Actor Aditya Redij, who became a household name with his role as Shiva Lashkare in Bawara Dil is now all set to return to the screens in a new avatar. The actor has been finalized to essay the male lead in Ved Raj’s upcoming show Naagmani. The makers have also roped in Aleya Ghosh to essay the protagonist in the show. The actress will essay the role of a shape-shifting woman in the upcoming fantasy drama.
According to a report by BT, “Naagmani is a fantasy drama set in present times. While the bahu will play a naagin, the saas will be essay a witch. Aleya looks the part and is perfect for the character. Aditya will play her love interest. We are in the process of casting the actress to play the evil mother-in-law. Hopefully, we will be able to finalize the artiste in a couple of days. The show is expected to go on floors soon.”
Naagmani will mark the debut of Aditya in the fantasy genre. The actor will be trying his hand in the supernatural genre for the first time in his career of 15 years. Aditya, who has been a part of several TV shows, including Na Aana Is Des Laado, Junoon – Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq, Peshwa Bajirao, and Porus, is always in search of versatile roles which possibly is the reason for him to take up Naagmani.
Aleya on the other hand is known for her role in mythological shows like Paramavatar Shri Krishna, RadhaKrishn and Karn Sangini.