Now an Ektaa-inspired soap!

Actor Sanjeeda A R is slated to play the protagonist Nimmo in Balaji’s new soap ‘Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka’ on Star One. The show is supposed to be the biggest Balaji show this year. Interestingly, sources close to the channel reveal that the chronicle has been inspired by prime time girl Ektaa Kapoor’s life. It is also said to be a take-off on Cinderalla and her two older sisters.

Earlier called ‘Kannu Ki Kismat Mein Kya Hai’, the title was later changed to the current one. The soap revolves around Nimmo, a clumsy girl who is very close to her father. He is anxious about what his daughter’s directionless life. Later Nimmo transforms into an ambitious girl who grows into a television tycoon (very akin to Ektaa’s ascent).

Sanjeeda says, “I met Ektaa at a common friend’s party and she offered me the role. I was excited. A week later I was called for audition and bagged the role.” Sanjeeda has been acting in South Indian films for a year and a half. She adds ecstatically, “I was impressed with Ektaa because she took pains to sit with me and explain the character.”

When quizzed whether Nimmo’s character was inspired by Ektaa, Sanjeeda is tight-lipped. “Well, I am not revealing anything now. You have to watch the show to judge that for yourself,” she says. The show also has actors Sanjit Bedi and Hiten Tejwani. It will go on air in March.

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