Rakshanda Khan, Chetan Hansraj join historical romantic drama 'Pracchand Ashok'

Actors Rakshanda Khan and Chetan Hansraj have joined the star cast of the upcoming magnum opus Pracchand Ashok and have opened up in details about their characters The show is the legendary love saga of Samrat Ashok Adnan Khan and Princess Kaurwaki Mallika SinghThe historical romance traces the journey of Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki two individuals who are as different as day and night Kaurwaki seeks a compassionate companion who is devoted to family while Ashok is driven by conquest and thirst for powerDespite their contrasting ideologies fate weaves a love story that changes history forever In this epic narrative Chetan Hansraj is all set to shine in the role of Bindusar the heir of Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoks fatherHe is a towering figure with regal authority and sharp intellect His poised demeanor conceals a fierce determination to expand his realm and preserve its grandeur Renowned for his diplomatic prowess and military genius he leads the empire to unparalleled heights but is riddled with familial tensions especially with his sons vying for the throneTalking about his role Chetan said Portraying Bindusar involves more than merely adopting the persona of a historical figure its about bringing to life an enigmatic ruler whose influence resonates through centuries He was known as the slayer of enemies and he wielded authority while navigating the complexities of his kingdoms inner workings and familial tensionsStepping into his shoes is an opportunity to live and present history as we know it Im thrilled about depicting the human intricacies behind the regal faccedilade as he strove for the dynastys grandeur Theres a certain responsibility in portraying such a renowned character and Im committed to honoring his legacy with every step of this journey he addedRakshanda will be seen as Helena Chandragupta Mauryas wife from Greece and Ashoks grandmother who is a captivating and influential figure in the Mauryan empire Her intellect bridges cultures infusing Greek customs into Indian life and enriching the empireShe said Playing Helena is an incredible chance to embody a strong and influential character in a maledominated world This is my first time doing historical drama and I am excited to portray the character that has existed in a different era and people actually do know her from the pastHer intelligence and strategic mind earned her respect in Chandragupta Mauryas court shaping crucial decisions and leaving a lasting impact on the kingdom While Ive essayed a lot of grey character roles breathing life into Helena is an exciting challenge for me Rakshanda addedThe show will also witness Surendra Pal as Chandragupta Maurya Manoj Kolhatkar as Chanakya Aarush Shrivastava as Sushim Dinesh Mehta as Subhandhu Ankit Bhatia as Bhadrak Shalini Chandran as Dharma Leena Balodi as Salukkhavati Manish Khanna as Padmanabhan and Harsh Vashisht as Kaurwakis unclePracchand Ashok will air soon on ColorsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever