Paras Kalnawat Returns To TV With A Bang In Parineeti After 8-Month Break
Paras Kalnawat was asked to leave Anupamaa midway, but the actor didn't give up on his hopes.
Actor Paras Kalnawat made his most anticipated comeback to the small screen after taking a break from television. Stepping into the role of Aditya Kashyap in Parineeti, Paras has joined the show after a generational shift. Alongside Paras, the serial also features Anchal Sahu in the lead roles.
During a recent interview with Times of India TV, the actor opened up about his comeback to the small screen, shared insights into his role and revealed his sudden exit from Anupamaa. According to Paras, returning to a show produced under Balaji Telefilms made him feel like he had returned home. 'This comeback feels emotional and exciting at the same time," the actor shared. After his last show, Paras took eight months off from the spotlight to work on himself, and he is back better than ever.
Previously, the actor's sudden exit from Anupamaa sparked controversies. The actor was asked to leave the show midway, but he didn't give up on his hopes. Talking about the incident, Paras opened up to say that many people had told him he was taking a big risk and warned him, but he wanted to take the chance. 'Not everyone gets that opportunity. And if I hadn't, maybe I would've felt sad," he stated while thanking God for giving him the chance to prove himself.
Recalling this tough time, Paras explained that he never had self-doubt during this time. 'Even when my family had concerns about why I suddenly had to leave the show, I told them, 'I want to do what's right, not just what's big,'" the actor stated proudly.
The actor is currently playing the lead in Parineeti, which has taken a 20-year leap, heightening the excitement among the fans. Talking about joining the show, Paras explained, 'This feels like a great opportunity. It's rare to get a chance to enter a popular show that's already doing so well." The actor took this chance and is willing to give his maximum efforts to win the hearts of the audience.
Talking about his role in Parineeti, Paras described Aditya as confident and stylish – someone who doesn't believe in love. He further described how Aditya is different from the other characters he usually plays. 'I've played sweet and romantic characters, but Aditya has a more serious side," Paras stated while explaining that the role is extremely special to him as it has helped him grow as an actor.
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