Sushant will always be the first Manav: Ankita Lokhande on SSR in the original Pavitra Rishta

Pavitra Rishta 2 has premiered on Zee5 on January 28. The first season starred Ankita Lokhande and Shaheer Sheikh and they created magic on screen with their chemistry. Yet again, they are set to spell the same magic. In an interview, Ankita talked about her character Archana, her chemistry with Sushant Singh Rajput in the original show, and a lot more.

She told India Today that she thinks the promo of the second season looks much better than the first one. The actress also said that the second season is something very different and people will enjoy this season more. Ankita also said that the audience will see a different Archana and you will love her for sure. She is playing a college going girl.

Here’s the promo of Pavitra Rishta Season 2.

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When Pavitra Rishta 2 was announced, fans missed SSR as he played Manav in the original. They loved Ankita and Sushant’s chemistry. Ankita too feels that it was her chemistry with the late actor that fans miss. She added, “Sushant will always be the first Manav. The audience loved our chemistry. I think that’s why they miss both of us together. For our old audience, Manav is Sushant. That’s their love for us.”

Pavitra Rishta completed 12 years in 2021. It was Sushant and Ankita’s first show together.

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Sushant passed away on June 14, 2020 at his Bandra house in Mumbai. He allegedly committed suicide.

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