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By her own admission she is an adventurous girl. An NCC cadet and a gold medallist in rifle shooting Divyanka wanted to become an army officer. But she didn't pursue her dream when she got busy participating in talent contests like Sahara One's Mr. & Miss Bollywood and Zee's India's Best. While she won the Sahara's Mr. & Miss contest and did a tele-film for the channel called Saathi Re, she got eliminated in the second round of Zee's India's Best.

She tried her luck at the Miss Bhopal beauty contest and emerged a winner. She soon participated in Zee's Teen Queen contest where she won the Miss beautiful skin title. "It gave me a lot of confidence and I thought of doing serials," recalls Divyanka who debuts on television next week in Zee's Banoo Main Teri Doolhan.

Of course she had donned the grease paint and emoted before the camera before for Bhopal Doordarshan in a tele-film called Gulra Ke Baba which was based on well known literature Markandey's novel of the same name besides Sahara's Saathi Re. But those were one-off short films made on a much smaller scale and lacked the glamour and glitz of the mass entertainment daily soaps.

Though she was based in Bhopal she dreamed of working in regular television serials. Luckily her co-actor from one of her tele-films came to her aid. Through his model-coordinator he did the groundwork of reaching her pictures to the production house's office which was looking for a girl to play the main lead in Banoo Main Teri Doolhan. "I was called to Mumbai for an audition and to my surprise I was selected for the role," she smiles.

The show, according to Divyanka, is based in a small town and deals with a young girl's struggle to come up in life against all odds. "Like most small town girls, Vidya is a chirpy, confident and positive girl who strives to come out of her small town existence. Destiny helps her reach her goal. It's a beautiful story with lot of masala," laughs Divyanka who feels small town girls are more smarter and ambitious than big city girls.

"That's because when you have access to a lot of stuff your ambition takes a hit because things are taken for granted. On the other hand, small town girls dream big because they have limited access to opportunities." She is really excited about her role and big television debut.

"This is my first real big exposure and I hope I live up to everyone's expectations," she adds. But then like most small cities and town girls Divyanka is also not low on confidence. "In many ways I am like Vidya. I am a positive thinking girl and can face problems confidently. I love challenges," she asserts.

This is my first real exposure and I hope I live up to everyone's expectations. In many ways, I am like Vidya, a positive thinking girl and can face problems confidently. I love challenges - Divyanka, TV actress.

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Dulhan Banoo Main Teri is the story of Vidya, an illiterate girl from Benaras who has a fairy tale wedding and goes to live in Delhi. Unfortunately, she soon realises that her dream of marrying Prince Charming has been completely shattered. She has to battle against all odds from bearing the wrath of her in-laws to coming to terms with the fact that her husband has rejected her because she is an illiterate who doesn't gel with his lifestyle. Dulhan Banoo Mein Teri is the story of Vidya's destiny to gain both her life back and husband's love.

The show, produced by Neelima Bajpai of Reth fame, has newcomer Divyanka playing the lead role of Vidya. Opposite her is Sharad Malhotra, another young actor who has also acted in the Sony show Kabhie to Nazar Milao. Also seen will be actors like Kamya Punjabi and Rajendra Gupta. The show will go on air on Zee TV from Monday, August 14.

Actress Additie Shirwaiker might be single in real life, but in reel life she has two weddings to prepare for. The actress is getting married in both her serials Dulhan and Saarthi around the same time. Talking about both her weddings the actress says, "It's funny, because I move from one shoot to another getting married, but it doesn't feel like I'm in a different show because the atmosphere, costumes and storyline in my serials are similar."

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Sapana Patil Poojary

She's definitely on her way to redefine the vamps of television. We are talking about none other than Kamya Punjabi whose portrayal of vicious but subtle and realistic Sindoora in Zee's Banu Main Teri Dulhann has sent the TRPs soaring each time she glares through her hazel contacts. And as Kamya (her character name) in Woh Rehne Wali Mahlon Ki, she offers serious competition to negative characters currently ruling the small screen.

With a string of serials to her credit - , Kehta Hai Dil, Piya Ka Ghar, Kyun Hota Hain Pyar and Astitva to her credit, this sassy and vivacious actor is fast coming one of the most identified faces in the industry.

In a heart to heart chat with Prashant Golecha, Kamya talks about her journey in this industry, what makes her current roles so special and what lies ahead for her. Excerpts.

What differentiates Sindoora from other telly vamps?
It's the simplicity of the character. She drapes simple cotton sarees. Contact lens is the only flashy item she sports and that's being appreciated by the audience. Though I act spontaneously I have really worked hard for it.

Make a choice between Sindoora (Dulhann…) and Kamya (Woh…)
Sindoora is closer to my heart. But both shows and characters are important. Kamya in Woh …is quite comic and I have avoided being loud by choice Working with Rajshri's is an excellent experience.

How do you manage these two dailies simultaneously?
It's hectic but I have no choice. And above all I enjoy my work.

Going into the reverse mode, did you even think twice before taking up your first negative role in Astitva?
I wanted to work with Ajay Sinha as I loved his serials, especially Hasaratein. I accepted the role of Kiran without a thought and it worked for me. And post that show I have done only negative roles!

How come you have not worked with Balaji Telefilms yet?
I was offered Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi but the kind of money they offered was not acceptable. I was also approached for a role in Kkusum. I would love to work for Ekta Kapoor because she is mind blowing. She has an amazing attitude and has really made it big. She is not bothered about what people comment about her shows and does what she feels is right.

What is the real Kamya Punjabi like?
I am a difficult person to understand. I prefer being very straightforward and hate liars. But I'm very emotional when it comes to my family.

Any special person in your life?
I am too focused about my career so where is the time for love?

It is learnt you dislike pets. Why so?
I had a cat who died when I was in school and I went into a depression. Probably that painful memory is still etched in my memory. Thus I don't like pets at all.

Who are your best pals from this industry?
Kavita Kaushik. But I don't get enough time to interact with her these days as I'm committed to two dailies.

Any memorable fan encounters?
Some time back when I was shooting in Madh Island a fan came up to me and recognized me. For a moment I was thrilled that I am known by my real name. But later he blasted my saying that he hates me because my on-screen characters only annoy others! The man gave me such a look that I was literally thought he would hit me any moment.

Is there a crossover to Bollywood on the cards?
I am happy doing television. If at all I do films in future it has to be a relevant role, nothing insignificant.

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