Actor Athar Siddiqui will soon join the cast of Colors’ show Khoob Ladi Mardaani – Jhansi Ki Rani produced by Contiloe.

Athar has been part of TV shows Hum Hai Bajrangi, Parvarish, Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav and Tenali Rama.

Athar will play the role of Virbhadra, the Chief of Bundela who will help Sakku Bai (Dolly Sohi) in conquering Jhansi.

As per a reliable source, “Athar will have a crucial role to play in Jhansi Ki Rani and his entry will happen in tonight’s episode. Sakku Bai will come up with a plan of introducing Virbhadra to Jhansi as her bodyguard. The two of them will come up with a plan to ruin the marriage.”

When contacted, Athar confirmed the news to IWMBuzz.com, saying, “Yes, I am entering Jhansi Ki Rani in the role of Virbhadra. I am shooting for it for the past 4 days.”