Star Plus’ popular show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (Balaji Telefilms) will see the entry of actress Usha Rana to play the formidable and popular character of Toshi Bhalla, the mother of Karan Patel in the show.

As we know, Pakistani actress Shahnaz Rizwan who had been entertaining audiences in this role has bid adieu, as she wanted to get back to her family in Pakistan.

Now entering into the skin of the character will be Usha Rana. The actress who has been part of various shows is pretty confident about her skills and does not fear being compared.

Says Usha Rana in an exclusive talk with IWMBuzz.com, “It feels good to be part of this popular show. It is a very nice show, and I have followed it too to some extent. I will put in my efforts to do justice to the character. I will also work along with director and try and give my inputs to the character which will help me settle well into the character.”

Ask her if she has seen Shahnaz in the role, and she states “Yes, I have seen her scenes and she did a fabulous job. Every artist has his / her own depth and I will soon expect myself to settle well.”

On the fear of being compared, Usha who has been part of TV shows like Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh, Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum, Thapki Pyaar Ki and few films says, “An artist should never fear being compared, nor react to negative feedbacks. I have the confidence in me to perform well as Toshi Bhalla.”

Ask about her expectations being in the role and she states, “I want the love of viewers. I want to entertain them. I am really proud of being part of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.”

We wish you luck, Usha!!!