Gurdeep Kohli Punj’s lehengas weigh 10 kgs for her role as Jodha

COLORS’ Upcoming magnum opus show Dastan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali is all set to premier on Monday, 1st Oct’18. The show boasts of a stellar star-cast including Shaheer Sheikh (Salim), Sonarika Bhadoria(Anarkali), Gurdeep Kohli Punj (Jodha) and Shahbaz Khan (Akbar) who will recreate the epic love saga, the history has ever seen.

Most characters in the show will be seen in authentic mughal avataar, Gurdeep Kohli Punj will be seen in a contrasting look. The celebrated actress will be playing the role of Rajput queen and wife of emperor Akbar, Jodha.

Talking about her role and costume Gurdeep said, “ My costume mirrors the grandness of Rajput heritage.I will be seen in a bright lehenga choli with hefty meenakari work necklaces and huge nose rings. Mine is typically the heaviest costume, in the entire cast. It weighs around 10 kgs and  takes me easily 1 and a half hour to get ready. But I’m enjoying this experience to the fullest.

I have always been a big fan of historical dramas and that is also one of the reasons I took up the show. I have been watching the hollywood series Crown to derive some inspiration for my role. Also, I’ve been really looking forward for the show to go on air and hope that this grand love saga is received well by the viewers.”