Raqesh replaces Karan on Qubool Hai

Actor Raqesh Vashisth has replaced Karan Singh Grover as Asad on popular TV show Qubool Hai after Grover was sacked for “unprofessional behaviour”.

The makers of the Zee TV show have cited the 31-year-old actor’s lack of commitment towards the show for letting him go.

They are now planning to take legal steps against Grover, who gained popularity with Dill Mill Gaye and reality shows like Jhalak Dikhla Ja and Khataron Ke Khiladi.

“Unprofessional behaviour will be always accorded with strict disciplinary action. Actors should not take things lightly when they agree to be a part of a show as their erratic behaviour can affect the livelihoods of many others who are working on it.

“No actor can hold shoots or dictate their terms and conditions to an extent that it hampers the show. We have initiated legal action and will announce his replacement soon,” said Ajay Bhalwankar, the Content Head of Zee.

Vashisth will be seen in the role from the start of 2014.

“It’s homecoming for me as my debut on television happened with Saat Phere on Zee TV. Qubool Hai is a hugely popular show and Asad is an enormously popular character. I’m happy that the creative team thought that I would be appropriate for the role,” Raqesh said in a statement.

“The year is ending on a very good note for me as my fans will see me all seven days! Monday to Friday on ‘Qubool Hai’ and over the weekend on my dance reality show (Nach Baliye 6). Karan (Singh Grover) has already wished me luck and I’m hoping that I can make a make a place in the hearts of the viewers also soon,” he added.

The creative team from the production house 4 Lions and the channel were unanimous in selecting Raqesh as the lead opposite Zoya (Surbhi Jyoti) in the TV show.

“Raqesh is handsome and good-looking and he looks amazing with Zoya. The best and most important part is that he is known in the industry for his professionalism. We’re glad that he has agreed to come on board,” they said.