MUMBAI: TellyChakkar.com brings to you a breaking news!

Rithvik Arora has been replaced from Star Plus popular show Yeh Rishtey Hai Pyaar Ke (Directors’ Kut). (Read here: Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke: Ritvik Arora no longer a part of the show )

There were reports about Rithvik hiking his payment during the lockdown which was not appreciated by the makers and hence they decided to replace him because of his un-called for demand. Rithvik too, confirmed moving out of the show.

Actors like Kinshuk Mahajan, Avinash Mishra and Rohit Suchanti were in talks to replace Rithvik.

Now, TellyChakkar.com has learned that Avinash Mishra has been finalised to play Kuhu’s husband Kunal in the show.

Avinash was last seen in Zee TV’s Yeh Teri Galiyaan. He received accolades for his performance in the show.

We couldn’t connect with Avinash for a comment.

The show has a stellar ensemble which consists of actors like Shaheer Shaikh, Rhea Sharma, Kaveri Priyam, Roopal Patel, Ruslaan Mumtaaz and others.

Stay tuned to this space for more updates.

(Also read: Did you know what Avinash Mishra was famous for in college? )