"I left the show by choice" - Mehul Kajaria"

Post the latest gen-leap, Balaji's Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has been thronged with a host of new talent. But have you noticed one of the Virani members missing?

Remember Harsh Virani, Tulsi's youngest son and Mohini's paralysed husband in Kyunki…? Mehul Kajaria, the actor is question, is not visible in the current track, which leads us to probe him about his disappearing act.

"I have left the show by choice! I am just 25 years old and I prefer to do roles of my age. How can I look older than my new co-stars who are my age? Also, there was no scope to perform. So, I amicably left the show, "says Mehul forthrightly. "I had problem with the character not with the production house or anyone else. I share only a professional equation with Balaji. In the past, I have attended Ekta Kapoor's parties. But my relationship with her is that of an employer and employee," he says in the same breath.

And coming to future prospects, "Talks are on and I am optimistic that something will materialize soon. I don't like to tom-tom about my projects as I prefer my work to speak for itself." says Mehul who has featured in TV shows, namely, Hip Hip Hurray Part II (Zee), Koi Apna Sa (Sony) and Kehta Hain Dil (Star Plus), and in movies like Mujhe Kuuch Kehna Hai where he played Tusshar Kapoor's friend.

Here's one brazen actor who didn't succumb to ageing before time! So, now who will play Mohini's dear hubby? We'll keep you posted on the updates!