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The upcoming episode of ‘Pracchand Ashok’ will witness Susima (Aarush Shrivastava) instructing his guards to throw Ashok (Adnan Khan) into the river with a stone tied to his feet.

Now, Ashok regains consciousness and boards a flight with the guards. Later, he figures out the way to Tahkhana, where Anandi (Tanvi Sawant) is kept.

Princess Kaurwaki (Mallika Singh) is getting ready in her own space. Bhadrak (Ankit Bhatia) reaches where Anandi is and starts assaulting her. Right on time, Ashok reaches and saves her.

He beats Bhadrak until he bleeds. Meanwhile, Susima is sitting in the mandap with his sehra on.

The historical love saga ‘Pracchand Ashok’ airs at 10 p.m. on Colors.

Mumbai, Feb 29 (Ians) The upcoming wedding storyline of ‘Pracchand Ashok’ will witness a dramatic twist occurs as princess Kaurwaki (Mallika Singh) unknowingly marries Ashok (Adnan Khan) instead of Susima (Aarush Shrivastava), leading to chaos and Kaurwaki’s increasing animosity towards Ashok.

In the current track, Susima proposes marriage to Kaurwaki, who reluctantly succumbs to Bhadrak’s (Ankit Bhatia) insistence that an alliance with Magadh will save their kingdom.

Meanwhile, Ashok’s sister is kidnapped by Bhadrak, who reveals his motive of revenge for a past humiliation. Ashok, disguised as a maid, learns of the plan and saves his sister just in time.

During the wedding, a twist occurs and Kaurwaki ties knot with Ashok. It will be interesting to witness whether Kaurwaki will seek revenge from Samrat Ashok, for destroying her hopes of marrying a loving partner.

‘Pracchand Ashok’ airs at 10 pm on Colors.

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Actors Adnan Khan and Mallika Singh will be seen essaying the roles of Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki in the upcoming show ‘Pracchand Ashok’, which is set in the ancient kingdom of Magadh and Kalinga.

Adnan said: “Getting the chance to essay the role of Samrat Ashok is like living out a childhood fantasy. I’m grateful to Colors and Balaji Telefilms who have trusted me to embody a legend, whose life spans from the conquest to compassion. I promise that this show will enliven the historical romance on Indian television screens.”

‘Pracchand Ashok’ recounts the tale of Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki, two legends who are as different as day and night. While Kaurwaki dreams of a partner with a heart of gold, cherishing family values above all, Ashok is a relentless conqueror who thinks of family as a chink in one’s armour and unafraid to spill blood for power.

Actors Rakshanda Khan and Chetan Hansraj have joined the star cast of the upcoming magnum opus ‘Pracchand Ashok’, and have opened up in details about their characters.

The show is the legendary love saga of Samrat Ashok (Adnan Khan) and Princess Kaurwaki (Mallika Singh).

The historical romance traces the journey of Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki, two individuals who are as different as day and night. Kaurwaki seeks a compassionate companion, who is devoted to family, while Ashok is driven by conquest and thirst for power.

Despite their contrasting ideologies, fate weaves a love story that changes history forever.

In this epic narrative, Chetan Hansraj is all set to shine in the role of Bindusar, the heir of Chandragupta Maurya and Ashok’s father.

He is a towering figure with regal authority and sharp intellect. His poised demeanour conceals a fierce determination to expand his realm and preserve its grandeur.

Actor Ankit Bhatia is making a comeback to the television show ‘Bhagya Lakshmi’.

The actor will be seen stepping into the role of Balwinder to create more problems for the lead characters of Lakshmi (Aishwarya Khare) and Rishi (Rohit Suchanti).

Recently, viewers witnessed how Laksmi was taken to the mental asylum and Rishi, Ayush, Shalu (Munira Kudrati), and Bani (Manasi Bhanushali) go to save her, but Lakshmi runs away from there and gets back home. As soon as Malishka (Maera Misshra) gets to know about Rishi going to save Lakshmi, she rushes to the hospital and tries to kill Lakshmi but somehow Rishi manages to rescue her in time.

In the new track, Ankit will be seen teaming up with Malishka to take revenge from Rishi and Lakshmi.

Talking about the same, he said: “I’m thrilled to return to the screen, reprising one of my all-time favourite roles. It...

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