Paras Kalnawat Reflects On Samar’s Emotional Exit From Anupamaa

In a candid and exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Paras Kalnawat, the actor who originally portrayed Samar in the popular TV show Anupamaa, shared his thoughts on the character’s sudden death in the series.

Paras Kalnawat: A Versatile Actor

"In an exclusive interview, Paras Kalnawat opens up about the emotional impact of Samar's departure from Anupamaa and the challenges of replacing an iconic character."


Paras Kalnawat is known for his acting skills and his unapologetic personality. In this interview, he opens up about various aspects of his career, from dealing with a toxic relationship to leaving the high-rated TV show mid-way. Paras gained immense popularity for his role as Samar Shah in Anupamaa, where he became a household name. However, he decided to explore other opportunities when he felt his potential was underutilized. He participated in the reality show Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 10 to showcase his dancing talent. Following his controversial exit from Anupamaa, actor Sagar Parekh replaced him. The show took an unexpected turn with Samar’s death, and Paras shared his emotions with Pinkvilla.

Paras Kalnawat’s Reflection on Samar’s Death

Paras Kalnawat expressed his sentiments about Samar’s character being written out of Anupamaa, saying, “Well, when I came to know about the same, I felt a pang of emotion. It was an emotional moment for me. I have played the character with all my heart and have given many of my inputs to the character. I added a few nuances to the character, and it was appreciated by all. And now learning about the character’s exit from the show got me a little emotional.”

Life After Anupamaa

Following his stint on Anupamaa and Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 10, Paras Kalnawat is currently featured in Kundali Bhagya as Rajveer Luthra.

Praising Sagar Parekh

Paras acknowledged Sagar Parekh’s performance as Samar in Anupamaa and noted, “I think Sagar Parekh did a nice job as Samar. But because people were so used to seeing me as Samar, they might have a difficult time accepting a new actor playing Samar. Having said that, he would have rocked if he would have been in the show from the beginning.” When asked if Samar’s character was written out due to his replacement, Paras replied, “That might be the reason. However, I am not sure, as I haven’t spoken to anybody from the show on this topic.”

In this exclusive interview, Paras Kalnawat provided insight into his feelings about Samar’s character’s exit from Anupamaa and his continued journey in the world of television.


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