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Ritvik Arora joins Shaheer Sheikh on the cast of YRKKH spin-off

Soon after it was confirmed that Indian television heartthrob Shaheer Sheikh, who was most recently seen in Colors’ magnum opus Dastaan-E-Mohabbat: Salim Anarkali, has been signed on to headline the cast of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai spin-off, it has now been revealed that yet another popular television actor has also joined the cast.

Yes, we are talking about the very handsome Ritvik Arora, who has come onboard to play one of the male leads. Ritvik became a household name after playing the male lead in Colors’ superhit show Tu Aashiqui.


“The spin-off will see the kids from the Maheshwari family growing up. The spin-off will only address the younger generation of the Maheshwari clan that is Akshara’s family,” a source close to the development reveals.

Talking about the female lead on the show, no name has been revealed as yet. However, buzz has it that Rhea Sharma, who was previously seen in Star Plus’ Tu Sooraj Mein Saanjh Piyaji, is expected to come onboard for the part.

The untitled spin-off series will hit the airwaves on Star Plus.

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Author Chetan Bhagat says the obsession with fame is harming Bollywood actors' mental health

Highlights:

  • Bhagat says some stars can’t enjoy meals if not photographed.
  • Author calls Bollywood a “drug house of fame.”
  • He left movies to focus on writing and moved to Dubai.
  • Sees industry as insecure, with friendships mostly transactional.
  • Believes creating stories gives him more satisfaction than films.

Chetan Bhagat says fame in Bollywood can take a serious toll on mental health. The bestselling author, whose novels like 3 Idiots and Kai Po Che! became major films, explained that many actors and directors struggle when their work doesn’t succeed. “There are actors who, when going to a restaurant, if they aren’t recognised, don’t enjoy the meal. They wonder, ‘No one came to click photos?’ Can you imagine what a sick life that is?” he said.

Bhagat added that the pressure of attention and constant public scrutiny can worsen insecurity. He recalled seeing stars fade over time, their mental health affected by the highs and lows of fame.

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