Shivam Khajuria and Alisha Parveen Join Anupamaa. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Nidhi announced her departure from the show after four-and-a-half years.
Anupamaa, one of the most popular TV shows, is all set to take a significant generational leap. While Rupali Ganguly is retained on the show, new actors Shivam Khajuria and Alisha Parveen have also been roped in. Actress Nidhi Shah, known for playing the role of Kinjal, has bid farewell to the show. She announced her departure on social media and shared a video montage of some of her favourite moments.
The video shared by Nidhi on Instagram showed different phases in Anupamaa and concluded with a scene where she is saying goodbye. She accompanied the clip with a heartfelt note, “With a Heavy Heart, I Say Goodbye to Kinju baby aka Kinjal. After four and a half unforgettable years, it’s time for me to bid farewell to my beloved character, Kinjal, and the phenomenal show, Anupamaa. This journey has been beyond anything I could have ever imagined. To be a part of a show that’s been number one on Indian television, consecutively, is a blessing I’ll cherish forever.”
Nidhi expressed her gratitude to God and Anupamaa’s producer, Rajan Shahi, for giving her the opportunity to play Kinjal. Nidhi also praised her co-stars and the entire team for their everlasting support and for making her journey unforgettable. She wrote, “ My gratitude extends to my wonderful producer, co-actors, and the entire crew for their unwavering support and for making this journey so memorable. It’s never easy to say goodbye, and with a heavy heart, I leave behind a piece of myself in Anupamaa.”
She also mentioned that saying goodbye is never easy and is leaving behind a piece of herself in Anupamaa. While concluding the post, she thanked her fans and the audience for showering love on her. “I want to thank you, my fans, who’ve loved and supported me unconditionally throughout this journey. Your love has been my strength, and I feel truly blessed to have had such incredible people rooting for me,” mentioned Nidhi.
Soon after she shared that post, Aashish Mehrotraa, who starred opposite Nidhi, commented, “Indeed, it was a beautiful journey… loved doing scenes with you, Kinju baby. #jaltosh .. wish you the best for the future.” Paras Kalnawat who was also part of the show expressed, “Hamari kinjal.”
Meanwhile, the leap promo for Anupamaa has already been released, and makers have teased the new separation storyline between Anupamaa and her daughter.