MUMBAI: Pandya Store is one of the most loved and successful shows on television, and the story keeps the audience hooked.
The show is produced by Sunjoy Waddhwa and Commal Sunjoy Waddhwa under the banner of Sphere Origins and airs on Sony Television. It stars Shiny Doshi and Kinshuk Mahajan in the lead roles.
The audiences love to watch the love story between Dhara and Gautam.
Gautam as a character is very strong. He loves his family a lot and can do anything for them.
But did you know that before the makers finalized Kinshuk Mahajan, the role of was offered to a few actors who refused?
Here is the list of actors who were offered the role of Gautam.
1. Pearl V Puri
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Pearl V Puri is best known for his performance in Naagin. The actor refused the role of Gautam as he was busy in some other commitments.
2. Anas Rashid
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Anas is best known for his performance in the serial Diya Aur Baati Hum. He refused the role of Gautam as he was busy in his personal life.
3. Adhvik Mahajan
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Adhvik is a television star best known for his performance in Divya Drishti. He declined the role of Gautam as he was busy in some other prior commitments.
4. Shoaib Ibrahim
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Shoaib is well-known name in the world of television. He refused the offer of Gautam has he couldn’t relate to the character, and hence, things didn’t work out between him and the makers.
Well, in the end, the role was bagged by Kinshuk Mahajan, and fans feel he is the perfect choice for the role and no one could do justice to Gautam the way he did.
Who else do you think would have suited the role? Do let us know in the comments below.
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