First look of Santosh Shukla starrer 'Khatoon'..

Santosh Shukla, who shot to fame from Bigg Boss season 6 made his Bollywood debut with Salman Khan's blockbuster film 'Jai Ho'. The dashing actor, will soon play the lead role in a war drama titled 'Khatoon'.

Santosh Shukla is in love with Tia Bajpai?

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Santosh Shukla, who came in to limelight with Bigg Boss 6 once again smitten by the love bug. Our sources have whispered in our ears that the Jai Ho fame villain is in love with actress Tia Bajpai.

Santosh & Tia are acting together in a upcoming film 'Desi Kattey' and were mostly spotted spending “quality” time together after shooting suggesting that they are in a relationship.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

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Is this fake poster of Salman Khan starrer Jai Ho?

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Above poster of Salman Khan starrer ‘Jai Ho’, featuring Chulbul Pandey in peaceful bespectacled look, clad in brittle white kurta, has been doing the rounds on various social networking sites.

The poster features the names of the entire cast (Salman Khan, Sana Khan, Daisy Shah, Nadira Babbar, Bruna Abdullah, Daina Penty, Ashmit Patel, yash Tonk, Genelia Deshmukh, Kapil Sharma, Danny Denzongpa, Mukul Dev, Tabu, Santosh Shukla, Nauheed Cyrusi, Pulkit Samart, Amrita Puri) as well as Sohail Khan’s name in director's credits.

If you look closely you can see the poster looks unfinished and careless. There are quite a few grammatical errors (like ‘AN SOHAIL KHAN FILM’ it should be ‘A Sohail Khan’s film) and even the music director's name is not mentioned. Also this picture in which Salman is wearing white kurta, holding a red colored spiral bind diary is from a 2-3 year old photo-shoot. Why would he use an old picture in a new film?

We believe this is just a fan-made poster.. What do you think?..

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

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Why Santosh Shukla is not doing Jhalak & Maharana Pratap?

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After playing Maharaja Virendra Singh in Sahara One’s show ‘Kahaani Chandrakanta Ki’, Santosh Shukla didn’t expect that he will get opportunity to share screen space with ‘chulbul pandey’ Salman Khan, not only once but twice.

Following ‘Bigg Boss’, Santosh got offer to play one of the negative lead in Salman Khan’s upcoming film Mental. He had to undergo a change in look and had to grow a beard for the film, which is expected to release in January, 2014.

Santosh is waiting for second schedule of the film, which might start somewhere in June or July. In the meanwhile he was offered Colors’ upcoming dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ and Maharana Pratap.  Elated Santosh wanted to participate in Jhalak, as he loves to dance but unfortunately he didn’t sign the dotted lines.

“I love dancing and always wanted to do a dance reality show. But I had to restrain myself from shaving off my beard, so I politely refused to do Jhalak. I was also offered Traingular Films upcoming show Maharana Pratap (makers of Devon Ke Dev Mahadev), but I did not take it too because of the date issues. I had already given my dates for Mental and once when I am committed to something, I can't step back,” says Santosh.

Well Santosh, everything happens for the good and we wish you get new offers soon. -K Himaanshu Shukla...

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Mohit Raina is the best Shiv till date: Santosh Shukla

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Many of us are unaware of the news that Santosh Shukla, who is currently busy in shooting for Salman Khan's upcoming venture 'Mental' played the role of Lord Shiva in Mahua channel's 'Jai Jai Shiv Shankar'.

Until now the actor portrayed various deities from Lord Ram to Lord Krishna and gradually became face of mythological sagas. He was quite fortunate because he got the opportunity to participate in Colors' biggest controversial show Bigg Boss, which refined his life for the better.

"It's really difficult to portray divine roles but sometimes it's even more difficult to break the image because once you do a mytho, the chances to get type cast are much higher. I am triumphant enough to get the image makeover," says Santosh Shukla.

If given an opportunity will he play Lord Shiva again? The actor asserted, "Lord Shiva? Na baba na. Television par Shiva ke roop mein ab sirf Mohit Raina achche lagte hai (No ways, Mohit Raina looks the best as Lord Shiva on Television). He is an amazing actor."

According to Santosh, Mohit is playing a very important role in making the show such a massive hit apart from the huge production values, sets, amazing costumes and writers.

"I was quite shocked when I saw him as Bhagwaan Shankar. Playing Lord Shiva in such a huge mythological show that is larger than life is not a joke. In 'Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev', Mohit carries himself so gracefully that one can't even expect someone else to play Lord Shiva in any other show. I actually want to meet him and congratulate him for doing such a fantastic job. He is best Shiva till date," quips Santosh.

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Santosh Shukla went gaga over Rakhi Sawant

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Bigg Boss fame Santosh Shukla, who is currently busy in shooting for Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Mental’ met his partner in crime Rakhi Sawant in a Holi event. They were last seen together in sixth instalment of Colors most famous reality show Bigg Boss.

When contacted Santosh said, “I didn’t plan to celebrate Holi this year, but one of my friend almost kidnapped me and forced me to attend Holi party.”

Talking about his meeting with Rakhi Santosh said, “I met her after a long time. We had a gala time at Holi party. Rakhi has heart of gold, I know she will stand by me in my good and bad times.”

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Santosh Shukla from Big Boss to Nautanki Theatre

 Santosh Shukla, fame of Big Boss is all set with his new avtar with comic pun. The on screen nautanki that Santosh maintained on the sets of Big Boss-6, will now be seen playing comedy Yogi Baba in Nautanki, The Comedy theatre, a famous comedy show on Colors Tv.  Santosh this time has got a vital role In the Nautanki, The Comedy Theatre. He will be playing a Yogi baba with funny characteristics.

When asked about his role, he said, “I strongly worship Lord Shiva and Shivji is also a yogi so playing yogi baba make me more excited. More over portraying it in a comic way, is much more challenging than playing a serious face."

Santosh Shukla was earlier seen in television daily soaps like Big-Boss-6, Kahaani Chandrakanta Ki, Koi Sapno Ke Deep Jalaye, Jai Santoshi Maa, Jai Jai Shiv Shankar and many more.

Santosh is currently shooting for a movie directed by Sunil Agnihotri with actors like Anupam Kher, Vindu Dara Singh, Rajpal Yadav.

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Nirahua, Santosh Shukla and Vishal Karwal mourn after Dehli gang rape…

This season of Bigg Boss has witnessed a strong male bonding between Vishal Karwal, Santosh Shukla and Nirahua. Nirahua and Santosh evicted last to last week, whereas Vishal's elimination was seen last week. Though their stint in Bigg Boss house is over but their friendship is blooming day by day. They still meet on and off and party hard.

We came to know that they were heart broken after they came to know about the gang rape in New Delhi. They were planning to visit Mount Mary church to pray for Damini but they cancelled the plan.

When contacted Santosh said, “Me, Vishal and Nirahua were planning to visit Mount Mary Church to pray for speedy recovery of Damini but as festive season is on so if we visit the holy shrine then it might become a reason of inconvenience for other visitors, so we dropped the idea. My heart goes out for Damini. God bless her.”

He further added, “I was completely shocked when I heard this news. A normal man cannot indulge himself in a such shameful act. I think those men must have been mentally ill for sure. They lack humanity and are equivalent to or even worse than animals.”

Nirahua was very angry after this incident. “Bahut nindaniya ghatna hai. Who so ever is involved in this crime should be strictly punished in such a way that nobody else dares to repeat the dreadful crime. It’s high time to amend the law because if our law is strong enough then nobody will even think of touching a girl without her permission rape toh dur ki baat hai,” Nirahua quipped.

Emotionally upset Vishal shared, “ I am completely heartbroken after knowing about this incident. This is one such important issue which will not vanish until we change our own mind-set. Instead of protests and marches we need to begin with the basics. We tell our sisters/daughters not to step out in the night…Why can’t and why don’t we teach our sons to respect a Women!! We should teach our sons; the ethics about how to treat a woman. Only when the base is strong, this issue will be destroyed from roots. We need to change our thinking on personal level then only this problem will be resolved. We need to think right leaving behind the shallow beliefs and frivolous customs. Then only being Indian, we can proudly say that yes we do treat our females as goddesses and it’s a safe society for them."

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

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Santosh Shukla Casting Couched?

Actors often accuse producers, directors and casting folks of making sexual advances to them. The latest victim of the casting couch is Santosh Shukla, who was last seen in ‘Kahani Chandrakanta Ki’, where he played Virendra singh.

Santosh recently updated his status on his networking profile, “HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED...Is it mandatory for an actor to compromise to get the work? I am not ready to compromise, does it mean I will never ever get the work?..I don't think so....I believe in myself and I'm sure my hard work will pay off one day..I big NO NO for casting couch..”.

This status update left everyone rolling their eyes including his Chadrakanta’s co-stars Dimpy Mahajan and Inder Kumar Sarraf. After reading Dimpy and Inder’s comments, one can easy guess Santosh was really shocked after this incident as he is not attending any calls.

We were trying to reach him after this status update but he is neither responding to calls nor replying to the sms. Today we caught up Santosh with the help of actor Inder Kumar.

Santosh has claimed that he was approached by well known director for a role in his upcoming film. That director started touching his private areas while conversation and when Santosh opposed he mis-behaved with him.

Santosh said, “I got a call from one of the renowned director, he had offered me a film. We communicated for about a week on the phone then we decided to meet in person to discuss further about the project. We met at Chai Coffee, versova. After discussing he said let's go for a walk along the beach nearby. Versova beach is not very crowded and is quite lonely. While our conversation he said, ‘You look sexy and hot Santosh!.’ I took this as compliment.”

He further added, “He started giving me indications. To avoid him I said, we are getting late we will meet sometime later again. After this he started touching my private parts. I was shocked at the moment and said that I am not interested in your project. That guy started using abusive language. Ohh God! He was pshyco, sex freak. I really really wanted to slap him but then I thought aise ghatiya logo ke muh lagne se kya fayaada."

Santosh is not ready to reveal his name. “I don't want to name anyone and create controversy. I don’t even want to talk about this incident to anyone. Let’s not talk about this,” quips Santosh.

Well, we don’t know whether Santosh is narrating the right version of the story. It cannot be believed or guessed without hearing the other person’s view, however casting couch seems to have become a part and parcel of the glamour world.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...



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Lord Shiv will be seen narrating Ram Khata to Parvati in Ramayan

"Mein Samay hoon”, remember this dialogue from BR Chopra’s epic show Mahabarat? Amrit Sagar(grandson of Ramanand Sagar) is trying to bring that magic again in Ramayan. Lord Shiv will be show’s sutradhar (narrator). He will be seen narrating Ram Khata to Parvati.

Santosh Shukla, who was last seen as Maharaj Virendra Singh in ‘Kahani Chandrakanta Ki’, is offered to play Shiv in Ramayan.  However, he had to decline the offer as due to other commitments.

When contacted, Santosh said, “I have been approached to play Shiv, but I couldn't take it up as I started shooting for my upcoming film."

So any regrets? "I do not regret at all because right now my priority is to complete my films," he clarifies.

Rishabh Shukla and Shikha Swaroop are shortlisted to essay the role of King Dasharath and Kaikeyi respectively.

Excited Rishabh said, "I glad to get this opportunity, it’s something which will never lose its essence no matter how many times it is made.”

Neha Sargam might bag the role of Sita. According to sources it will be a toss-up between Aamir Dalvi and Gagan Malik for the role of Ram,  Neil Bhatt has been approached for the role of Lakshman, while Sunita Rajwar will be seen as Manthra.

Ramayan is supposed to go on air from August 12th.

-K Himaanshu Shukla




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Dimply Mahajan to add pinch of Salt and spice up ‘Kahani Chandrakanta Ki’!!

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Dimpy Mahajan got overnight fame with her marriage to politician’s son Rahul Mahajan.  The lady, who is surrounded by a series of endless controversies, is back on TV with ‘Kahani Chandrakanta Ki’. The show is second installment of ‘Chandrakanta’, which is Doordarshan’s biggest grosser in 90’s.

Despite of strong story line and fabulous performance, sequel of fantasy drama is not able to garner TRPs. Recently the plot has been changed from the battle between Naughad, Vijaygadh and Chunargadh to the love story of icchadhaari naag and nagin.

Maharaj Virendra Singh (Santosh Shukla) is shown to be a snake Jeewan in his past life. Dimpy will be playing the role of her beloved icchadhari naagin Jawla. She plots a vengeance on a dacoit, Mangal Singh (Inder Kumar) because he killed Jeewan. Earlier Meghana Patel was playing Jawla, but then production house and the creative team replaced her.

Dimply seems excited after accepting full-fledged role in a mythological series, “I am super thrilled about my role. As a child I was always fascinated with mythological shows. I immediately said yes when Sunil ji (producer Sunil Agnihotri) offered me Chandrakanta.”

Santosh Shukla who is playing Maharaj Virendra Singh said, “It’s a great opportunity to work with Dimpy, she is perfect combination of beauty with brain. We shot a big dance sequence on Nagin film’s song Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna.”

Will Dimpy’s entry boost the TRPs of Chandrakanta? Only time will tell.

-K Himaanshu Shukla…

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