Erica Fernandes is back on television with 108 Base Hospital Uri, and her return has brought more than just a new role for fans. Parth Samthaan, who worked with Erica in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, recently praised her growth as an actor and called her new role “very beautiful.” At the same time, Erica is sharing screen space with Shaheer Sheikh, who makes a cameo in the Army medical drama. The two actors, who previously worked together in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, reunited on screen after years. Erica opened up about the reunion, Shaheer’s new avatar and their unchanged bond.
Parth Samthaan praises Erica Fernandes’ new role
Parth Samthaan, who shared the screen with Erica Fernandes in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, spoke to Telly Talk India about her return to television. Reflecting on meeting Erica after seven years, Parth said that while she may have changed and grown as an actor, their familiarity remains.
“We actually meet after seven years. In my show, I meet my heroine after seven years, and she has grown up. So, here I am actually meeting you after seven years,” he said. “Oh my God! Have I grown up?” Erica joked.
Erica, however, received a glowing response from her former co-star. “No, you’re just the same. You’ve grown tremendously as an actor, I can say. She has come back with a very beautiful role,” he said.
Talking about 108 Base Hospital Uri, Parth also praised the storyline and Erica’s role. “The story is very heart-touching. Obviously, it’s an Army story, and I’m sure the Army doctor love story should work really well. And the performances are very good,” he said. Parth further wished the team well, adding that he was confident they had done a “fantastic job.”
Erica Fernandes on reuniting with Shaheer Sheikh
Meanwhile, 108 Base Hospital Uri also marks a special on-screen reunion for and Shaheer Sheikh. Shaheer makes a cameo in the show, bringing the former Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi co-stars together again.
Speaking about their reunion, Erica clarified that while they were meeting on screen after several years, it did not feel like they were meeting for the first time in years. “We met on screen after so many years. It’s not like we met after so many years. But, we were very excited,” she said.
Erica revealed that they had been waiting for an opportunity to work together again. “We were looking forward to this moment for a long time. We kept wondering, when will we work together? And we got this opportunity.” she added.
When asked if she noticed any changes in Shaheer after their long gap, Erica had a simple response: “Nothing has changed.” She added, “I am glad that nothing has changed.” Shaheer added, “Everything is the same. I mean, the bond is the same. And the ease and comfort while shooting is the same. So, that’s a good thing, I guess.”
Meanwhile, 108 Base Hospital – Uri, Indian military-medical drama will premiere on Independence Day, August 15, 2026. It will air every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM on COLORS and stream digitally on JioHotstar.