Zee TV and DJ's Creative Unit's upcoming show Chhoti Bahu will see some popular names in its cast apart from the leads, played by Avinash Sachdev and Rubina Dilaik.

Aditya Lakhia who plays Laali's father in Zee TV's Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo will now essay the role of Radhika's father in Chhoti Bahu. Sangeeta Kapure who was recently seen in a cameo role in Star Plus' Tere Liye will play the lead negative role. Veteran actor Rakesh Pandey will also be seen essaying a pivotal role.

Our source states, "Shoot with the kids essaying Radhika and Dev has started. Aditya Lakhia has been roped in to play Radhika's father who is a weaver by profession. Rakesh Pandey will be seen playing the role of Dadaji".

Sangeeta Kapure who got popular for her negative role of Ragini in Imagine's Sarvagunn Sampanna will essay the role of Mohini, who is very self centric and negative.

When contacted, Aditya Lakhia confirmed his presence in Chhoti Bahu and said, "Yes, I am playing father of the lead girl, which is played by Rubina. It is a very different character when compared to my role in Agle Janam. I have not yet started shoot, and am looking forward to it".

Sangeeta Kapure too confirmed that she is playing the negative lead in the show.

Rakesh Pandey told us, "I know that I am supposed to play the role of dadaji. Apart from that, I have no other information".

We also hear that Ashish Kaul has been finalized to play a meaty role in the show..

Reporter and Author: Srividya Rajesh