Noted Marathi actor Ananda B Karekar who is popularly known for his portrayals in Ventilator and Shinma, and has done movies like Aamhi Sathpute, Mazha Mee, Khokho, 4 Idiots, Bhavishyachi Aishi Taishi will venture into the Hindi TV circuit with an interesting role.

Ananda will be part of the post leap phase of Star Plus’ popular show, Ishqbaaaz which is produced by 4 Lions Films.

Yes, you heard it right!!

IWMBuzz.com has been reporting exclusively about the new cast getting added to the show which will traverse on the post leap story soon.

We have written about the new lead girl Manjiri Pupala, Saransh Verma, Anup Ingle and Manisha Singh Chauhan. As we know, Nakuul Mehta will play the lead role of Shivaansh Singh Oberoi.

We now hear of Ananda playing a continuity character, that of a havaldar.

We buzzed Producer Gul Khan and the channel spokesperson, but did not get through for their comment.

Watch the new story unfold in Ishqbaaaz.