TV actress Mahi Vij popular for her role of Nakusha in daily soap 'Laagi Tujhse Lagan' will play the role of a gangster in the crime series 'Encounter' on Sony tv.

The actress will use an underworld gangster as her ladder to reach her aim and the episode will depict the tale of an aspiring actress Aashna, who runs away from her home to become the first woman gangster in the history of underworld. 

Mahi said in a statement, 'My experience of shooting for 'Encounter' has been lovely,I am essaying the role of a female gangster Aashna,the first woman gangster in the underworld, who is very strong headed and aspires to achieve a powerful life,I am sure the audience will love the work done. 

Talented actors like Manini Mishra, Siraj Mustafa, Vinay Jain and Ali Hasan,who have been in the industry from a long time are also part of the episode.Manini Mishra will essay the role of inspector Mita Gaikward.

The episode will be aired coming Friday on Sony.