Actor Arsh Merchant, who is known for his role in shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Guddan – Tumse Na Ho Payega, is all set to join the cast of Thoda Sa Baadal Thoda Sa Paani, which also features Ishita Dutta and Harshad Arora as the lead pair. Arsh will essay the role of Rajesh, Ishita’s business guardian in the show.
Talking about the character he shares, “I will be closely associated with Ishita’s father. However, after he dies of a heart attack on the day of his daughter’s wedding, I help the family by taking care of their business. My character Rajesh is loyal, genuine, and honest. There comes a stage when the protagonist (Ishita) wishes to join the business and Rajesh helps her. He turns out to be her biggest support.”
Talking about her costar Ishita Arsh says, “I haven’t got an opportunity to shoot a lot of scenes with Ishita yet. But we got to spend some time together during a three-day workshop for the show. I realized that she leaves no stone unturned to get into the skin of the character. She is very sincere and humble.”
Arsh, has been a part of the industry for eight years now. Talking about the struggles he faced to reach where he is today. He says, “I have done a lot of episodes in shows like CID, Aahat, Savdhaan India, Dil Se Dil Tak, and films. It’s been a great journey – slow and steady. There was a time when I would feel frustrated and upset during my days of struggle. But today, it’s easier to face any challenge because I have a supportive wife, Amrin, and our daughter, Aleisha. My wife has been strong support through my ups and downs. I want to be successful for my wife and my daughter. I’m now looking to do something big.”