# Gaurav Khanna, Shraddha Arya in talks for Ekta Kapoor’s Star Plus show 2026-08-14T17:43:37+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Gaurav Khanna and Shraddha Arya are reportedly in talks to headline a romantic family drama on Star Plus produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, Hindustan Times reports citing Telly Masala. No official confirmation has come from the actors or the network. The project is in the casting phase, with speculation that it may eventually replace Smriti Irani’s *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2* in its time slot. Some reports suggest a potential October 2026 launch. Both actors are known for popular daily soaps: Khanna played Anuj Kapadia in *Anupamaa* and recently won *Bigg Boss 19*; Arya played Preeta in *Kundali Bhagya* from 2017 to 2024. This would be her second project with Ekta Kapoor. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Balaji Telefilms, Ekta Kapoor, Gaurav Khanna, Shraddha Arya Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gaurav-khanna-shraddha-arya-in-talks-for-ekta-kapoors-star-plus-show/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gaurav-khanna-shraddha-arya-in-talks-for-ekta-kapoors-star-plus-show/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.