'Balika Vadhu' star Anup Soni had to be convinced by Smita Bansal to take up the role

Balika Vadhu was one of most popular television series that revolved around practice of child marri. Anup Soni played far-in-law of protagonist on show and in a recent Instagram live session, actor revealed that he did t want to be part of show. Anup Soni had gone live with Avika Gor and two shared several memories from show.

Balika Vadhu star Anup Soni had to be convinced by Smita Bansal to take up role 

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During conversation, Anup Soni revealed that he had rejected offer to star in Balika Vadhu thrice. reason Anup Soni did this was because he wanted to take a break in his life, actor revealed. In addition, actor also said that show Balika Vadhu and channel were quite new at that point in time and refore he did t want to take any risks. Anup added that he would still get several calls from makers of Balika Vadhu and he would often reject part and would address that he is t interested.

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actor later continued saying that Smita Bansal, who played his wife on show, had agreed to be a part of show. And as she was a good friend of Anup, he came to kw about it. Upon finding out that Anup Soni had rejected role for Balika Vadhu, Smita took time out to personally call Anup and convince him to do role. Anup Soni added that Smita told him that shoot was going to happen in Rajasthan.

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Smita Bansal also told Anup that she does t want to be cast opposite an actor she did t kw. It was this reason that she wanted Anup Soni to accept role. Anup added that after a lot of persuasion by Smita, he finally agreed to do part and show went to create history.  

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