Akshay Sethi has been awarded with a double bonanza on Star Plus, as he will be seen in the back-to-back shows, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and Sasural Genda Phool. While he will be essaying a very positive character in Sasural Genda Phool, he will be seen in an outright negative role in the other one.

As reported earlier, Akshay plays the son of Radha Bua (Sadiya Siddique) in Genda Phool, who will try to set right the strained relationship that his mother shares with him.

According to our source, "He will be seen as the guy opposite sister of Aham (Mohammad Nazim) in Saath Nibhana Saathiya. His screen name in the show is Umang. Aham who is in love with Umang's sister will eventually end up marrying Gopi (Jiya Manek) the girl chosen for him by his family. This will irk Umang who is in love with Aham's sister, and will vow to take revenge for the disappointment that his sister has faced".

When contacted, Akshay Sethi confirmed the news and said, "Yes, I will be the guy opposite Aham's sister. He is a character with a grey shade and will try to create problems in the family".

Akshay has started shooting, and his entry sequence will be aired on Monday. Akshay has shot for Sasural Genda Phool, but his entry is still to happen. 

Reporter and Author: Ranjini Nair