Known for such successful shows as Ek Duje Ke Vaaste and Ek Deewaana Tha, popular television actor, Namik Paul, has been finalized to play the male lead in Colors’ forthcoming show, Kavach 2.
To be produced by Indian television czarina, Ekta Kapoor, Kavach 2 is the second season of Colors’ 2016 horror series, Kavach, which starred Mona Singh and Vivek Dahiya in lead roles and was one of the leading shows on the network.
Talks about the second season of the supernatural series have been around for quite some now. However, neither the makers nor the channel ever confirmed anything officially. But with the lead cast of the show finally locked, Balaji Telefilms is gearing up to begin production very soon.
Namik Paul, who started his career as a television journalist, was earlier linked to Ekta Kapoor’s another popular show, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, which Paul also had earlier announced.
However, the actor will now play the lead role in supernatural thriller Kavach 2 opposite Deepika Singh.
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