Lonely Days: Will Jessica Bedi survive without her pals?

Lonely days

Samir Soni and Neena Gupta are both out of Jassi. Will Jessica Bedi survive without her pals?

By: Sulakshana Gupta

Mumbai, June 1: JASSI’S lost two of her best friends. Samir Soni (Purab) and Neena Gupta (Nandini) are out of the show and she will have to fight her battles alone.

Currently Jessica Bedi (Jassi’s transformed avatar) is on trial for Jassi’s murder. Ironically, the only two people who can prove her innocence are absent in court—Purab and Nandini.

Soni has requested the producers to ease him out of the screenplay. ‘‘This is the fourth time my character has been brought back and now I’ve been sidelined again,’’ he says.

Originally introduced in a guest appearance, Purab was integrated into the story due to his growing popularity. Since then, all his comebacks have coincided with plummeting TRPs. ‘‘But it’s not fair to use a character to boost ratings and then discard him when they’ve stabilised,’’ he sulks.

Restricted by his obligation to the show, Soni says he has been unable to explore other projects. ‘‘I’m considering signing a negative role in a BR Films production,’’ he adds. After Purab, that will be quite an image shift.

Ideas to strengthen his role, including reviving the love triangle, are in the pipeline, but Soni’s not biting. ‘‘This has happened so many times already.’’


Producer Deeya Singh is puzzled by his attitude. ‘‘He’s aware that of all the characters he’s played, Purab is the most popular. A daily show has its ups and downs. I haven’t thought of how Jassi would shape up without him,’’ she says.

Gupta’s exit on the other hand is a natural part of the story. ‘‘After the transformation, they couldn’t find anything else for me to do. Nandini’s work is done,’’ says the actor.

Soni will continue shooting till the end of June. But Gupta’s off the sets already. Will a lonesome Jessica Bedi hold viewers’ attention like Jassi did?

Courtesy: ExpressIndia

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