Ever since Ekta Kapoor announced that Erica Fernandes will be playing the role of Prerna in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2,  fans have been going crazy. The first promo of the show introducing Erica as Prerna has been out and it even got a thumbs up from the original Prerna, played by Shweta Tiwari. Erica is over the moon and excited to play the lead role in the Balaji show. The male lead hasn't been disclosed yet but reports suggest that Parth Samthaan has been roped in for the role of Anurag Basu and Hina Khan will be playing the role of Komolika. Speaking about being compared to Shweta Tiwari, Erica told Pinkvilla that both the Prernas will be remembered.

When asked about her first reaction when she was told that she has been chosen to play Prerna in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, she said, "When I was told that I will be playing Prerna, all I could think of was Shweta ji in her black salwar and red dupatta.. then I thought to myself it would be a different experience playing and portraying a person who cannot be with the one person she wants to be with. The emotions are going to be completely different. It will be a challenging character to play. I was and am really kicked about it."

Talking about the comparisons, she said, "I am more kicked about this character than nervous. Yes, comparisons are gonna be made, for sure. But I will just say that she was yesterday’s Prerna and I'm today's Prerna and both are going to be remembered and never forgotten." When asked about recreating the onscreen chemistry that Shweta and Cezanne Khan shared, she said, "I do not know about the male lead yet but whoever it is I'm sure, both of us are going to give it our best shot and try and create the same magic, if not better." What are your thoughts on this? Tell us

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