Harshad Chopda announces 'new project' after quitting Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Say hi...

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, one of Indian TV's longest-running shows, underwent a fourth generational gap in October last year. The third generation's lead actor Harshad Chopda left the show due to alleged "creative differences" with the show's producer Rajan Shahi. Recently, the actor revealed is any new project is on the cards or not.

Harshad Chopda gives a glimpse of his new project

Harshad Chopda took to his Instagram story and swiftly teased fans by sharing a glimpse of his interesting new project. He dropped a picture of his pet parrot. Sharing this photo, the actor quirkily wrote, "SAY hi to the only new project i know i am doing right now."

Why did Harshad Chopda leave Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai?

There were whispers that Harshad Chopda left Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai due to a disagreement with Rajan Shahi. Though Harshad has never discussed it publicly, Shahi recently broke his silence and "confirmed" that they don't get along creatively.

In a conversation with TellyChakkar, Rajan confirmed while there were creative differences between him and Harshad, they have never fought. The producer acknowledged that he and the actor did not share the same creative vision but they were professional about it. He added that the stories about the problems with Harshad and Pranali were heavily embellished in an attempt to generate publicity.

Rajan said, "Creative differences the Harshad se, kuch baateon mei. But wo har bande ko, director ko bolta hai 'Sir, mai iss scene se convinced nahi hun.' Wo toh hota hi hai na. (There were creative differences with Harshad but that’s everywhere. Every actor says to his director that he is not convinced with the scene. That happens.)" The producer added that he first called Harshad after returning from the Mahabaleshwar shoot of the new generation, and they had a long conversation. According to Rajan Shahi, he even expressed to Harshad his desire to work on a series with him in the future.