Shashi- Sumit Mittal's newly launched Punar Vivah has opened up with good TRPs of about 2.6 and the show seems promising with the star cast. The lead pair, Gurmeet Choudhary and Kratika Sengar, has indeed clicked with the audience.

And the latest we hear is that two new characters are on the verge of joining the bandwagon.

A source informs, "Roma Bali, last seen in Zee TV's Shobha Somnath Ki, and Ashish Kapoor of Chand Chupa Badal Mein fame, have been zeroed to essay Paridi's (Leena Jumani) parent. They would start shooting soon."

Ashish Kapoor confirmed. "I would be essaying Major Khanna in the show and is very much open minded and very friendly with the family. He is very emotional while he cannot hold back his emotions."

Roma Bali states, "For the first time I am getting out of the same old typical 'bahu' look with heavy jewelry, in fact I would essay a modern mother this time and its great working with such a nice production house. It's my first day of shoot and an amazing experience."

An anonymous person from the industry confirmed the buzz.

Let's see what these two characters bring in to the show.

Reporter:Tejashree Bhopatkar
Author:Sharat Kumar