Manul Chudasama, the new Mariam in the TV show Ali Baba - Ek Andaaz Andekha: Chapter 2, is prepared for comparisons that come with replacing Tunisha Sharma, who reportedly died by suicide on December 24 on the set of the show. Subsequently, Sheezan Khan, who played the original male lead, was arrested for abetment to suicide following a complaint by Tunisha’s mother. While there was buzz that the makers wouldn’t bring in another actress to play Tunisha’s role, there was a change of plan recently, and Manul was roped in for the part.
Acknowledging that being compared to Tunisha is beyond her control, Manul says, “That is bound to happen. While being compared is beyond my control, I’m determined to give my 100 per cent and do justice to the character. I want to come 99 per cent close to how Tunisha played the part because I can’t take that one per cent away from her. If I manage to do that, it will be a big win.”
