MUMBAI: Maitree is a new serial that began on Zee TV just a few weeks back. The show is doing exceptionally well.

It stars Shrenu Parikh, Bhaweeka Chaudhary and Namish Taneja in lead roles.

The show is produced under the banner of Sunshine Production.

Aashish Tiwari is a very loved character as he is a very strong and a level-headed person.

But, before signing Namish Taneja for the role, it was offered to a few actors, who declined it for certain reasons. 

Here, we bring you the list of actors who refused the role of Aashish Tiwari in the serial Maitree.

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Check out the list below :

1 Ravi Dubey

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Ravi Dubey is a super star on television and he has done various shows. He has now ventured into production and hence, declined the role of Aashish Tiwari.

2. Mohit Malik

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Mohit is a well known actor in the television industry and is best known for his roles in serials like Kullfi Kumar Bajewala and Doli Armaanon Ki. He was offered the role of Aashish, but he declined it as he couldn’t relate to the character.

3. Pearl V Puri

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Pearl Puri is a well known actor and has a massive fan following. He is best known for his character in the serial Naagin. He was offered the role of Aashish Tiwari but he declined it as he had prior commitments.

4. Shaheer Sheikh

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Shaheer is a superstar on television and was offered the role of Aashish, but he declined it as he didn’t want to leave his present show, Woh Toh Hai Albelaa.

Well, in the end, the role was bagged by Namish Taneja. Fans feel that he is the perfect choice for the role and no one could do justice to Aashish the way he did.

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