There have been rumours that Parth Samthaan's character in the crime drama CID has been introduced for just a few weeks. To clarify this, mid-day connected with the actor. Here's what he shared
Parth Samthaan replaced ACP Pradyumann in CID
Parth Samthaan is in the spotlight after replacing ACP Pradyuman (played by Shivaji Satam) in the crime drama CID. There is a lot of chatter, especially with speculation that Parth’s character, ACP Ayushman, might only be around for a few weeks. To clear the air, mid-day caught up with the actor himself.
Samthaan, who rose to prominence with his show Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, was quick to respond when asked if his character had entered CID to stay. “It’s a mystery for me too,” he said. However, he clarified that he hasn't been informed about any such track changes and firmly confirmed, “I am very much part of the show.” On the possibility of his role being scrapped, he added, “It also depends on how the audience will react.”
Parth Samthaan on online hate
Best known for his romantic roles in shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Parth has always received immense love from fans. But stepping into CID came with a wave of online backlash, a first for him. When asked about being trolled, he shared, “I have never faced hatred; I’ve always been away from that zone. But this time, there were comparisons.”
Did any of it lead to him feeling demotivated? Not at all. “I knew I could pull it off, and the director kept me motivated. Daya sir and Abhijeet sir were also there to help me out. With that, I decided to forget what people were saying,” he said.
Parth on choosing CID
Although viewers often associate him with the “lover boy” image, Parth Samthaan didn’t return to television with a romantic drama simply because he “couldn’t find a compelling love story.” Still, choosing CID wasn’t an easy bet for him, as he himself didn’t believe that he could ever take up such roles. Excitedly, he shared, “When I was offered CID, I first thought it was some kind of joke.” But later, some self-introspection led him to believe that this could be the perfect comeback to television.
While Samthaan was initially hesitant, he decided to go with the flow. “My life in television has never been planned. I’ve taken all the unplanned routes, so I hope this gets equal love for CID as much as I have gotten for KYY or Kasautii,” he said.
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