India’s longest running television soap Balika Vadhu will air its final episode on July 31. The soap aired on Colors has been on air for the last eight years and has made its place in the Limca Book of Records for airing the highest number of episodes for a TV show - a mind boggling 2225!
Over the last eight years, the serial dealt with several social issues including child marriage, widow remarriage, adult education and female foeticide. When it started the show was lead by child actors Avika Gor and Avinash Mukherjee as Anandi and Jagya, post a time-leap the main characters are now played by Mahhi Vij (who plays Anandi’s daughter) and Ruslaan Mumtaz.
According to Mumbai Mirror, the announcement to end the show has come as a rude show to the cast. Apparently the team was to be given a two-month notice by the channel, which did not happen.
We were informed on Tuesday that the show is ending on July 31 and July 20 will be our last day of shoot. It was picking up in the 8 pm slot even during the IPL, but the channel suddenly shifted it to 6.30 pm. We didn’t even get a chance to make it work. I had turned down a lot of offers for this one because of its long run and legacy so this is most unexpected.Mahhi Vij (Mumbai Mirror)
We were promised we’d get two months’ notice before the soap wrapped up, but we’ve been informed just days in advance.Ruslaan Mumtaz (Mumbai Mirror)
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