MUMBAI: Pinjara Khubsurati Ka is one of the most loved and successful shows on television, and the story kept the audiences hooked to it.

The show is produced by Saurabh Tiwari under the banner of Parin Multimedia and airs on Colors. The show stars Riya Sharma and Saahil Uppal as the leads.

The audiences love to watch the banter between Mayura and Omkar and are liking the chemistry between the two.

The character of Mayura is strong and independent, and the audiences connect to the story.

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

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Check out the list of actresses who refused the role of Mayura.

1. Bhoomika Mirchandani

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Bhoomika was offered the role of Mayura, but owing to some personal reasons, she couldn’t take up the role.

2. Preetika Rao

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Preetika was too offered the role but refused the show. The reason is not known.

3. Tanya Sharma

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Tanya had auditioned for the role, but the makers thought that she didn’t fit, and hence, things didn’t work out for the actress.

4. Tejasswi Prakash

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Tejasswi was offered the role of Mayura, but the actress rejected the offer for reasons best known to her.

5. Ankita Sharma

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Ankita had refused the role of Mayura owing to personal reasons though she was interested in doing the role.

Well, in the end, the role was bagged by Riya Sharma, and fans feel she is the perfect choice for the role and no one could do justice to Mayura 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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