Hiba Nawab quits Jhanak, revealing she's uncomfortable playing a mom to someone her age. The dramatic exit stirs up buzz across the television industry. TV star Hiba Nawab has exited Jhanak, stating that she felt uncomfortable being cast as a mother to someone nearly her age.

Actress disagrees to play the role of mother to someone of her age 

A Shocking Exit:

Popular television actress Hiba Nawab made the shocking announcement of quitting her role in the popular serial Jhanak recently. And why? She wasn't willing to play 'mommy' to someone close to her age — and she's not afraid to say so.

Hiba Speaks Out:

Hiba honestly said, "I always believe in doing roles that I'm comfortable with." I was not comfortable being a mother to someone who is practically my age. It just did not feel right." Her straightforward and frank stance has set the debate on age-suitable casting in Indian television.

Social networking sites went berserk within minutes of the announcement. While many fans appreciated her decision, others expressed disappointment over her early exit. One fan opined, "She's spot on! Why do casting directors keep typecasting young women actors in mother roles?

The Industry Buzz:

Insiders opine that this is not the first time age-inappropriate casting has raised eyebrows in the world of television. Hiba's departure may well be the catalyst that reopens the controversy over regressive casting techniques in Indian daily soaps.

While Hiba has closed her chapter in Jhanak, fans are eagerly waiting to see where she appears next.  One thing is certain—she is not afraid to exit when the script does not honour her range.