Shaheer Sheikh Opens Up On The Hatred He Received For Replacing Sushant Singh Rajput As Manav In Pavitra Rishta 2.0

Shaheer Sheikh who was recently seen in Pavitra Rishta 2.0, the sequel of Zee TV’s popular show Pavitra Rishta has received a lot of flak after he decided to take up the character of Manav and step into the shoes of Sushant Singh Rajput. Well, the actor had maintained silence on all the hate he had been receiving and also took to his Instagram handle initially to state that the show is a tribute to the legacy of the late Sushant Singh Rajput.

Have a look at Shaheer’s initial post here :

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Well, after the release of the show now, The actor has finally decided to break his silence on all the flak he has been receiving on his portrayal of Manav. Shaheer said that for him it is his work and that he has technically replaced Hiten Tejwani on the show and not Sushant Singh Rajput. Shaheer said that Sushant’s fans do not have to replace Sushant since he is already there. The actor said, ” Honestly, I have replaced Hiten Tejwani because it was he who was doing the show before I was. For the last two and half years of the show, I think he was playing the character of Manav. So, I have technically replaced him. For the fans, I feel they don’t have to replace him (Sushant Singh Rajput) with me. He is there. He has done so many projects after that.” 

Shaheer also spoke about his honest effort to play Manav and said that he had given the character of Manav his all and that it was an honest approach from his end. 

Have a look at a few pictures of Shaheer Sheikh as Manav :

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While Shaheer Sheikh stepped into the shoes of the late Sushant Singh Rajput to play Manav a character played by him in the first installment of the show, Ankita Lokhande was retained as Archana in the show.

What are your views on Shaheer Sheikh’s portrayal of Manav in Pavitra Rishta 2.O?Let us know in the comments section below 

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