~*~Betiyaan Articles Archive~*~ - Page 14

Twinkle enjoying reality stint

Twinkle Bajpai, who plays Vaidehi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, is busy wit her new reality show Tyohar Dhamaka. The actress who made her entry into Indian television thanks to a reality show and most recently was seen in Kaun Jitega Ticket to Bollywood - yet another reality show.
"I am doing a reality show and I was busy preparing for that. This show will go fon or at least a month. It is a dance reality show and has started this week. This show will have four teams and these teams will show case different festivals of India. Simultaneously we will compete with each other also. The final winner will be chosen by our judge Asha Parekh. There is no public voting in this show," informs Twinkle.
Twinkle's track in Kyunki is currently on hold but starting next month she will back in the midst of all the action. "I have not been shooting for Kyunki but they will bring back my track only after my reality show will get over. I think by next month, I will re enter in the show," says Twinkle.

It is said that Twinkle will do another reality show Jalwa 4 2 ka 1." I like doing reality shows. I have been offered another reality show but talks are still on so I cannot say anything about it right now," informs the actress.

Twinkle, who was a participant of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005, started her acting career with Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyaan and joined Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi recently.

http://www.indya.com/news/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2008/October/News_20081016_91

Karvachauth celebration for telly actresses

Its Karvachauth today and women all over India are fasting today for their husband's long life. And our television actresses are no different. While some of them have taken a day off, the others are still at work but all of them are fasting for their partners.
Smita Bansal who plays Anandi's mother-in-law in Balika Vadhu, is a Punjabi bride and hence the fast means a lot to her. She has taken day off from her shoot and is fasting without even having a drop of water for her hubby. "My mother in law gave me sargi. I had tea and namak mirch ki roti at 4 in the morning today. I'll be going for Karzzzz in the afternoon with my husband, after coming from there at around 5 we'll have thali ghumane ka rivaaz and then in the evening after seeing the moon, I'll have my water and food," explains the devoted wife. Smita's husband too proves to be a perfect husband as he's taken an off for her today so they can spend time together. Talking about her mother-in-law, she says "She has gifted me diamond ear rings and a pair of bangles, along with suhag ka samaan."

Ritu Chaudhary had her friends over last evening. Together they all put mehandi and then went for dinner at night. Today she has fasted for her husband and in return her hubby is fasting with her too. "He bought me a saree which I'll be wearing today for Puja," says the proud bride.

Mom to be Gautami Kapoor fasted for two years as she feels it's a good way to be with friends throughout the day but this year couldn't do so because of her pregnancy. "Ram feels it's very silly to fast. He doesn't really believe in it. But still I did fast for first two years. In the first year he gave me cell phone and last year he gave me jewellery."

Rajeshwari Sachdev is in Chandigarh shooting for her new TV show but that hasn't stopped her from fasting. Hubby Varun Badola how ever holds a different opinion. "I don't think you need a day to express feelings for your spouse," he says, "Rajeshwari still fasts out of enthusiasm and love. I normally give her something in gold but haven't decided about this year."

Gunjan Walia of Durga fame got married this year but she was fasting for her beau even before they tied the knot. Clueless about what her husband would gift her tonight, Gunjan says "I really don't expect anything from him. He's so loving and care and that's enough for a wife."

http://www.indya.com/news/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2008/October/News_20081017_97

Vandana Shukla, Hill Road Media

Friday, October 17, 2008

Telly stars go Diwali shopping

Dhanteras popularly known as Dhantrayodashi is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu tradition. The day involves lots of shopping of articles made of gold and silver or any new utensil which symbolizes good luck.
So we asked our small screen stars what they plan to buy this festive occasion?

Reshmii Ghosh, who is busy rehearsing for NB believes that apart from shopping for herself, this year she will also buy something for her newly born niece. "My younger sister gave birth to a baby girl and on Diwali I'll buy silver bangles and payal for my niece," says Reshmi.

Avinash Mukherjee says he will gift himself a day off! Excited about the festival, he says "I will do lots of shopping for myself. Also papa has already gifted me a laptop for Dhanteras!"

Apart from regular shopping which is in store for all of us on Diwali, Rajshri Thakur popularly known as Saloni, plans to buy a kanjivaram saree for herself as well as lots of gifts for her family and friends.

Mumma's boy Romit Raj says his mom is the one who buys some thing on Dhanteras. "I shop but for Dhanteras mom decides what to purchase… last year she bought some gold coins. I don't know what she has decided for this year!"

Sharad Kelkar is a party animal and is looking forward to doing just that on Diwali too. The actor also plans to buy something for his mom and wife, Kirti, but he hasn't decided on that special gift just yet.

http://www.indya.com/news/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2008/October/News_20081021_119

Romit to throw a big Diwali bash

Romit Raj who plays Jeet in Maayka and Yuvraj of Ghar Ki laxmi betiyaan plans to throw a big Diwali party on 25th at his Malad residence. The popular star has invited the entire cat of Maayka and Betiyaan for the do.

But Romit is not worried about the guest list that has surpassed 50.

"I want my house to be completely packed. I want everyone to bump into each other every time they turn!" says the actor.

Describing the theme of the party, Romit says "I frankly wanted to keep a beachwear theme where I wanted everybody to come in swim suits. But now because of badi maa, the theme will be cultural and traditional."

Very particular about organizing everything himself, Romit has actively been deciding on the menu too. "The guests can accept Thai and Italian," he says.

Apart from dancing, he has planned to keep a special game.

"There'll be chits with names of all the girls. And all the guys will have to pick any one chit and whoever's name is on it… then those two will have to take to the dance floor," says Romit with a mischievous smile.

This will be the first time Romit would be keeping such a get together at his place. "I've been working with Maayka and Betiyaan for over two years now, so I decided on something like this. My younger brother who is doing MBA is also to Mumbai especially for this party" says the excited lad.

http://www.indya.com/news/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2008/October/News_20081023_130

With the strike on TV stars enjoying time off

Third day of the strike continues today. And while producers and workers are rebelling the TV stars are having a great time enjoying their chutti at home. Read on to see what are they doing in this time?

Through all this, the channel people have been promoting actress Avika Gor (Anandi of Balika Vadhu) and she is busy with that. Apart from this, she plans to do lots and lots of shopping for Diwali. "Main diwali ke liye itne kapde khareedongi ki jinhe main pehente pehente thak jaoon," says the excited girl.

Siddharth Shukla (Shubh of Babul ka aangan.) is busy doing the Lakme Fashion Week all these days for which he's working very hard.


Parul Chauhan aka Ragini of Bidaai is finishing all her work during all these days. She says "I went to the parlour where I was not able to go because of my shooting, and then I will be going for shopping to town with Sara and Ali."


Apart from freaking out with friends, the Maayka guy Romit Raj has got a good opportunity to fulfill all his wishes. He says "Because of the busy schedule, I don't get time to watch movies, which is one of my hobbies. But now, due to the strike I've been watching movies like I saw Buddy of Life, Welcome to Sajjanpur and many others."


Aastha Chaudhary (Babul ka Aangan) is having a good time too, with her family at her hometown in Alvar, Rajasthan for which she left on the very first day of the strike that is Wednesday.

http://www.indya.com/news/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2008/October/News_20081024_136

Vandana Shukla, Hill Road Media

Friday, October 24, 2008

Celebrating Bhai Duuj with stars

Bhai Duuj or Bhai Bhij, which is normally celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali, is being celebrated nationwide today. This is the day when all the brothers are invited to their sister's home and like during Rakhi, on Bhai Duuj sisters put a tilak on their brother's forehead and in return brothers gift them some thing.
Our small screen stars say that they too have a lot to do on this day...

Parul Chauhan (Ragini of Bidaai) is sad about not getting an off today so she will be celebrating the festival on the sets itself with her reel as well as real life brother "My bhaiya will come over to the sets. I'll put teeka aur kalava badhoongi and then like every year bhaiya will gift me a salwar kameez," says the Bidaai girl.
Romit Raj's cousin who stays in Delhi has already sent him the rochana (tilak) by courier and he has bought a surprise gift for his sister too which he refuses to reveal.

Reshmi Ghosh (Bhoomi of Kyunki) doesn't have any real brother but she celebrates the festival with her onscreen brothers "I tie rakhi to Amit and Puneet on Rakshabandhan," says the girl. She takes some time off from her busy schedule and does the teeka. In return she gets many gifts like cosmetics, shoes, dresses and sometimes even money. The actress says she loves gifts and she demands them!

Itishree Singh (Shilpa of Babul ka aangan…) who has two brothers tries to take a holiday and goes to her hometown in Kota, Rajasthan but this year she won't be able to. However she tells us how this day is special for her. "Teeka lagati hu, fir haath mein laal dhaaga bandhti hu and in return I get many chocolates of different varieties which I love," says Itishree. After this, the actress goes to a mandir which is very close to her place where there is a grand lungar (feast). "There's this special meal called punchkoot which consists of chawal, mixed vegetable ki bhaji, kaali dal and many other things and it's very tasty. I just love that!" says the excited girl.

Sachin Sharma has gone to Delhi to be with his two elder sisters on this occasion. Explaining the procedure, Sachin says "They put a teeka on my forehead and give me a kacchha nariyal (coconut) jisme bhi teeka laga hota hai. This nariyal I am supposed to cut and eat later...It is said that this nariyal keeps all the bad things away." Sachin has bought a couple of salwar suits for his sisters which he hopes they will like.

http://www.indya.com/news/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2008/October/News_20081030_160

Vandana Shukla, Hill Road Media

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Happy Birthday Gunjan!

Gunjan Walia, popularly known as Laxmi of Ghar ki lakshmi Betiyan will be celebrating her birthday on November 3rd in a very unique way this year. Every year, the Punjabi gal flies all the way to her hometown in Punjab to celebrate the birthday with her family.
"I am planning to throw a slumber party at my place this time where I'll have all my near and dear ones. We all just plan to freak out…everyone needs to be comfortable in their night suits and we all will have a blast!" says Gunjan who'se guest list will definitely include all her onscreen sisters of Betiyaan.
It's her first birthday after marriage, so what surprises is she expecting from her hubby?

"Nothing at all… I don't expect anything because when one expects something and then if he fails to get it, then that is very disappointing," answers Gunjan.

Gunjan also plans to visit the gurudwara and donate money to the poor on her birthday. "When we were small, our dadi maa used to take my brother and me to the gurudwara at 4 in the morning and I will go this time too," says the actress

Gunjan Walia came to Mumbai for her airhostess training when she heard about the Balaji auditions. She gave the auditions and to her surprise got selected too for the role of Karthika. After this, she did some cameos in Kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi and Kya Kahein. Thereafter she portrayed the role of Naina in Sindoor and Candy in Aisa des hai mera followed by lead protagonist in Kuch apne kuch paraye.

Gunjan strongly believes in astrology and even got her future predicted. She says, "This year is going to be rocking for me according to my astrologer and I am looking forward to it."

Interestingly Gunjan's birthday also marks her brother's birthday and her parents' wedding anniversary.

http://www.indya.com/news/newsDetails.aspx?xfile=2008/November/News_20081101_1

Forced Holiday

Starting from today, television producers are on strike. What this means is that you won't get to see any new episodes of your favourite saas bahu sagas for the next one week. But that it also means is that tellywood's overworked stars are enjoying some time off.
Having started from school after a long Diwali vacation, it will now be a study time for the Balika girl Avika Gor who plays Anandi in the show. She will be going to school and attending all her classes regularly this week.
Angad Hasija from Bidaai is on his way to his hometown Chandigarh as he feels this is the best time to spend time with his family. "I am going to Chandigarh for four days, where I'll be spending some quality time with my parents," says the lad.

Pallavi Subhash of Kasam Se too believes that this time is a good opportunity to spend time with family. Along with this she says she has a long list of things to do which she plans to wrap up.

Aastha Chaudhary leaves for Alwar tomorrow. On her way to her hometown, she plans to spend a day in Delhi with her friends and then proceed to her hometown. Excited about the trip she says, "I have a couple of my friends in Delhi so I'll spend a day there. I plan to do a lot of shopping and then from there I'll go to Alwar. My ghar and nani ka ghar too is in Alwar toh sabke saath bahot enjoy karungi."

Vandana Shukla, Hill Road Media

Monday, November 10, 2008

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