The Kapil Sharma Show is more than a film for me, says Shilpa Shinde

I have not signed anything on paper yet, it is mutually decided as of now, said Shilpa Shinde.

Actress Shilpa Shinde, who's the latest name to join Kapil Sharma's gang on The Kapil Sharma Show, says it is more than a film for her and hopes that her fans will be happy to see her in a new avatar.

"I am working with Kapil Sharma. The show is more than a film for me. My fans will be very happy to see me on the show as my character will be comic, yet different from what I have done before," Shilpa told PTI.

There were reports that the actress will play the role of Kapil's bhabhi (sister-in-law) on the show, but Shilpa said the makers are keeping the character a "surprise".

"I have not signed anything on paper yet, it is mutually decided as of now. The character is a surprise. I decided to do the show because they asked me very respectfully, they are all good actors. In fact, Kapil left a big channel to start his own show and his team did so too. That shows unity," she said.

Kapil Sharma's show is all set to premiere on April 23 on Sony Entertainment Network. It features Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Sumona Chakravarti, Ali Asgar, Chandan Prabhakar and Navjot Singh Sidhu.

The Comedy Nights With Kapil team will be joined by new faces including Shilpa Shinde, Sugandha Mishra, Paresh Ganatra, Rajiv Thakur and Navin Bawa.

Meanwhile, Shilpa Shinde who quit her popular show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai, alleging that the makers "mentally tortured" her, has been served a legal notice by the production house for breach of contract. The production house, Edit II, claims Shilpa breached the "exclusivity contract" by signing up for The Kapil Sharma Show.

The 28-year-old actress, who played Angoori Bhabhi on the show, said the problem started when the makers asked her to sign a contract that would bar her from doing other shows.

"You cannot make anyone sign an exclusivity contract like that. Why are you trying to spoil our career? I am giving you my 25 days or so, what is the problem if I do other shows in between," Shilpa told PTI.

"I never signed that contract. In fact, I came on board after Rashmi Desai left the part abruptly. I helped them when they needed it. Today, they are spreading rumours that I threw tantrums."

"When I was sick, they asked me to come to work. You cannot treat me badly. I am very sad. I don't think I will go back to do the show again," she said.

Her allegations seem to have not gone down well with the production house, which has said it will take necessary action against the actress for her abrupt exit.