shower me with the same love and motivate me to give my best. I am thankful to them and hope they'll continue supporting me as Prem. I'll give my best shot and hopefully, they won't be disappointed," he concluded.