Aasiya Kazi to replace Sargun Mehta in 'Balika Vadhu'

Mumbai: Aasiya, best known for her role in 'Bandini', is all set to replace Sargun Mehta in popular TV show 'Balika Vadhu'.

Kazi, 22, is the third actress to step in the character of Ganga, who has been paired opposite Jagdish (Shashank Vyas) on the Colors show, after Sriti Jha and Mehta.

Kazi said she has been an ardent fan of the show, which traces the life journey of two children Anandi (Toral Rasputra) and Jagdish, married in childhood.

"I have been following Balika Vadhu since its inception and always wanted to be a part of it. So obviously, I was quite excited when I was offered the show.

Frankly speaking, I was initially reluctant to do the replacement role, but then I took it as a challenge, now I will try my best to carry forward the legacy," Kazi said in a statement