In a shocking turn of events, it was decided by the makers of ‘Ek Thi Rani Ek Tha Ravan‘ that they would replace their lead actress Manul Chudasma. As the show takes a new turn in the coming episodes, Manul was shown the door and the speculated reason for the same were her not so glamorous looks.
In an interview with Bombay Times, the producer of the show, Suzana Ghai revealed that she had no issues with Manul. Explaining the reason for Manul’s exit, she said that the show is taking a big turn and they wanted someone, who looks sensuous, stylish and justifies the twist they are bringing in the show. The track requires Rani to outgrow her middle-class beginnings and take on a new avatar.
The daily also got in touch with the actress and found out that she was indeed shocked with the revelation. She told BT that she is a Mumbai girl and has been brought up in a modern environment, so she wonders if being glamorous was the only reason for replacing me. Wearing stylish and short clothes is not alien to her. In fact, when she took on the role of Rani, the makers wanted her play to a demure middle-class girl. They even told her to study the mannerisms of a girl like that as they felt she was bringing too much of Manul into the character.
She went on to say that it was her debut show and she learnt a lot. Having said that, she added that she is happy for the new person stepping in. The show must go on and she has no bitter experiences or issues with it. The makers may have felt that a new face was needed to take things further. But it is strange that the character of the heroine has undergone such a drastic turn – from a middle-class family girl to a glamorous one.