Kundali Bhagya fame Shakti Arora on being compared with Dheeraj Dhoopar

Replacing the lead in a show is never easy, especially when it’s been on the air for 5 years. Actor Shakti Arora, who recently replaced Dheeraj Dhoopar for the role of Karan Luthra, is receiving a lot of flak from Dheeraj fans who want him back on the show.

The actor recently spoke about it during an interview, sharing, “Comparisons will surely happen because you’re stepping into someone else’s shoes. However, I didn’t worry at all as I was aware of the challenge I was taking on. I was up for the challenge.” comparison, so I stopped reading the comments and let my work work for me.

He said: “I respect everyone’s fans. You have a say and I’m glad you’re loyal to a special person. The public also has the right to compare and abuse, and it is an actor’s job to win his heart. Also, I’ve gotten to a point where these comments or comparisons don’t make or break me. I believe in doing my job honestly. I am doing the best I can and by the grace of God it has worked for me. I just focus on my role and do it well. As long as you do this, you can connect with the audience. I’m glad that people have accepted me and that the transition is going well.”

Speaking about his relationship with his co-stars, the actor said, “It’s slowly developing. I feel blessed that everyone accepted me and gave me a warm welcome on the show.”
Shilpa Shinde, Nia Sharma, Dheeraj Dhoopar and Paras Kalno