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July 21, 2014

TELLY DIVA: Adorable, affable...Aakanksha Singh!

Adorable Aakanksha Singh rose to fame with her girl-next-door role in Colors popular show 'Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha'. The simple, down-to-earth actress is waiting to shine again on small screen. We recently caught up with this bubbly girl, here she talks about her journey till date. Excerpts from her interview:

Tell us bit about your family background?
I belong to a quite studious family. My grandfather was retired principle, my dad is lecturer and my mother is government teacher.

You have been from a scholar family, how did acting happen to you??
Well I recently completed my graduation and now officially I am a physiotherapist. Actually, my mom was theatre artist. Her first play was with an actor par excellence Irrfan Khan. My mom wanted to become actress, but she left theatre after she got married. So now, I am living her dream.

How did you get your first break?
In 2005 when I was in 10th standard my elder sister, who was an anchor asked me to do a role in a Rajastani play. I was initially reluctant as I haven't faced the audience before. But my sister somehow managed to convince me. It was my first experience as an actor and I got the good response from the audience. After that I was smitten by acting bug and did theatre till 2010. During that period I worked in many plays like 'Subah' and 'Naagmandal'.

How you bagged Na Bole Tum?
When I was doing theatre in Jaipur, one of teacher who was a director asked me to come for audition. At that time I had a perception, ye sab audition vudition dikhaawa hota hai. But then I went for an audition, unfortunately nothing happened at that time.

Go on..
Later after one year, Sudhir (Sharma) sir called and asked me to come for an audition in Mumbai. At that time, I was in 2nd year of physio. I took the audition call very lightly and told them that I cannot travel from Jaipur to Mumbai. As I couldn't come, I recorded an audition and sent it across. After 10 days I received the call from them. Fortunately they shortlisted me to play Megha in Na Bole Tum.

Who inspired you to join Glamour world?
My mom is my biggest inspiration. She and my elder sister pushed me to join this field. Apart from that I always look inspiration from Smita Patil, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. They are just brilliant and natural actors.

TAM ratings decide upcoming tracks and future of daily soaps. Do you believe in this system?
Frankly speaking, I don't know much about it. I think, any show which has good concept and fan following should not go off air because of lack of TRP's.

Do you ever Google yourself?
I used to Google myself during my initial days. But now I have stopped Googling myself.

Are you on any social networking site?
Yes, I am there on twitter and Facebook. Networking sites are a great way for one to stay in touch with your fans, you get to know what your audience like or dislike.

Have you ever got negative response from viewers?
Touchwood, I mostly got positive feedback . Sometimes they criticize you, but then I took it with a pinch of salt.

What are the best and worst parts of being a TV actor?
Television is no more an idiot box now. Being a daily soap actor we get's more visibility as viewers can see us every day. We get name and fame, monetary wise this field is very good. But, then your personal life is totally ruined. We work round the clock, so we hardly get time for ourselves.

Are you open to do reality shows like Jhalak, Nach Baliye or Bigg Boss?
Bigg Boss is not my cup of tea, as I cannot live without my family for 3 months. I am open to do Jhalak or Nach Baliye, but I love to take part in singing reality show.

Are you a trained singer?
I have not taken any professional training, but I do sing well.

What does love mean to you?
You can't actually describe what Love is. It's a blend of all saath ras. Be it anger, happiness or fear, Love comprises of all emotions. Love is about respect and care about the person you Love.

Are you a diehard romantic?
I think you are asking this question to a wrong person. You must ask this to my fiancé (Kunal Sain), he is the best person to answer it.

Is marriage on the cards?
Talks are on, our families will decide the marriage date.

Rapid Fire with Aakansha...

Aankansha is passionate about?
I am passionate about music. From Gazal to Rock, I like every genre of music.

Any unfulfilled dreams?
I am enthusiastic about singing, and love to do playback singing once in my life.

Aakansha's Exercise Routine..
After Na Bole Tum, I joined gym. Now I can do crunches and pushups..

Aakansha's Food/Nutrition Regime..
I prefer to eat healthy and drink lots of water.

Aakansha’s beauty mantra…
I believe when you stay happy, you look beautiful.

Aakansha’s fashion funda…
Fashion is being comfortable in whatever you wear, because when you feel comfortable with what you wear, you will always look good.

The real Aakansha is...
Sweet, bubbly, happy-to-go girl..

Future plans…
I do not think about future. I just go with the flow, let God decide you future plans.

Your message for our readers...
Whatever I do, keep showering your love and blessings. Stay Happy, live life king size..

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

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Raj Babbar & Adah Sharma to make TV debut with Vipul Shah's show on Life OK

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After Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Bhagyashree, Shilpa Shirodkar, Padmini Kolhapure, its the turn for Veretan actor Raj Babbar to join the bandwagon on TV. He is all set make his TV debut with filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah's show for Life OK.

The show is about middle class punjabi family and Babbar has been roped to play a strict-principled father. Shubhangi Latkar, who is currently seen in Do Dil Bandhey Ek Dori Se, will play his wife.

VJ-turned-actor Rannvijay Singh will be seen playing Raj and Shubhangi's son. The show is about the conflicts between father and son. Raj's character is quite similar to Amitabh's role in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Shubhangi will try to bridge the gap between father and son.

When contacted Raj said, "Nothing is confirmed as of now."

We also heard, 1920 fame actress Adah Sharma is roped to play the female lead.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

July 19, 2014

Mishal Raheja to enter Saraswatichandra as the new lead!

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Star Plus Saraswatichandra will soon witness a major highpoint with the death Saras(Gautam Rode). There were a lot of speculations made about, who will play the new male lead. A certain section of media reported that toss up is between heartthrob Karan Singh Grover and dashing Vivian Dsena. But now we heard Mishal Raheja is finalized to play the male protagonist.

A source from the production house on the condition of anonymity said, "KSG was almost finalized. But as he is currently shooting for a supernatural thriller with Bong babe Bipasha Basu, so he was not able to give ample of time for Saraswatichandra.Then we approached Raqesh Vashishth, who earlier replaced Karan Singh Grover in Qubool Hai. But he was not ready to do another replacement role."

Our source further added, "In the meanwhile, Vivian DSena was approached. But as Madhubala is expected to go off-air in August end and we want to introduce the new lead in August itself, so we finalized Mishal Raheja."

When contacted Mishal said, "Nothing as of now has been finalized as I haven't signed the contract yet."

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

July 18, 2014

Shivani Tomar replaced Amrita Rao in Shashi-Sumeet’s 'Nikatthu'

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We reported earlier, that Bollywood actress Amrita Rao was approached to play the lead role in Shashi-Sumeet Mittal's next for Star Plus. But channel decided to replace her, as they felt that she doesn’t fit the bill and looks a bit older to play the lead role.

Kritika Kamra to replace Amrita Rao in Shashi Sumeet Mittal's next on Star Plus?

Now we heard, Shivani Tomar who was last seen in Pavitra Rishta has been roped to play the female protogonist.

The show, titled Nikatthu, is said to be loosely based on the hit Govinda and Karisma Kapoor starrer film Raja Babu.

Amrita Rao to debut on television with Shashi Sumeet Mittal's next on Star Plus?

When contacted, Shivani confirmed the news, "Yes, I am doing that show and my character name is Swara, which might changed. Swara is like Kajol of DDLJ, har jagah pyaar ki talaash karti hai."

-K Himaanshu Shukla..

Colors' Udaan based on Mahesh Bhatt's unfinished film Girvi

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Colors' is coming up with another power-packed-women-centric show. It is said that the show is based on Mahesh Bhatt's unfinished film Girvi. Pooja Bhatt and Ajay Devgan was supposed to play the lead roles in the film. Unfortunately it could not be finished to financial difficulties.

Gurudev Bhalla, requested Mahesh that he wanted to make serial based on his film, to which Bhatt agreed.

Girvi, was about how an unborn boy from a poor family is mortgaged to a zamidar. Ajay Devgan was playing the protagonist. However, Colors' made a lil change in the script, in Udaan the instead of boy, an unborn girl child is pawned.

For those uninitiated, Udaan is co-written by Robin Bhatt and Javed Siddiqui (who have penned films like Baazigar and Koi Mil Gaya). Sai Deodhar Anand plays the mother and Rajiv Kumar her husband in the show.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

First Look of Emraan Hashmi & Humaima Malick starrer Raja Natwarlal

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Here is the first poster of Emraan’s upcoming film Raja Natwarlal.

The poster of Emraan Hashmi & Humaima Malik starrer Raja Natwarlal is out. Serial Kisser actor is playing con-man in the film, and it can be easily guessed from the tag-line on the lostwer which says, 'Aisa koi sagaa nahi, jise isne thuga nahi'.

The film is scheduled to hit the theatres on 29 August, 2014

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

July 17, 2014

Parakh Madan to enter Tumhari Paakhi

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Pretty Parakh Madan, who was last seen in an episodic of Life OK’s Savdhaan India will enter 'Tumhari Paakhi' as Aryamaan's girlfriend.

According to our sources, “In the upcoming episode of the show, Anshuman(Mohammed Iqbal Khan), Aryaman and Ayaan (Divyam Dama) met with a car accident. During which Parakh will be introduced as Suman.”

When contacted Parakh confirmed the news, "Yes I am entering in Tumhaari Paakhi as Suman, and my character will have negative shades."

Parakh's entry will telecast in today's episode.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

TAM RATINGS: TVM(TRP) & GVT(GRP) Ratings 2014- Week 28

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Colors, Viacom18′s flagship Hindi GEC, has bounced back to the No. 3 slot in the week ended 12 July. In fact, Colors was the only Hindi GEC that saw a surge in the viewership in the week, while all other channels witnessed a fall. The channel 22 million GVMs (gross television viewership in millions) during Week 28, as per TAM data for the Hindi-speaking markets.

Also Read: TAM RATINGS: TVM(TRP) & GVT(GRP) Ratings 2014- Week 27

Channel wise GVT's

Star Plus remained on top with 673 million GVMs, down from 704 million in the trailing week.
Zee TV was No. 2 with 425 million, down from 479 million.
Colors was back at No. 3 with 342 million, up from 320 million.
Life OK was at No. 4 with 325 million, down from 348 million.
SET(Sony Entertainment Television) was No. 5 with 279 million, down from 288 million.
SAB TV was 6th with 248 million, down from 276 million.

STAR PLUS

Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 2.5 (2.7 )
Suhani 2.5 (2.7)
Saath Nibhana Saathiya 7.9(9.4)
Saraswatichandra 4.1 (4.0)
Ek Haseena Thi 4.1 (4.0)
Mahabharat 7.1 (6.4)
Diya Aur Baati Hum 9.5 (9.2)
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 8.4 (7.4)
Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara 5.1 (5.3)
Veera 5.4 (5.4)
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 6.2 (5.8)

ZEE TV drops to 425 GTVMs ( 479 ) after last week’s WTP premiere of Main Tera Hero .

Cine Stars Ki khoj 2.6 (3.5).
Pavitra Rishta 2.2 (2.3),
EK Muthi Aasman 2.5 (2.6),
Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.4 (3.9),
Jodha Akbar 7.6 (8.0),
Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 4.5 (4.7),
Kumkum Bhagya 6.3 (6.3) ,
Qubool Hai 5.7 (5.2),
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 4.0 (4.0)
Doli Armanon Ki 3.8 (4.3),
Fear Files 1.4 (1.3),
Buddha 0.6 ( 0.9)

COLORS grows to 342 ( 320 ).

Sasural Simar Ka 4.4 (4.2),
Balika Vadhu 3.9 (4.1),
Madhubala 2.3 (2.6),
Beintehaa 2.1 (2.0),
Rang Rasiya 1.7 (2.0),
Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 2.3 (2.2 )
Uttaran 2.3 (2.2),
Comedy Nights With Kapil 7.6 (5.8),
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4.2 (3.3) ,
Mission Sapne NA(1.4)

LIFE OK is at 325 GTVMs (348).

Baawre 0.5 (0.5) ,
Gustak Dil 1.8 (1.8),
Devon KE Dev...Mahadev 1.7 ( 1.8),
Ek Boondh Ishq 1.5 ( 1.7),
Naadan Parindey 1.1 (1.4),
Tumhaari Paakhi 1.4 (2.1),
Saavdhan India 2.4 (3.0),
Shapath 2.1 (1.9),
Hatim 1.7 (1.5).

SAB TV drops to 248 ( 276) their lowest GTVMS since 2013.

Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai 1.3.
Pritam Pyaare 0.9 (1.0 )
Baal Veer 1.9 ( 2.1),
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah 6.5 (7.0),
Chidiya Ghar 2.7 ( 3.0),
Badi Door Se Aaye Hai 2.4 (2.7) ,
Laapataganj 1.7 ( 2.0)

SET(Sony Entertainment Television) drops to 279 GTVms (288 ).

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in CID to 4.4 ( 3.7 ).
Main Na Bhulungi 0.7 (0.8),
Ek Nayi Pehchaan 1.2 (1.2),
Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 2.1 (2.0),
Maharana Pratap 3.1 (3.0),
Bade Acche Lagte Hai 1.4 (0.9),
CID 4.4 (3.7),
Crime Patrol 1.8 (1.6),
Adaalat 1.5 (1.8)

NOTE: All ratings are mentioned in TVMs ( Television Viewership in Millions )

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

Also Read: What is TAM? How TAM ratings are calculated?

July 16, 2014

Is Mishkat Verma dating Kanchi Singh?

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It seems Kanchi Singh and Mishkat Verma better known as Avni and Raj of Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya are smitten by the love bug.

According to our sources, “Mishkat & Kanchi frequently come to the shoot in the same car, eat together & even consult each other for everything. They are head over heels in love, but they wants to keep their relationship under wraps.”

Kanchi & Mishkat remained unavailable for comments.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

July 15, 2014

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.”

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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...

First Look of Priyanka Chopra starrer Mary Kom

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July 14, 2014

Reliance to take over Colors'?

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Narendra Modi promised to bring Achche Din for all of us, but it seems Colors' channel employee's might not taste these Achche Din's..

Our sources from Colors' have whispered in our ears that, the channel is planning to throw 90% employee's from their staff. A few of employees already received pink slip from the channel. When we digged further and came to know that Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) will soon take over Colors' channel.

Apart from Color's RIL will also take control of popular television news channels CNN-IBN, IBN7, CNBC-TV18 and Lokmat, and an entire clutch of ETV channels.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

Chandni Bhagwanani injured..

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Chandni Bhagwanani, who is currently seen in Channel V’s Jhalli Anjali Ke Tootey Dil Ki Amazing Story today met with an unfortunate accident.

When contacted Chandni said, “I slipped while I was getting down from my vanity van. I was in lot of pain, so my production team took me to the nearby hospital. After the X-Ray, I was informed that it was a ligament tear.”

Wish you a speedy recovery Chandni!!

-K Himaanshu Shukla..

July 11, 2014

Akshay Kumar to host & judge Life OK's 'Dare To Dance'?

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As we reported earlier, Life OK is coming up with a dance reality show. Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar approached to judge and host the show.

The stunt based dance reality show will be shot in South Africa. Kunwar Amarjeet Singh, Rithvik Dhanjani and Sanam Johar etc will be seen participating in the show.

For those uninitiated, Akshay hosted three seasons of the Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi on Colors'.

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

July 10, 2014

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal dies at 102

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Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal passed away Today (07 July, 2014) in New Delhi at the age of 102 years. Reportedly she passed away at 4 pm today due to old age.

Her full name is Sahibzadi Zohra Begum Mumtaz-ullah Khan, was born on April 27, 1912 in a Sunni Muslim Pathan family in UP. Zohra was the third child among the seven siblings. The jovial lady had lost vision in her left eye just when she was an year old due to glaucoma but this was soon treated.

When she was kid, Zohra was more of a tomboy. She prefers to enjoy climbing trees, instead of playing with dolls and indoor, like most of the girls at her age.

It is said that, Zohra also had a rebellious attitude from childhood. She lost her mother at a very young age.

The actor par excellence loved traveling and was very fond of learning about various cultures and traditions. She traveled across India, West Asia and Europe with her uncle in his car. On her return, she was sent to Lahore's Queen Mary's Girls College, where her mom wanted Zohra and her sister to study.

During her childhood, she saw well known dancer and choreographer Uday Shankar performance in Dehradun. She was highly impressed by Uday's act. And this incident became a turning point in her life. Later, she started her career as a dancer in choreographer.

After graduation, in 1935 Zohra joined Uday Shankar's dance troupe and travelled from place to place. Till 1940, she performed with Uday Shankar in Japan, Egypt, Europe and the US.

Later, she also became a teacher at Uday Shankar's troupe. It was here that she met Kameshwar Sehgal, who was 8 years younger to Zohra. Kamleshwar was young scientist, painter and dancer from Indore. They gradually fell in love. After some initial opposition from both the families, they finally tied the knot in August 1942.

Even after marriage, Zohra and Kameshwar continued to be a part of Uday Shankar's dance troupe. It was only after the troupe was finally shut down that they moved back to Lahore.

She has appeared in many Bollywood films as a character actor as well as in English language films and television series.

She will be remembered for her amazing performance in Bhaji on the Beach (1992), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Dil Se (1998) and Cheeni Kum (2007). She last appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya in 2007.

In 1998 she was honoured with the Padma Shri, following which she received the Kalidas Samman in 2001, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2004.

In 2010, she was bestowed with the Padma Vibhushan. Small parts or big, Zohra continued to spread smiles on the celluloid and will always be remembered as the grand old lady of Indian cinema.

May your soul rest in eternal peace!!..

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

Kulbhushan Kharbanda approached for Mahakumbh?

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We already reported Saraswatichandra fame Gautam Rode & Bandit Queen fame Seema Biswas has been roped in Life OK's upcoming show. Now we heard, veteran actor Kulbhushan Kharbanda, who has been in this industry from past 4 decades was approached to play a meaty role in the show which is currently titled 'Mahakhumb'.

Gautam Rode roped in for Life Ok's next? quits Sarswatichandra?

We contacted Kharbanda to get a confirmation and he said, "Yes, I have been approached for the show, but nothing has been confirmed as of now."

Seema Biswas in Life OK's Mahakhumb!

-K Himaanshu Shukla...

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