Pavitra Rishta: Ankita Lokhande And Ekta Kapoor In Talks For A Second Part, To Be Dedicated To Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput was good in academics, but it was his passion for acting that drew him to the city of dreams, Mumbai. He made his way into the Tv industry with Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil but his claim to fame was as Manav in Pavitra Rishta. The show was a hit, as was the jodi of Manav and Archana (played by Sushant and Ankita Lokhande, who had been dating in real as well). It was from there that Sushant took the leap to Bollywood. Now, if reports are to be believed, then Pavitra Rishtaa might see a second part.

According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, producer Ekta Kapoor and actress Ankita Lokhande are in talks to make a part 2 for the series in memory of Sushant, who passed away on 14th June. The daily quoted a source saying, "The show was close to Sushant’s heart as it gave him the platform to scale new heights and both Ekta and Ankita feel that a new season will be the best tribute to the deceased actor." The report further mentioned that it was Ankita who approached Ekta with the idea and the producer instantly agreed upon it. The source added, "She will sit with her team of writers and explore how to take the daily soap forward."

Ekta Kapoor had launched the actor with the show and even a few weeks before his death, they had a conversation about Pavitra Rishta. She has also started a Pavitra Rishta fund in memory of the actor to spread awareness about mental health. Ankita Lokhande, who had been in a relationship with the actor for almost 6 years, had visited his Patna home too after his death and made a post in his memory after a month.