Barun Sobti hopes fans don't hate him in his comeback show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Season 3

Television heartthrob Barun Sobti is back on television with the third instalment of his hugely popular show, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?

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Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? 3 will see Barun as an anti-hero. "I have always wanted to work in a show that has good content. I am looking forward to the anti-hero role. I hope people don't hate me. This will be a one-year-long show and I have been a fan of finite shows," he told the Hindustan Times.

He quit Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? to pursue a career in films. He made his Bollywood debut with Main Aur Mrs Right, which bombed at the box office. His second film Tu Hai Mera Sunday is set to release this year. Barun has been part of two web series, a spin-off of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Tanhaiyan, which wrapped up recently.

The first season had Barun romancing Sanaya Irani, and their chemistry was the highlight of the show. Sanaya, however, is not part of the third season and Barun will be romancing another actress, Shivani Tomar. The actor now hopes to recreate the same magic with Shivani.

Talking about playing the lead actress, Shivani told DNA: "I will be playing the lead in the third season of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3 opposite Barun Sobti. I am really excited about the show and my character. It's very different and I am really looking forward to the journey."

Interestingly, Barun and Shivani were supposed to feature in another TV show but the show got scrapped and the two finally came together for Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Season 3.