Makrand Deshpande, the versatile film actor, known for his credible performances in films Sarfarosh, Satya, Makdee, Chameli, Swades, RRR, and many more, is speculated to make his comeback to Indian television soon. He was earlier seen in shows like Circus, Filmi Chakkar etc.
Yes, the actor is in talks to play the mighty, powerful role of Shakuni in Colors TV‘s upcoming mythological presentation, Agyaatvaas.
Agyaatvaas, as the title indicates, will revolve around the significant chapter of the Pandavas’ exile and their time spent living incognito. While the show is still in its early stages, word has it that the casting process has already begun.
As per media reports, Ram Yashvardhan, who played the role of Lord Shiv aesthetically in Colors TV’s Shiv Shakti Tap Tyaag Tandav, has been roped in for the role of Duryodhan in the show.
If talks with Makrand Deshpande click, this could be yet another excellent casting for Hindi TV.
We buzzed the actor, but did not get through to him.
We reached out to the channel spokesperson, but did not get a response till we filed the story.
Colors TV, as we know, is working on a big-ticket political drama, which will have a blend of experienced, senior actors and freshers. While Shagun Sharma will play the female lead, young actor Kartavya Yadav from Delhi has been roped in to play the male lead. Zakir Husain, Sandeep Mehta, Gungun Uprarri, and Shruti Seth are part of the big lineup of cast for the show.
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