I had given notice three months ago: Sonarika Bhadoria

TV actress Sonarika Bhadoria, who played Parvati in the mythological drama show "Devon ke Dev Mahadev", says she had put down her papers three months back, but stayed on when producers promised a salary hike.

Sonarika BhadoriaTV actress Sonarika Bhadoria, who played Parvati in mythological drama show "Devon ke Dev Mahadev", says she had put down her papers three months back, but stayed on when producers promised a salary hike. However, she says when the makers failed to fulfil their promise, they sent her a termination mail, forcing her to bow out. But the producers have a different story to tell.

"Three months ago I had given a notice that I would be leaving the show as I was getting good offers. I didn't want to continue playing Parvati," Sonarika told IANS.

"But then I had a talk with the head of production. We narrowed down on one thing that is monetary matter. They were willing to give me a good amount of money, so I continued shooting," she added.

While she had been promised a hike, there were rumours that Nikhil Sinha, producer and series director, was planning to replace her with another actress.

"When I approached them (producers about the rumours), they asked me to chill. As far as I know, Pooja (Bose) was to play Sita, so I was very confident about it. Hence, I told the media that I am playing Parvati," said Sonarika, who played the character for more than a year.

One day she got a call from the head of production saying that the amount that was decided earlier is out of their budget.

"He told me that whatever amount was decided, I can't give that much as it's out of budget. I felt cheated because they told me at the last moment. I was asked to take a decision whether to continue with the show or not. I asked for some time," she said.

"On July 7 late night, I got a termination mail. I had to give my decision by morning. When I woke up, my staff called me and said there was a new girl on the set who had started shooting," she added.

The termination mail and replacement news came as a shock for the 20-year-old, but she got over it soon.

Now she has got a new hair cut and she is spending time with her family and friends.

"I feel happy as somewhere down the line I wanted to quit. It's not that I am devastated. I feel free. When I was acting as Parvati, I didn't get my hair cut for a year. The first thing I did after I got the news was visit a spa and then get a new hair cut. Now, I have fringes, which I really wanted," said Sonarika.

Post the incident, she is neither bitter, nor does she hold any grudge against the show producer or the channel.

She won't mind taking up TV assignments as long as they are interesting, but her focus right now is films. A dance reality show would also work as she loves dancing.

When contacted, Sinha said that Sonarika did put down her papers three months back.

But added that "her contract was initially for two years and there was no exit clause".

"Eventually she didn't want to continue for whatever reasons. Then she put down her papers. We had a chat with her and we agreed upon certain amount of money," Sinha told IANS.

As the amount demanded by Sonarika didn't go down well with the producer, both parties decided to call it quits.

"The discussion was done in May end and since she was happy with the offer, she continued with the show. Her contract ended around June 12. She asked for a hike, which was unheard of. We had discussed the money part and she was given a good raise but, the hike she asked for was unprecedented. So obviously we didn't have that kind of budget," Sinha said.

"We called her and told her we can't offer you this kind of money... We gave her a choice and later she called and said she can't work with this budget and called it quits," he added.

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Now days DKDM is going poor without u...Pooja Bose is horribole...don't like to see her as parvati...plz come back dear...for ur fans...

10 years ago

There are no need of parvati in current show, pooja is just standing arround mohit!! i think she is like show piece in the show she doing nothing in dkdm just standing and smiling. sonarika is much more better than pooja.

10 years ago

To hell with this show Sona you are way better off. Want to see you in a new show soon.

10 years ago

Missing you Sonarika Bhadoria as Parvati!! I want you back...

10 years ago

Good luck to you and all your future projects Sonarika.

Gosh these pathetic hypocrites have no shame. It wasn't so long ago the was going to be cast and Pooja Bose was being considered for Parvati, all when ballistic saying she didn't fit the role and can't act now she the best Parvati.

So why can't she ask for more money. It's backward A$$ women that never want to see another get her worth. PH is making a lot of and I know they're aren't paying Pooja the same amount Sonarika was being paid so it worked perfectly for PH

10 years ago

Sona darling we love you and stand by you in this tough time. We miss you and you where perfect as Parvati. Cannot accept anybody in your place in this show.

10 years ago

Sonarika always and forever support you. Nobody can take your place in the hearts as Parvati. You are the best.

10 years ago

I will definitely stand by Sonarika Bhadoria...she is best suited for Parvati's role...

10 years ago

Sonarika I believe every word u say there and I stand by you and support you. Go girl you deserve to do bigger and better things. Make this set back to be a big comeback. We love you and wait to see you back with a bang.

10 years ago

Sonarika Never Work For This PH Ever Again.

10 years ago

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