Just when Arjit Taneja thought he’d catch a much-needed break after his stellar performance as Virat in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye (KMTMG), destiny had other plans! He was looking forward to soaking in the memories of his recently wrapped show, but the universe quickly ushered him onto the sets of Jhanak as the new male lead following its generational leap. Talk about a swift turnaround!
A Hesitant Start: “I Declined the Offer”
Arjit recounts the surprising turn of events: “While I was still shooting for KMTMG, I got a call from the Jhanak production house for what I initially thought was a brand-new show. I did a mock shoot, but honestly, it didn’t register much since I was deeply invested in wrapping up a show that meant a lot to me.”
Then came the twist: “Later, they told me the mock shoot wasn’t for a new show at all, but for the male lead in Jhanak after the leap. And I declined the offer.” Arjit explains his reasoning, a principle many actors share: “I’ve always believed that if I do a show, I want to start from the beginning. With leaps, there’s usually a hangover of the original cast that lingers with the audience.”
He even took to social media to set the record straight, tweeting that he hadn’t signed anything new. “I really wanted to take a break and relax. KMTMG was very special to me, and I needed time to let it all sink in. That’s why I tweeted—to clear the air about Jhanak, which at that point, I wasn’t doing.”
What Made Him Say “Yes”? The Call That Kept Coming Back
So, what exactly changed his mind? “The makers reached out again and explained their vision,” he reveals. “They pitched it as a new version with a fresh story, and that made me see it differently.”
Arjit began to reflect: “I realized that this opportunity kept coming back multiple times. And here I was, repeatedly saying no. That didn’t sit right with me.” After spending some time unwinding with family and friends in Delhi post-KMTMG, a different thought crept in. “I also thought, at a time when so many actors are struggling for good roles, why was I turning this down again and again? It’s a good show, a good platform, and the offer was solid, including the money.”
Trusting the Timing: A New Chapter Begins
It took him a moment to fully commit, as he was still processing the end of his previous journey. “I hadn’t fully processed Virat’s journey ending. I’m still reeling from the incredible experience of shooting Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye. It was truly a special time on set — unforgettable and impossible to replicate. I miss it every single day.” He acknowledges the emotional toll on an actor, “As an actor, you need that time. But sometimes, you have to trust the timing. So, I finally said yes. Right now, I’m in the process of adjusting to the new role and settling in.”
It sounds like Arjit Taneja is ready to captivate us once again with his talent in Jhanak. We can’t wait to see him embrace this new character and make it his own! What are your thoughts on his decision to take on this new challenge?