MUMBAI: Namak Ishq Ka is one of the most loved and successful shows on television, and the story keeps the audience hooked. 

The show is produced by Gul Khan and Deepti Kalwani under the banner of 4 Lions Films. It airs on Colors. It stars Shruti Sharma, Monalisa, and Aditya Ojha. 

The audiences love to watch the love story between Chamcham and Yug. 

The character of Iravati is strong, wicked, and against the love of Yug and Chamcham. It’s a very negative character. 

But did you know that before the makers finalized Monalisa, it was offered to a few actresses who refused the role? 

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Here is the list of the actresses who refused the role of Iravati. 

1. Shweta Tiwari 

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Shweta is best known for her performance in Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Mere Dad Ki Dulhan, etc. She was offered the role of Iravati, but the reason why she refused it is best known to her. 

2. Aamna Sharif 

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Aamna is a huge name in the world of television best known for her performance in Kahiin to Hoga and Kasautii Zindagi Kay Season 2. The actress declined the role of Iravati as certain things didn’t work out between her and the makers of the show. 

3. Vahbbiz Dorabjee 

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Vahbbiz is best known for her role in Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani. She too was offered the role of Iravati but refused it as she didn’t want to play a negative character on screen.

4. Sayantani Ghosh 

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Sayantani is a very popular and successful actress of television. She is best known for her performance Naaginn and Naamkarann. Currently, she is seen in Tera Yaar Hoon Main. She was offered the role of Iravati but declined it as she was busy with her prior commitments. 

5. Shilpa Shinde

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Shilpa Shinde is a well-known actress. She was the winner of Bigg Boss Season 11 and was offered the role of Iravati but declined it as she wants to be away from daily soaps for now.

Well, in the end, the role was bagged by Monalisa, and fans feel she is the perfect choice for the role and no one could do justice to Iravati the way she did.

Who else do you think would have suited the role? Do let us know in the comments below. 

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