BREAKING: Nakuul Mehta to Play His Own Son Shivaansh Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz; Entire Starcast to Leave Post Leap!

Only yesterday, there was an incessant buzz about how Star Plus’ much-loved soap Ishqbaaaz is all set to undergo a generation leap with the introduction of Shivaay (Nakuul Mehta) and Anika’s (Surbhi Chandna) kids. And according to reports in Pinkvilla, Surbhi Chandna was reportedly not on board with the same. Yesterday, we also reported about Producer Gul Khan exclusively confirming to us about the leap that was happening in December. And now, we have exclusive information on the same. EXCLUSIVE: Producer Gul Khan Confirms Ishqbaaaz Leap; Details Below.

The makers have decided to pull the plug on the storylines of all the 3 pairs Shivaay-Anika, Omkara-Gauri and Rudra-Bhavya. They will be wrapping up their storylines and give them a happy ending, post which the show will take a generation leap in December and Shivaay-Anika’s baby will be introduced. This also means that actors Surbhi Chandna, Kunal Jaisingh, Shrenu Parikh, Leenesh Mattoo and Mansi Srivastava will be seen exiting the show. Shivaay and Anika’s Parenthood Track Up Next in Ishqbaaaz; Generation Leap Ahead in the Show?

As for casting post the leap, the makers have planned to retain Nakuul Mehta, who will be seen playing Shivaay and Anika’s son Shivaansh Singh Oberoi.

“As much as the makers wanted to retain Surbhi as well, she was not on-board with playing a mother on-screen. And it would also be very weird for Shivaansh’s character to fall in love with someone who would look like his mother,” a source close to the show revealed.

Also, with the kind of loyal fan following that Ishqbaaaz enjoys, the makers and the channel does not want to mess with them and hence, they will be wrapping up Shivaay and Anika’s story in a nice little bow.

We’ve also been informed that the hunt for a new female lead is already on in full swing. Well, what do you guys have to say about this new development? Will you miss the original star cast once the generation leap happens?