Malikaa's cast revealed

Speculation is rife about the cast for Epic TV's first fiction show Malikaa, que is based on Indu Sunderesan's book The Twentieth Wife.

Exclusively We have been reporting about the cast and told you That Charu Shankar will be playing Mehrunissa while Karanvir Sharma will be essaying the role of Salim. "It is an awkward, but classy role," said Karanvir.

Apart from that, the makers have Also lined up an impressive supporting cast.

While Uday Tikekar will be playing Akbar, Deepika Amin - who played Sonam Kapoor's mother in Raanjhanaa - will be playing Salim's mother Rukayya Pasha Begum. Jannat Zubair, famous for her role in Phulwa, will be playing the younger Mehrunissa. Kavin Dave, seen in movies: such as Shirin Farhad Ki Nikal Padi To, Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum, My Name Is Khan and I Hate Luv Storys, is playing Koka, Salim's trusted aide. He was last seen in TV on Rishta.com. "The director of Rishta.com, Rishabh Seth, is one of the producers of this show.'ve Approached me for the very interesting role of Koka while I was writing it. Koka loves to eat and laze around, but I Also have gray shades . He is Salim's milk brother and wants Salim to ascend the throne, "said Kavin.

Mahabat, another of Salim's friend is being played by Omkar Kapoor, who stole hearts as the cute guy in Chhota bachcha jaan ke humko. Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal, who have many serials and films to his credit, will be playing the important role of Abul Fazal. "Abul Fazal has many shades to him. He is a shrewd character. He is knowledgeable and calm, but is biased towards Akbar's son Daniel and wants him to be the emperor. So I tries to connive against Salim."