Exclusive: 'I think it was time to bid adieu to Kairav', Mayank Arora on quitting Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

The show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has been witnessing exits back to back. After Sharan Anandani and Paras Priyadarshan, the fan's favourite Kairav aka Mayank Arora bid adieu to the show. The actor recently shared a post revealing his exit.

In an exclusive conversation with ETimesTV, Mayank shared his reason for making an exit from the show, his upcoming plans and more. Check it out:

When asked about him quitting the show and his character, Mayank shared, "I think it was time for the character to end, we parted ways amicably. It all ended mutually and on a good note. About the character, every role has its highs and lows in a daily soap and Kairav was a strong character so I knew it will have its track. I am going to miss the whole team, Aaru and Akshu. It becomes like a family when you are working with them every day."

Mayank shared his upcoming plans for new projects, "Now, fingers crossed something new shall happen. I have explored enough in my career. I always look for content be it web series, movies or TV shows. The content and character must match and balance and I keep seeking balance in all my projects. I am open to all be it Web, TV or Films."

When asked about what kind of content interests him, Mayank said, "I haven't thought of what I would take, if it is within my boundaries then I will accept it. With the characters I have played, I am sure I will get something that I wouldn't refuse. I am quite keen on doing a gangster flick if offered and I would take a step back from something bold in terms of content."

Mayank often chooses a fresh beginning with all his projects, on talking about his character Kairav he shared, "I am not taking anything from the character, I got everything from the show for Kairav but I am not taking it back with me. I have always been like this, even with my previous shows once my stint ends, I leave the character there and move ahead. So there isn't anything that I am taking back."

Mayank reveals that one quality that he loved about Kairav and his favourite sequence, quipped, "Kairav's simplicity and honesty. I loved playing Kairav, I am that kind of person so I enjoyed it. I enjoyed playing Kairav's mental breakdown sequence and I had a lot of fun exploring it."