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February 28, 2014

Chhanchhan fame Farhan Khan to play lead role in DDLJ sequel?

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Actor Farhan Khan, who was last seen in Sony TV’s Chhanchhan starring Sanya Irani bagged a lead role in Aditya Chopra’s next. The film is rumoured to be remake of 1995 blockbuster film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayege’. Shahrukh Khan and Kajol starrer DDLJ one of the biggest smash hits of Bollywood and went on to become one of the largest grosser in Indian film history.

According to our sources, "Aditya already started working on the script of the film, which is tentatively titled ‘Dulhaniya Chali Dilwale Ke Saath’. The title might change later depending on the lyrics of the title song. Farhan Khan is shortlisted to play the lead role, evidently reprising SRK role from DDLJ. Actress Mahika Sharma will play Kajol’s part. Boman Irani and Paresh Rawal reprise roles played by Amrish Puri and Anupam Kher respectively in the original.”

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Our source further added, “Shahrukh and Kajol might do the cameo in the film, but won't share screen space.”

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

March 20, 2013

I also don’t follow society rules like Chhanchhan: Sanaya Irani

Sassy Sanaya Irani is amid few actresses who can carry off the girl-next-door look so efficiently. Last seen in ‘Iss PyaarKo Kya Naam Doon’, Sanaya is coming back with a bang with Sony TV’s Chhanchhan. In a conversation with Scrutiny, the bubbly actress discussed about her upcoming show. Excerpts:

Is Chhanchhan is based on yesteryear film Khoobsurat, and Chhanchhan’s character is based on the movie’s actress Rekha?

I have not seen Khoobsurat, in fact I haven't seen any old film. I was in a boarding school and we are not allowed to watch movies at that time. So I cannot say anything about this. When the brief of the show is given to me, they haven't told me it’s related to any film or I have to perform like a certain actor. I was given a very keen brief about the show and it was a story, which we are following. I heard this first time from the media that Chhanchhan is inspired by Khoobsurat.

Tell us something about your character in the show.

She has her own opinion about everything. She has all the morals and values that any person has, but she doesn't go by society. She doesn't follow any society norms just because it was societies laid out. She is not one of those suppressed women basically, like in lots of the show you see mother-in-law says put the ghoonghat like this, Chhanchhan is not like one of those people.

How are you similar to Chhanchhan?

Chhanchhan is very much like Sanaya. She comes from a chilled out family, my family is exactly like that. Chhanchhan loves dog, I also love dogs. I am very opinionated; I also don’t follow society rules like my onscreen character. I don’t think follow what people have to say, because my parents have never taught me to follow that. They have just taught me to be good, they tell me good things happen to good people, so be a good human being and nothing else matter.

How she is different from Khushi?

Both the girls are happy go. Khushi was bizarre, she was a goofy person whereas Chhanchhan is not. Chhanchhan is today's girl. Khushi and Chhanchhan came from different backgrounds. Chhanchhan's parents are liberal, she is well educated, all of which Khushi didn't have. For Khushi coming to a big city was a big thing, but on the other hand Chhanchhan lives in a big city.

Do you watch Hindi serials?

Honestly I don’t watch Hindi shows.

How was your experience working with Farhan(Khan)?

I have not actually shot so much with Farhan. It’s just been a day and for a newcomer he kind of surprised me. Every new person is little scared, nervous initially. I think he is also going through all those things.

Your boyfriend Mohit Sehgal too had auditioned for the lead role.

It was reported widely just because he is my boy friend. There were 50 other people who auditioned for this show out of which four were my friends but nobody wrote about them. However for him it was just another audition, hence there was no reaction when he did not get selected.

-K Himaanshu Shukla..

Sony Entertainment Television launches a new fiction show- Chhanchhan

Mumbai, Tuesday March 19, 2013: Sony Entertainment Television (SET) has always been the pioneer in bringing forth to its viewers the various facets of a progressive Indian woman. And keeping with its promise of continuously innovating and developing new show concepts, SET is proud to present a new-age woman-oriented fiction show called ‘Chhanchhan’. Starting Monday, March 25, 2013, the show takes a fresh perspective with an aim to capture the minds and hearts of India’s forward-thinking women.

Produced by Optimystix Entertainment, ‘Chhanchhan’ is a story of the beautiful and vivacious girl named Chhanchhan (played by Sanaya Irani) who is by profession a dog trainer. She is a free-spirited independent young woman, modern in her thought but still deeply rooted in her culture. She stands up for what is right and raises her voice against all that is wrong. In complete contrast to her, is the strict disciplinarian Umaben (played by Supriya Pathak) who takes all the decisions in her household and sets the rules for her family. In a classic tale of the clash of cultural conditioning, watch two generations of fiesty women redefine the quest for a day when east meets west and the joys of life are fulfilled. 'Chhanchhan' is a story that will touch many generations of women.

Talking about the show Vivek Bahl, Chief Creative Director, SET said, “Chhanchhan is a refreshing and unique prime time property placed at the 9:00 p.m. slot. It is a powerful story of self-reliance, determination and family values told in a simplistic, real and light-hearted manner. The show captures every emotion of a young very fun loving, simple at heart girl who finds happiness in small things, and enjoys life as it comes her way. She has been brought up with modern and ethnic values and she loves to practice them in her day to day life in her own way. We are optimistic that the audience will accept Chhanchhan into their lives just the way they have embraced all the other Sony Entertainment Television characters before.”

Vipul Shah, Producer, Optimystix said, “We have had a long and fruitful relationship with Sony Entertainment Television, working on some landmark shows together. Chhanchhan is a different and an entertaining concept of a free-spirited girl who is a dog trainer by profession. She is a young feisty woman of substance, who is modern in her outlook towards life yet deeply connected and rooted to her core values. She is someone who loves listening to rock music but at the same time will recite the Gayatri Mantra every morning. She is someone who stands for what she believes is right and will not shy away from voicing her opinion. She is very much the Indian woman of today and we hope that our viewers will love every bit of her character and welcome her into their homes.”

Set in Ahmedabad, the show explores how the vivacious Chhanchhan applies her intelligence, plays her cards well and sets a dysfunctional family that she marries into, back on track. The cast includes a strong ensemble of actors led by the veteran Supriya Pathak, the vivacious Sanaya Irani who is paired opposite newcomer Farhan Khan, along with noted actors like Anang Desai, Arvind Vaidya, Shraman Jain, Arshima Thapar amongst several others who ably support the main cast.