Karishma Tanna became Mrunal Jain's muse!

'Photography is the only language that could be understood by anyone',says French Lensman Bruno Brabey and we cannot agree more seeing thepictures clicked by the handsome hunk of tellyville Mrunal Jain. Apart from being such a good actor he has a great passion for photography which is being talked about a lot these days. The actor has earlier clicked Rashami Desai, Aasiya Kazi and Tinna Datta and recently captured Karishma Tanna in his lenses which were stunning.

I discovered myself on Khatron Ke Khiladi : Tinaa Datta

The new twist of ‘No we,only Me’ game in the weekend proved to be fatal for one of the female contestant of Khatron Ke Khiladi – Kabhi Peeda Kabhi Keeda. After back to back elimination of male contestants for five consecutive weeks, sixth week witnessed the elimination of first female contestant – Tinaa Dattaa!

Gauahar Khan opt out of Suryaputra Karna...Tina Dutta approached to play Vrushali?

Swastik Pictures is coming up with a show 'Suryaputra Karna' on Sony Entertainment Television. Bigg Boss 7 winner Gauahar Khan, who was last seen hosting 'India’s Raw Star' was approached to play the role of Vrushali in an upcoming TV show. Now we heard, the pretty actress has opted out of the show.

Bigg Boss 8 to replace Beintehaan & Rangrasiya

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Colors' is coming with yet another season of India's biggest reality show Bigg Boss. The show is expected to see the day light in September.

Reliance to take over Colors'?

To make way for Bigg Boss season-8,  Beintehaan & Rangrasiya, which are aired between 9-10 p.m will be shifted to some other slot.

Gay couple in Bigg Boss 8?

According to our sources, “Color's had a lot of expectations from Beintehaan & Rangrasiya. But unfortunately, both the shows were not doing well. Now the channel is planning to make time slot changes because of Bigg Boss. Beintehaan is expected to take Uttaran's time slot and will be aired between 10.30 pm - 11.00 pm. Where as Rangrasiya, will be aired between 11-11:30 p.m. The future of Uttaran is not yet decided, it might be shifted to afternoon or late night slot.”

I am not doing Bigg Boss: Alok Nath

Another source added, "As Uttaran is doing well, it might be shift to 11 p.m time slot. The channel is reportedly unhappy with the ratings of Rangrasiya and probably pull the plug on the show."

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

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Ekta Kapoor's Devdas to replace Uttaran or Madhubala?

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Soap opera queen and producer Ekta Kapoor is working on her next fictional show, which will be official adaption of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's popular novel 'Devdas'. She is in talks with Colors' channel.

The channel and production house are keeping everything under wraps and the casting is still underway. The show is expected to air after IPL (Indian Premier League).

We heard, Ekta's Devdas and Shashi and Sumeet Mittal’s untitled show might replace Uttaran (starring Tina Dutta, Sreejita De, Rashami Desai, Mrunal Jain, Ajay Chaudhary, Gaurav Chopra) and Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon(starring Drashti Dhami, Vivian Dsena, Gunjan Utrega). Both the shows are under scanner and may be pulled off air soon.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...


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Your favourite TV actors talks about their idea of perfect romantic date..

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Romantic dates are mostly planned when you are hoping to win over a new love or just feel like treating your present squeeze. Everyone has his/her own idea of perfect date. We asked your favourite TV actors, what's their idea of perfect romantic date?

Petite Karishma Kotak, who is currently hosting IPL said, “Dinner, nice wine and a sunset is a perfect date according to me.”

When we asked Bidaai girl Sara Khan, who is currently seen as Shalu in 'Junoon - Aisi Nafrat Toh KaisaIshq’ she winked her eyes and said, “Romantic date is basically planning romance intentionally. I feel it should be a strange thing happening sorted, it should be surprising, enchanting and adventurous.” Paras (Chhabra) are you listening?

“Good place, tasty food and music followed by a long drive,” said chocolaty boy Kinshuk Mahajan.

Raj Singh (Manan of ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’) said, “Romantic date according to me is loads of love and care with little bit naughtiness. Romantic date is not only being together in a room or a restaurant, its enjoying blue sky lush green scenery, fishing and cooking together  and of course followed with glasses of wine and sex to the satisfaction. It’s enjoying full moon night on milky white bed beneath black quilt.”

Angad Hasija’s ideal date is always with his wife Pari. He said, “Perfect date according to me is beach side dinner. Beaches outside India are preferred.”  So Angad where are you taking Pari?

“For me Perfect date is where a beautiful evening is spent near a beach side under a moon light. We can have quality talks with little bit sharing of good sense of humour, great food and a glass of Sangria will add to the beauty of the date,” says Archana Taide.

Gorgeous Sonarika Bhadoria, who is gracefully portraying the role of Parvati in Life Ok’s ‘Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev said while blushing, “There’s no such idea of romantic date. I think being wrapped in the arms of the man I love wherever even if it is a parking lot would be a perfect romantic date for me.”

“My idea would be to take my girl to London and walk around near Waterloo next to London Eye because that is the most romantic place I have seen. That is what I’ll be doing soon as my girlfriend stays in London and I am going for an event there,” said Gautam Gulati who is presently seen in Diya Aur Baati Hum.

Uttaran girl Tina Duttasaid, “Rose petals showering as soon we step in. Candle light dinner followed by chocolate brownie. My boyfriend giving me a nice bouquet and a surprise peck on my cheeks makes a date more perfect.”

“Place doesn’t matter as long as you are with the one you really love,” affirms Giaa Manek.

Gautam Rode who is currently seen in Saraswatichandra said, “It should be in an open cafe on top of a hill, with light music playing in the backdrop. And no one else is there besides you and your loved one.”

-K Himaanshu Shukla

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How your favourite TV stars planning to celebrate Holi this year?

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Splashing coloured water, tossing water balloons on each other, smearing friends with gulal, exchanging Holi gifts, gorging the delicious gujiyas, listening and dancing to evergreen Holi songs, and finally getting carried away with Bhaang & Thandai is the order of the day for an ideal Holi. As this colourful festival is on a roll, we talk to our TV screen rulers and check what they are upto for this Holi.

The cute bubbly and colourful Jeanie aka Giaa Manek shares, "Holi is one of my most favourite festivals, but there is something I dislike about it too. Since the colour cause lots of pollution to the environment as well as make the places dirty so I would really like if we could restrict colour usage. This way we can save environment from pollution as well as limit the use of water as we have water shortage this year. So instead of playing with colours, getting drenched and bathing for long hours, I am planning to shoot and work on the festive day and celebrate it with the cast and crew by having an Eco friendly Holi using flowers".

Famous for his sexy lips, the hot and happening Saras from the newly launched show Saraswati Chandra aka Gautam Rode quips "Holi brings to mind the thoughts of bright and vivid colours being splashed on one and all, and I love to drench myself in colours of various hues. I will be celebrating this festival with my friends and family."

The heartthrob of many, Tina Dutta shares, "I will be spending Holi with my close friends and family. I hate chemical based colours, as they harm your skin and eyes. I remember I got itchy red rashes last year because of chemical based colours so this year I am determined to use ONLY natural colours. Also I would want to request everyone that please don't waste water and avoid using plastic bags and water balloons. Holi is a festival of joy, so please spread happiness."

The daring and outspoken Beendni Sa, Deepika Singh from Diya aur Baati Hum divulges, "My tauji expired in December, so I am not celebrating this year."

Karan Sharma who is currently seen in Zee TV's Pavitra Rishta verbalizes his Holi plans as, "This is my favourite festival and I love getting coloured completely. Every year I celebrate this festival but this year I have decided to save some water as our Maharashtra is facing drought. I will play Holi with natural colours without using water. I also might go out with my friends. We waste lots of water every year during Holi and this time when we are coping with shortage of water I request each and every one of you to save water."

The shy and calm Gopi Vahu originally known as Devoleena Bhatacharjee affirms "After a long time my family is with me, so I'll celebrate with them. If I am shooting then I will surely play Holi on the sets. If I get an off from shooting then I will plan something with my family and friends."

Shashank Vyas popular and loved as Jagya too has something to add, "We are shooting cut to cut for Balika Vadhu, so probably I will be spending whole day while shooting. I will miss fun and friends on Holi. Masti has been taken over by work this year. In my hometown Ujjain, we used to celebrate Holi with our entire group."

The immensely loved and missed by fans, Additi Gupta who will be hitting the TV screen with out and out a new avatar expresses, "Our show Rishton Ki Badalti Daastan has just begin, so we will be shooting for that. I want to celebrate par iss saal Holi pe chutti mil jaaye wohi bahut hai."

Holi is undoubtedly a very joyous festival that holds a great importance in one and everyone's life but it is considered a very romantic and special festival by the newlyweds or wedded couples. The newly married couple Ashish Sharma and Archana Taide Sharma are also too excited about this festival and they whack out their Holi plans. "Last year I celebrated Holi with Archana at my home in Jaipur as friends and now one year later we are life partners so this Holi I'll colour her with my love," shares much excited Ashish.

Archana too has lots of cheerful plans for this Holi. "I'm a catholic and for 24 years of my life I haven't celebrated Holi. Though I had been for a Holi party, but was never a part of proper Holi celebration where all the rituals are performed. This Holi is indeed very special because this is my first Holi after marriage. Ashish (Sharma) hails from Jaipur so it's very obvious that he loves playing Holi with his family but unfortunately due to our hectic shooting schedules, we won't be able to go to Jaipur. Hence in order to make Ashish feel special, happy and homely, we are going to celebrate Holi in Mumbai with our close friends. We will be following all proper rituals. I have taken all the information from my mother-in-law. Masti with my husband, colours and bhaang is what I'm looking forward to this holi."

Another couple who though is not a newly married but don't lag back when it comes to togetherness, don't have any such plans for this Holi but definitely they have got something to share to make this Holi a happy festival for all. "This year I would say no Holi with water. The drought in Maharashtra is a serious concern. Farmers have committed suicide and the least we people can do is save water resources especially in a festival when it is merrily wasted. Play dry Holi, play less so you consume less water to clean up after Holi,” says RidhiDogra Vashisth.

"Being a painter I love colours, but I do not like to play Holi. Instead I love to play Holi everyday on the canvas haha," speaks up Raqesh Vashisth.

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Ichcha to die in Uttaran?

Film Farm Productions' Uttaran which is running successfully from last so many years will very soon witness some high end drama wherein Ichacha’s (Tina Dutta) character finally bid adieu to the show.

Tapasya (Rashami Desai) came to know that Tej killed Daddaji. She exposed him in front of everyone. In yesterday’s episode we saw, to protect himself Tej tried to shoot Mukta (Sreejita De).  Tapasya comes in the way and takes the bullet instead.

According to our sources, “After lots of twist and turns Ichcha made the decision to donate her heart to her beloved friend Tapasya in order to save her life. This will mark the end of Ichcha’s character on the show.”

We tried to contact Tina Dutta, who is playing double role in the show. But she remained unavailable to comment.

All our efforts to contact Rashami Desai were in vain.

-K Himaanshu Shukla

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Women's Day with a sassy bunch of Telly Diva's

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To celebrate women's triumph all over the nations, each year International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. In celebration of this lovely day of womanhood, we had a chat with some beautiful TV actresses.

Cute and bubbly Giaa Manek, currently seen as Jennie in Sab TV's show 'Jeannie Aur Juju' is much like her onscreen character.  After playing a dumb yet intelligent Gopi Bahu, she decided to move out and left Star Plus' 'Saath Nibhaana Saatiya' to shake her legs in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'. 

For women there are a million reasons to be happy as they end up with two X chromosomes. What in your opinion is the biggest advantage of being a woman?

There are certain things which only we women can execute, like we can give birth. I think motherhood is the biggest pro of being a woman.

Are women weaker than men?

We are considered weak but the real fact is that we are emotionally much stronger than men.

Women play different role in one life span.

As a female we need to be multi-tasked, be it a mother, a housewife or a working woman.

Eve-teasing, physical abuse and even rape are very common social problems. What one piece of advice would you give to the Women to fight back?

It's a very serious issue. My advice is female education. As it is said “When you educate a man; you educate a man but when you educate a woman; you educate a generation.” So it is very important that all the females get good education. It will ultimately enrich them as a human to stand for their rights, have courage and be brave.

Any message to the readers of Scrutiny?

Be happy to be what you are, try to improve everyday and think what you have done for others.

Tina Dutta started her career at a sheer age of 5. She starred in Bengali Film 'Choker Bali' with Aishwarya Rai and further played younger Lolita in 'Parineeta'. She rose to fame after she starred as protagonist in Colors' show 'Uttaran'. Currently she is playing dual role of Ichcha and Meethi in the show.

What in your opinion is the biggest advantage of being a woman?

Being a woman itself is the prevalent advantage.  We have the ability to give life. No man can ever know what it feels like to give birth. The labor pain doesn't matter when a women holds her new born in her hands.

Any other advantage

We are more capable of expressing our feelings while men find it harder.

It is very well known that every coin has two sides and almost every good thing has a darker side. The same goes true with womanhood.

Yes there are so many cons of womanhood too.  Have you ever heard about Adam-teasing, male-feticide, woman burning her husband because of dowry, man gang raped by women? I am sure your answer is NO. I think all these are the drawbacks of being a woman.

What one piece of advice would you give to the Women to fight back?

Women should be independent since it not only make her financially stable but also increases her confidence to fight back. Do not tolerate eve-teasing, domestic violence. Discuss your problems with your parents and if required take help from local police station and also go for counseling.

Any message to the readers of Scrutiny?

Be safe, blessed and spread happiness since you have got just one life. Don’t spoil it with negativity or small issues.

Ridhi DograVashisth started her career with Zee TV’s ‘Jhoome Jiya Re’. This power packed performer and natural actor later did shows like Laagi Tujhse Lagan, Seven, Horror Nights, Swarg but she gained popularity for portraying the lead role in much talked bold show  ‘Maryaada-Lekin Kab Tak’. She will soon be seen in Life Ok show ‘Savitri’ as one of the lead protagonists.

For women there are a million reasons to be happy as they end up with two X chromosomes. What in your opinion is the biggest advantage of being a woman?

The biggest advantage every woman has is the fact that they are multi-faceted and multi- tasking. They are in touch with their emotional/intuitive side and when required they can easily switch to being more objective and practical. From the world’s renowned CEOs to our house maids; I believe all women have that capability to be able to run a career and be sensitive to their family, elders, spouse, and children.

It is very well known that every coin has two sides and almost every good thing has a darker side. The same goes true with womanhood.

That's one way of looking at it; I don't look at life like that (smile) and certainly not womanhood. Being a woman is the most beautiful blessing a human can get in every aspect.  But what do concerns the mind are the incidents like the Delhi gang rape and many such cases over the years. As I am from Delhi, I know the mentality of some migrants in the city. If there is a darker side of being a woman, it's the society that comprises of some really mindless men who do inhuman and gory acts towards women.  So it's not the women who have a darker side.  It's the society that doesn't understand their importance and dignity. They fail to absorb the importance of women in this so called 'Man's World'.

Do you believe in equality?

I've always said that I believe in equality. The things men can do women can do too if they had to!! Yes, there are some things only a woman can do and a man cannot even understand, likewise there are some things men do, like wrestle (laughs) that women don't wish too. Jokes apart, I don't think it's important for women to compete with men. Honestly, there cannot be a comparison. The 2 genders are very different and that's the beauty of it all.

Eve-teasing, physical abuse and even rape are very common social problems.  What one piece of advice would you give to the Women to fight back?

There's a piece of blog I had written in this regard soon after the Dehli gang rape took place and I still echo the same sentiments. Women all over should believe in the power they possess. Be alert, aware, and raise your voice, raise an alarm if needed. And the biggest gift we have from god is our intuition. Believe in it. You will be able to take precautions before it's too late. To all the women, I'd also like to say, don't raise yours sons like they are god-sent, or treat your husband's like they are your 'karta-dharta'. I'm not belittling men but just saying, women don't need dependency.  They need to be independently strong. They need to have their own identity and their own mind. Don't ever disregard your sixth sense. If you have an inclining NOT to step into a pub, walk a road, take a bus then please DON'T. Take your own decisions and always be responsible.

Anything you want to do to empower Women?

Yes, I am already a part of an initiative called 'shyamchi aai' which is an NGO started from scratch by my husband and Raqesh's sister Sheetal Bapat. It supports children and girl child in particular who don't have the financial or even the emotional support to study in recognized institutes, schools and study models up to the point of their first job. It's an absolutely brilliant endeavor started by tai, as we call her and I'm glad that I'm a part of it.

'Maryada' and now 'Savitri' your shows some way or another empower women.

 I myself cannot do any acting assignment where I'm playing a weak and submissive girl. I have knowingly walked out of auditions of such roles.  So yes, it's something I do on purpose and I'm more than grateful that I get such offers. Maryada was just that, so is my new show which is called 'Savitri' which will soon be on air on life ok. It's also a story of an ordinary girl who believes in her inner powers when she is pushed to a corner.

Any message to the female readers of Scrutiny?

My message to the readers - you are perfect because you are a woman. You are perfect with all your imperfections. So never doubt your individuality. God made you perfect the way you are… Yes, to enhance it and round it off like an uncut diamond is in the hands of the life you lead. So be open to a life full of experiences, leanings and evolvement. That is the true treasure of being a complete human.

Go on..

For, women's day I wish all the girls, ladies, women a very happy 'you' day. Don't wait for any man to celebrate your being today. Go out have fun, do what to wish to, put yourself first or the things that give you the most happiness. And always know you are special. The world would be a monstrous place if there weren't any women in it… Celebrate yourself and the women who are precious to you. 

-K Himaanshu Shukla... 

Also Read:

• Women's Day with a sassy bunch of Telly Diva's
• Telly Diva's on Women's Day 
• International Women's Day Special 

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