Akashdeep Saigal recently returned to the big screen after a nine-year hiatus with ‘Naagin 7’ and has been receiving rave reviews for his performance. The actor, widely known for his role as Anshu Gujral in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, recently joined Times of India TV for an exclusive chat. During the interview, Akashdeep spoke about the revival of the iconic TV show and Smriti Irani’s return to acting. Talking about his memories of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and the success of the show, he said, “While playing Ansh Gujral, I faced a lot of trolls and harassing messages. It showed the impact of the character and proved that my work is effective. This show was number one then and continues to be number one even now. The show has its own charm and has a loyal audience.” Now that I have been a part of Naagin 7, I want to create something equally memorable here as well. I want the viewers to be hooked every Saturday and Sunday at 8pm. This program has such power. Not just this season, but every season is special and I’m confident about that. But for now, my focus is completely on Season 7. ”
Akashdeep, who played Smriti Irani’s son Anshu Gujral on screen, praised the actress-turned-politician’s return to television despite her successful career as a politician. “On Smriti’s comeback, I just want to say that she is amazing. She has always been amazing. She has the memory of an elephant. Her memory is unbelievable and she remembers word for word what she has read once. She is truly gifted.” May Mata Rani bless her always. She is now a very successful politician, which makes her journey even more special. Despite achieving so much, she remained connected to her roots and her starting point. She clearly has immense love and respect for Ekta, which is why she agreed to return. To be honest, I don’t think she would have come back for any other show. This is the magic of Balaji. ”When asked if he would return to Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi if offered a role again, Akashdeep said, “I would definitely say no to Ekta.Be it Kyunki or any other project, I can’t say no to her. It’s her formula. She has an incredible vision and every time she creates something, it changes like magic. Ekta is truly the queen of television and we all know that. Words are never enough to describe her work.” She always comes back with something powerful and once again she pulled it off. If there is a role that suits me, I will definitely appear in it. It is impossible for me to say no to Ekta. She is a guiding force in our industry. ”