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Manmarziyan' launch on Star Plus

Star Plus has announced the launch of its new fiction Dosti..Yariyaan..Manmarzian', which goes on-air this month.

The show recognises the change in Indian society, and reflects the slow acceptance of every girl's freedom to choose what her heart desires. Produced by the makers of Mahabharat', Swastik Productions, the show features protagonist Radhika Mishra, played by newcomer Monica Sehgal, who is a typical girl next door, but who wants to make her own choices and exercise her Manmarzian.

Radhika who belongs to a middle class family wants to find her true calling and explore the different options that life offers to her. Though accepting of the fact that someday she will do as her parents expect, for now she wants more in life. Like any other 21 year old, she too is not sure what it is that she wants to do, yet her arzi is to get to know herself, explore, dream before she settles into the expected pattern.

Monica Sehgal who hails from Ujjain in real life says, "I can relate to Radhika as it is my story. I put forth my arzi of moving to Mumbai to follow my dream and luckily for me my parents agreed. However, doing your manmarzi cannot mean going against your family, you need to involve and include them in your decision-making process. It is a negotiation for a little time to be allowed to do your manmarzi. I hope Radhika's story strikes a chord with all the young girls of India who just like her want to get to know themselves and forge friendships which will define them."

Kashmira Irani will be seen making a comeback to TV after 7 years with this show, playing the parallel lead role of Samaira. The show explores the friendship of these two girls who challenge and inspire one another at every step of the way to go beyond the ordinary, move out of their comfort zones to discover themselves and find their true calling in life.

Kashmira Irani says, "My life has come full circle as I started off with Swastik Productions and they are re-launching me with this brilliant show. I am sure the audiences will like it as it's young, fresh and so relatable and is the story of most Indian girls".

Along with Monica Sehgal and Kashmira Irani Manmarzian also stars Ahem Sharma as Arjun, and Shravan Reddy as Niel. They are joined by an ensemble cast including TV veteran Mohan Kapoor and Karan Khanna of Just Dance fame.

Manmarzian' replaces MasterChef India' on Star Plus India at 22:30. UK/Europe will be announced soon.

Casting Coup: 4 Lions Films ropes in Barun-Sanaya for a show

The official theatrical trailer of ABCD 2 will be releasing later this month, its been confirmed.

Talking to PinkVilla, Director Remo D'Souza said, "The final edit is going great. We are about to finish the second half of the film and in a weeks time we will lock the whole film."

Souza added, "The trailer will be released on 24th April and I am really excited about it. I have no idea what we are planning for the trailer launch but Disney has made a few plans, so let's see."

ABCD 2 stars Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor.

Casting Coup: 4 Lions Films ropes in Barun-Sanaya for a show

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