How ironical is it that a death brings joy. And those who are joyous are Zee TV and Creative Eye â€" the broadcasters and producers of Maayka. Not long ago, it was reported that the show was down in the barrel after lead actress Shilpa Shinde called it quits and one of their premier characters Veer (Vineet Raina) was laid to rest. As always in our soaps, a death infuses new life i.e. a new character. Stepping into the Maayka territory is Indraneil Sengupta.

Says Indraneil, “Yes, Im entering Maayka. My character name isnt finalised yet but he is a childhood friend of Shabd (Vivan Bhatena). He gels into the Sareen family very well. This character can be equated to SRK in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.