The Young And The Restless’ Abhi Sinha Lands Political Primetime Gig

As Ravi on The Young and the Restless, Abhi Sinha plays a key role at Jabot and a close advisor to Ashley. Now, Sinha’s getting into an even bigger world — politics.

Sinha posted a photo on Instagram showing his name on a script for the Kiefer Sutherland series, Designated Survivor, adding “see you soon” to actress Italia Ricci, who plays Emily on the primetime serial.

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No word yet on who Sinha will be playing on the political show, but the stakes are likely to be high.

For those unfamiliar with the show, it stars Sutherland as President Tom Kirkman, a former cabinet member who was the only one to survive a terrorist attack, which resulted in him becoming made the nation’s leader.

Designated Survivor returns this week in its regular time slot, Wednesdays at 10 pm on ABC. As Sinha is appearing in the 8th episode of season two, viewers can likely expect to see him on air in mid-November.

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