Earlier we had reported that the the second season of Ishqbaaaz will take a generation leap, which will premiere on December 17, 2018. Well, the much-awaited day is here and fans, who were keen on knowing what the new storyline has in store for them, will finally be introduced to Shivaansh Singh Oberoi. Yes, you read that right! Nakuul Mehta, who will be essaying the role of Shivaay and Anika's son, will finally make his entry on the show. Announcing the same, Nakuul, earlier in the day, took to the micro-blogging site to share a still from the show. Nakuul Mehta’s New Look as Shivaansh Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaaz Isn’t What You Imagined! - Watch Video

The actor wrote on Twitter, "For all the sanity one aims for in the real world, one looks at the 'reel' for a dash of insanity. Tonight I take on the road less traveled and bring to you. #ShivaanshSinghOberoi 💥 #Ishqbaaaz continues tonight & weekdays at 10 pm on @StarPlus"

After the makers dropped the first promo of Ishqbaaaz season 2 online, producer Gul Khan recently revealed the new look of Nakuul Mehta in Ishqbaaaz and fans couldn't contain their excitement and the pictures went instantly viral. Now the latest picture that is doing the rounds on social media is sure to drive away your Monday blues.

Check out Nakuul's tweet here:

Talking about the controversy on producer Gul Khan not retaining Surbhi Chandna but retaining Nakuul Mehta post leap and that she is gender biased, she told SpotboyE, "How am I being biased? I am the same person who retained Surbhi Jyoti for 4 years and changed 6 heroes in Qubool Hai. So how is retaining Nakuul Mehta (which suggests that he has had a change of mind, for he was contemplating to exit until 3 days back) signalling that I am gender-biased? Shocking to hear!" Watch this space for further updates.

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