Rio Kapadia bags a crucial role in Star Plus' Mahabharata!

Siddharth Tewary's magnum opus show, Mahabharata which is to be aired on Star Plus, is trying hard to strike a chord with the masses even before it gets to hit the screens. And for bagging the needs attention, the makers are roping in some of the renowned actors of town.

It has already been informed that actor Shaheer Sheikh is to play the role of Arjun in the epic drama while Devon Ke Dev fame Saurabh Raj Jain aka Lord Vishnu is to play the role of Krishna. And the latest one joining the mythological show is Rio Kapadia, who is currently seen in Zee TV's Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke.

As per a source, "Rio will be seen playing one of the key characters on the show. He will essay the role of Gandhari's Father, King Subala of Gandhara. The actor has already shot for his character in Rajasthan.

On being contacted, Rio Kapadia said, "Yes, I am doing the show and it’s an extremely emotional and positive role. I had a great time shooting for the role.The experience was fantastic as shooting for a mythological show is very different from any normal daily soaps."

Wish you good luck Rio!