When Zee TV approached Contiloe films to produce the historical show
Jhansi Ki Rani, industry insiders speculated it to be a disaster as
shows of this genre have never spelt success in the Indian television
industry. But the popularity of Jhansi Ki Rani debunked this
theory and its actors became popular in a fortnight. In particular, the
one who walked away with all adulation is child wonder Ulka Gupta who is
seen essaying the title role of Manu bai aka Jhansi Ki Rani.
Ulka who plays the younger Rani Laksmi bai was initially
supposed to be on the show for only 30 episodes and then actor Kratika
Sengar, who was shortlisted to play the older Rani, was to take over.
But the success of the show and Gupta’s popularity have delayed
Kratika’s entry in this Zee show.
Informs a source, “Initially Kratika Sengar was supposed to enter the
show after 30 episodes but later it was pushed ahead owing to Ulka’s
popularity and the overwhelming response to her act and the script of
the show. Later the channel decided to extend Ulka’s role till 100
episodes but now we have mutually decided to bring in Kratika after 70
episodes. We will get Manu bai married sometime by mid of December and
Kratika will finally make her way into the show. But if the channel
changes its mind again and asks us to stick to Ulka till the completion
of 100 episodes then Kratika’s entry will be further delayed till
February.”
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