MUMBAI: Imlie is one of the most successful shows on television and has done well on the TRP charts since it has hit the screens.

The leads of the show, Sumbul and Gashmeer, are loved as an on-screen couple and have a good fan following. Their characters have become household names.

Viewers like the banter between Imlie, Aditya, and Mayuri, and no wonder the show is doing so well.

Malini is a grey character and can do anything to get Aditya back in her life, though she has calmed down a bit. She is a moody character.

But did you that before finalizing Mayuri Deshmukh, the role was offered to a few actresses who had auditioned but then declined it?
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Here is the list of actresses who had auditioned for the role of Malini in Imlie.

1. Karishma Tanna

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Karishma Tanna is a big name in the television actress. She rose to fame post her stint in the Bigg Boss Season 8. She is best known for her roles in Qayamat Ki Raat, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and Naagin etc. She too was offered the role of Malini but she refused it as she didn’t want to take up any daily soap on television.

2. Rubina Dilaik

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Rubina is huge star on television. She is best known for her performance in serials like Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Choti Bahu. She is the winner of Bigg Boss 14. She too was offered the role of Malini but declined it as she was busy in some personal issues.

3. Devoleena Bhattacharjee

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Devoleena is also a popular name in the world of television. She is best known for her stint in the Bigg Boss house and for her role in the successful show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2. The actress was offered the role of Malini but refused it as he had some other prior commitments.

4. Tina Ann Philip

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Tina is a well-known actress on television and is best known for her performance in Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee. She was also offered the role of Malini but she refused the roe as she couldn’t connect to the character.

5. Priyanka Choudhary

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Priyanka is new to this industry, and before signing Uddariyan, she had auditioned for the role of Malini, but then things didn’t work out and the reason is unknown.

Well, in the end, the role was bagged by Mayuri Deshmukh, and fans feel she is the perfect choice for the role and no one could do justice to Malini the way she does.

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

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