MUMBAI: Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi is one of the most loved shows on television, and the serial has had two successful seasons. It is back with season 3 on public demand. 

The USP of the serial is the star cast, story, and screen play, to which the audiences connect. 

The magical chemistry of Shaheer and Erica as Dev and Sonakshi shouldn’t be missed, and fans have made them an iconic screen couple today. 

As we reported, Erica (Sonakshi), Supriya (Dev’s mom), and Shaheer (Dev) will be continuing as the leads of the show. 

Did you know that before Erica and Parth signed the project, several actors had auditioned for both roles? 

Today, we bring you a few names who had auditioned for the roles of Sonakshi and Dev. 

(ALSO READ: Shaheer Sheikh talks about reuniting with Erica Fernandes and why Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi is close to his heart!  ) 

1. Vinny Arora

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Vinny is a very popular and loved actress of television, known for her performances in serials like Kasturi. 

2. Pooja Salvi 

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Pooja Salvi is an Indian film actress and model. In 2013, Pooja made her Bollywood debut in Rohan Sippy's romantic comedy Nautanki Saala! 

3. Aditi Rathore
 
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Aditi Rathore is best known for essaying the main lead Avni in Star Plus's Naamkarann. 

4. Vibhoutee Sharma
 
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Vibhoutee is best known for her roles in television serials like Humne Li Hai Shapath and Ye Hai Aashiqui. She has also been part of Bollywood movies like Tiger Zinda Hai, Sultan, etc. 

5. Sukirti Kandpal
 
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Sukirti is best known for her performance in serials like Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, Dill Mill Gayye, and Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls. She is currently she is seen in the serial Story Nine Months ki. 

6. Shrenu Parikh
 
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Shrenu is one of the popular actresses on television best known for her performance in serials like Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Baar Phir and Ishqbaaaz. 

It wasn’t working with Erica owing to the fee charged, but then, luckily things worked and she came on board.

Here is the list of actors who auditioned for the role of Dev. 

1. Kunal Jaisingh
 
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Kunal Jaisingh is an Indian television actor known for his portrayal of Ranveer Shergill in The Buddy Project and Omkara Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz. 

2. Ruslaan Mumtaz
 
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Ruslaan is best known for his role of Dhruv in Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara. 

3. Saurabh Raj Jain
 
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Sourabh Raaj Jain is best known for playing the role of Lord Krishna in Mahabharat and Lord Shiva in Mahakali. 

14. Sahil Phull

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Sahil is known for his performance in the serial Kaatelal & Sons. 

Well, these stars had auditioned for the roles of Dev and Sonakshi in the serial, but today, when one sees the show, we all know that no one could do justice to the roles the way Shaheer and Erica have. 

Just a few days back, we had reported that almost the same star cast has reprised their roles in the serial, and the shooting will begin soon. 

The promo of the serial is out and received lovely feedback from the audience. 

The show is in the pre-production stage and will be launched on Sony Television. 

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