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Posted: 19 years ago

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"A person can't perform with a runny nose!"

After umpteen ads on the telly, Vipul Gupta finally found his true calling in Star One's India Calling as the obnoxiously audacious Aditya Khanna.

His looks are obviously his passport to his profession, and Vipul takes care to keep himself groomed all the time. From K Street Pali Hill to India Calling, Vipul's maintained himself quite well.
Chikita Kukreja chats up with him to know the secret behind his masculine physique.

What's more important to you - looking trendy or staying fit?

Keeping fit, of course. A person can't perform with a runny nose. One needs to keep healthy and fit in order to set trends.

What do you do to keep fit and healthy?
Well, I try to go to the gym at least three or four days a week and on the other days, I jog. But I can't always stick to this routine because of my shooting schedules. And I have been an athlete all through my life. I have played in the under-16 cricket teams too long ago. All this keeps my level of fitness high.

Why do you feel the need to work out daily?
Exercising rejuvenates me. It's like - if I don't work out, I feel something is missing and incomplete in my schedule.

Which gym do you work out in?
I go to Zaf's gym in Juhu.

What do you prefer- cardio or weights?
I normally do a combination of both. I don't believe in doing heavy weights and each time I do so, I jog for at least 15 to 20 minutes.

How many meals are essential for you every day, and which one of them is the most crucial?
I have to have four meals a day, for sure. My lunch is the heaviest and most enriching meal. I eat any and everything I feel like in my lunch. On the other hand, I avoid my dinner or if I do have it, it's very light.

What kind of a diet regime do you follow?
I just avoid fat and junk, and nothing else. Actually, I have been this way for a very long time, as I have been a model before turning to acting. As far as sweets are concerned, I don't really have a sweet tooth, but yes, if ever I have an ice cream for dinner, I work out enough to compensate for it the next morning!

Do you prefer to have any special kind of health drink?
I do take a protein drink after my workout session.

Does your profession hamper your health in any way?
See, acting is a kind of profession, but it of course, demands more time and devotion. And yes, I am one of those who love to work out at least four days a week and therefore, I do miss this at times. Now let's see how things move in future.

Do you believe in meditating or doing any kind of yoga exercises?
For me, even praying for two minutes at night is a form of meditation, and I do it religiously. I also do breathing exercises which are a part of yoga too! This is more than enough for me right now!

-TELLYCHAKKAR.com

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Posted: 19 years ago

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"I love shopping in Dubai"

From playing the girl next door in Kahani Ghar Ghar ki to a negative character of Nikita Singahania in Sahara One's Suno Har Dil Kuch Kehta Hain, Karishma Randhawa surely knows that it's the variety of roles which make an actor of calibre. And to essay these different roles, on-screen one has seen Karishma dress up in stylish western as well as Indian outfits. In real life too, this sleek and elegant looking actor loves to dress up, and match it up with exquisite jewellery, to got with her fashionable outfits. Here, she shares her fashion fundas with Sameera Kapoor.m

I have around 25 pairs of diamond chandeliar ear rings.

Being in vogue means...
Being in vogue to me is being styllish, yet look simple. Wearing something which will suit your personality and not anything just because it's in vogue.

Your dressing sense is inspired by…
Its the sense of comfort, which inspires me. Unless and until I do not feel comfortable wearing a particular dress, I neither buy it or wear it.

Most comfortable to be in…
That has to be jeans and tees.

Do brands matter….
Not neccessarily, but If I were to wear anything branded, it would be Mango, Espirit and Prada. But I prefer branded stuff only for the evenings as most of it costs a bomb.

Your favourite shopping destination….
Dubai. I love shopping in Dubai. You will find anything and everything that too at reasonable prices. Except for branded stuff, rest all are well priced. While in India, favourite shopping destination would be sector 17 Chandigarh. I love the ambience over there. Sector 17 is a square, where shops are lined up in a row. So, you have lot of choice to buy anything. It's fun to be hopping from one shop to another.

Designer whom you vouch for….
Malini Ramani. Her creations are not only beautiful and comfortable to wear but also has very sensous appeal to them.

"I am a quick dresser"

An elegantly chic wardrobe...
An elegant chic wardrobe would be a nice pair of white and black shirt, jeans, nice bag, a black cocktail dress is a must. Good pair of footwear both for casual and evening wear, pair of sexy glares and finally the most important stuff a pair of big diamond chandeliar ear rings.

Total time to dress up...
Around 10 minutes would do the magic. I am a quick dresser. Of the ten minutes, six minutes goes into deciding what I should wear and two minutes for crunching my hair and applying kajal.

Indian or Western...
Comfort rules my fashion sense. So it's western wear that suits me. Ethnic wear requires, like if wear a salwar kameez then I have a hard time managing the chunni. Hence, I prefer wearing western attires especially jeans.

I love collecting...
It has to be jewellery, especially earrings. I am not into necklaces. I have around 25 pairs of diamond chandeliar ear rings. Most of them are made to order so each one of them is exclusive in design, colour.

Indian Fashion reminds...
Its sari. Nine yard of beautiful sari, drapped in such a way that you look sensous..

The cheapest thing that you have ever got hold of....
Recently, I got hold of a few tees which were put on sale. I got them for 100 bucks each, which was really cheap. I loved the imprints on them, they were really funny. Though I am sure that with one wash they will be unwearable but I still brought them just because of those funny imprints.

The most costly thing that you possess...
Sometime back I had brought this huge diamond pendant in the shape of a swan which cost me a bomb....around one lakh ninety thousand rupees. Its so costly that I wore it only once.

The most stylish person in tellydom…
Mandira Bedi and Ronit Roy are the two stylish person in tellydom. They have a great dressing sense.

And in Bollywood…
Abhishek Bachchan and Sushmita Sen. These two actors not only have a great personality but they exude strong presence once they arrive on any show or film.

By SAMEERA KAPOOR

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Between the shots...

The boom in the television industry has got the telly stars running round the clock to make the most of it. From working in three dailies at a time, dubbing, attending press conferences, making it to the parties till late and reporting to the sets on time…..phew! But do you think that it's just work and only work on the sets??? No! We at Tellychakkar.com take a sneak peek at what some of tellydom's big names have been up to in between the shots, on the sets!!!

Gauri and Hiten - "Now you know the raaz of my glowing complexion. buttermilk!" Gauri and Hiten on the sets of Kyunki…Can someone please tell us with such a pretty biwi in tow, what has caught Hiten's fancy?

Gurdeep Kohli - "Itni gharmi kyun hain bhai?" Gurdeep Kohli taking shelter under her huge, prismatic umbrella on the sets of Sindoor. Seems the hot waves have hit her big time. (Note her fussy face)

Chandana and Amit - "Aaja meri gaadi, oops, scooty pe baith ja." Chandana Sharma takes Amit Khanna for a ride (literally!) on the sets of Yeh Dil Chahe More. Seems Amit is more bothered about his pyajamas than her riding skills, hehehe!!!

The Kahin To Hoga team - After all the gappe-shappe let's have gol-gappe!! Chaitanya, Aamna, habbir and their gang give in to their gastronomical desires on the sets of Kahin To Hoga. But will someone tell Aamna, junk food means adding inches on your svelte waistline!

Divya Dutta - Aye, leave my chotti! Divya Dutta adds the final touches to her look in the make up van on the sets of Shanno Ki Shaadi. Did you notice the jhatak satin lace in her plaits! Yellow, yellow dirty fellow sitting on a ….

Aatish Kapadia - Hats off to Aatish! He does manage to find a place on the sets of Ba Bahoo Aur Baby to catch forty winks. Must be dreaming of Season 2 of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, we guess.

Mamta - "Don't disturb us." It seems Neha Mehta and Preeti Puri are anxious to know who's bagged better lines for the upcoming shot.

TGILC-2 - Siddhu: "Guruuuu, khub hasaya, ab khaane bhi do yaar!"
Shekhar: "Ok paaji, But if I can't share your cola, lemme atleast share your fruit dish."

Nikkhil Arya - Chai peene wale hamesha khush! You bet, Nikkhil Arya seems to adhere to the slogan perfectly. But what's wrong with his taste in clothes? Jazzy purple kurta laced with a zardosi border!!! Doesn't gel with your charming persona, Nikkhil!!!!!!!

Nigar Khan - 'Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the photogenic of us all?' Nigar Khan gives a striking pose for the photographers delight.

Urvashi and Raza - It's time for Urdu lessons. It's a fact!!! Urvashi Dholakia is taking Urdu lessons from her senior Raza Murad on the sets of Risshtoon Ki Dor. Does that mean that next we hear Komalika mouthing her lines with an Urdu flavour and not Bengali.

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Here's what madam Kamini eats...... 😡

Daily Dabba

Nigaar Z Khan

Television actor

What's in your dabba today?
Tomato Soup, muskmelon and wheat digestive biscuits.

What do you love to see in your dabba?
Pasta in white sauce.

What do you cringe to see in your dabba?
Oily food.

Who packs your dabba?
I pack it myself.

(mid-day.com)

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Mumbai……… the rudest city! Recently a survey held by Reader's Digest, one of the best-selling general interest magazine in the world, concluded Mumbai as the rudest city in the entire world. The survey was based on grounds like dropping papers to ascertain helpfulness, 'thank-you' responses from the customers and how often someone held a door open for others.

But then, we believe that's only one part of the story. Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, has people who struggle to make both ends meet - jam packed trains with people teeming out, dug up roads at every nook and corner. So when do they have the time to be sweet or polite? Rather what is their definition of being rude?

Riya V Anandwala quizzes television stars on what they think about the survey and whether they really think Mumbaikars are the rudest.

Gaurav Chanana

Gaurav Chanana-"People in Haryana are a little rude"

Though I am not from Mumbai, I have lived here enough to judge the city and its crowd. By no means, I think Mumbai is rude. It is a very subjective matter. There cannot be centralized or universal rules for cities, you see.. And the grounds on which the survey was conducted are not appealing enough. According to me, Haryana is a little rude, but then that's the way they talk, so no point generalizing!

Vipul Gupta

Vipul Gupta-"The parameters of the survey are not justified"

The parameters on which the survey was conducted were quite vague. It's more of society based than anything else. For example, here in India, we touch elder's feet and that's a sign of respect, and the same doesn't happen elsewhere, so what will you say to all that? I think the parameters on which the survey was conducted is not justified. And the same goes with Delhi too; the auto rickshaw guys are very sweet and at the same time helpful too! I have traveled quite a bit, and in my eyes Singapore though not rude, was not warm and friendly either.

Barkha Bhisht

Barkha Bhisht-"In my opinion Delhi is very rude"

I have been staying in Mumbai for around two years now, and I don't think that it's even a per cent rude. When I came here, I didn't know anyone, and people here were so friendly. Outsiders take offence because; people here demand their own space, which is quite normal. In my opinion Delhi is very rude. The people there are not at all friendly. They thrive on a particular culture and don't easily accept others.

Gurdeep Kohli

Gurdeep Kohli-"Many of my non-mumbaikar friends say that Mumbai is rude!"

Well, I am a true mumbaiite! But many of my friends and colleagues say that 'people here are very rude to talk to, in our town, everyone has an open heart.' Even Arjun says the same, as he is from Delhi. And I quite agree to them, as people here are always on a run. They are forever running behind money, and think that it's going to fly away. In my opinion, London is the rudest of all. Even in their airlines, the stewards and hostess never trade a smile.

Ajay Gehi

Ajay Gehi-"In my opinion, US has a very biased attitude"

I don't think, Mumbai is rude but yes, it's certainly business minded. There have been many cases where their attitude has been tested, and trust me, they are really helpful. In case of 26/7 floods, or talk about the series of bomb blasts,people have gone out of their way to help others. So how are they rude then? In my opinion, US has a very biased attitude, and they consider Indians as a second or third rate country, which is quite rude!

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Hurray... It's Rushad!

Rushad Rana, Dilaavar from India Calling has heard your calling and was here to chat up with you fans! Read to know more about him.

indya: Welcome to yet another chat with a celeb, but what remains common is indya! And indya.com always brings you the best of celebs to get close to all you fans!

indya: Hi Rushad welcome to the chat! Your fans are all out there to speak to you.
Rushad: Well, thank you! Happy to be here on the chat with you guys!
guest23: Hi how is the journey since Hip Hip Hurray, been?
Rushad: Journey has been real good! Exciting… Full of ups and downs and really good!
guest51: Your favourite character in India Calling?
Rushad: Chandni! I wouldn't mind saying Dilaavar but Chandni is the heart of the show!
guest5: How do you like your wife to be?
Rushad: Haven't given it a thought as yet. But one thing really wanted is honesty!
guest10: What do you do in your free time?
Rushad: I love movies, I love going to the theatres, being with friends, listening to music, going to the gym and also visit the fire temple regularly (I am a Parsi, you see)
guest23: Remix is todays' version of Hip Hip Hurray, what do you say?
Rushad: It has really been a great show! Real different!
shantan21111990: Rushad, are you and Shubhavi seeing each other?
Rushad: No, we are not! We are just good friends!
salma: What are your hobbies?
Rushad: Listening to music, long drives and watching movies!
guest105: What is the whackiest and craziest thing you've ever done?
Rushad: Totally irrelevant question for me. I am a very cautious person - living life within my boundaries!
guest105: What's your star sign?
Rushad: Scorpion, born on November 19.

indya: So guys, don't forget to wish him this November! You can wish him on indya.com or on our star forum
guest33: What makes an ideal day for you?
Rushad: Getting up in the morning, going to the temple, shooting for sometime, going to the gym and then going out in the night with friends!
guest130: Did you always want to be an actor?
Rushad: No, when at school, I wanted to be a lawyer, in college I wanted to be a photographer... But today I like being an actor!
guest131: How did you feel in front of the camera for the first time?
Rushad: Pretty comfortable! But after I saw my first shot, felt I could have done much better.
guest23: Which Bollywood actress is your dream girl?
Rushad: Preity Zinta. I love her energy and her dimples!
guest139: Where are you originally from?
Rushad: Born and brought up in Mumbai, but my parents are from Gujrat.
guest105: How old were you when you when you worked in Hip Hip Hurray?
Rushad: 19 years old!
guest105: Are you following up with the football mania?
Rushad: No, I am not a sportsperson at all!
guest131: Hi Rushad, are you married?
Rushad: No I am not!
guest131: What does your name mean?
Rushad: Happy soul - It is a Persian name.
guest130: What was it like to be a child actor?
Rushad: Hey, I don't think I could be classified as a child actor - I was 19 then! It was a great experience and I thank God for that opportunity!
ashu827: Hey Rushad, what's your height?
Rushad: I am 5' 11"
guest139: Hi Rushad, this is Neelanjana from Assam. I really like your work, but we aren't seeing you much on these days? What are your future plans?
Rushad: I am doing Hare Kaanch Ki Choodiyan on Sahara, India Calling on STAR One and a couple of other shows. So don't worry you will see more of me Neelanjana!
guest139: Would you mind acting in a sequel to Hip Hip Hurray? Don't you think it will be fun?
Rushad: We infact did do a sequel to Hip Hip Hurray and it was great fun for me, but it was not as much popular!
shantan21111990: Which is your favourite television soap
Rushad: Siddhanth and when it comes to English soaps, I love Friends.
guest131: Where do you hangout in Mumbai?
Rushad: Very often at Cinemax, Infinity Mall...
cute_sweet_gal: Hey Rushad, I'm Divya and I love watching India Calling, it's a great serial.
Rushad: A big big thank you and I hope you keep watching all my shows Divya!
guest139: What kind of food do you enjoy?
Rushad: All kinds of food but mostly Indian!
shantan21111990: Tell me your flaws…
Rushad: My biggest drawback is that I am an emotional fool and another one is that I can't negotiate when it comes to money matters!
guest139: You must be having a crazy female-following. How do you feel?
Rushad: Even I have a female fan following!! Sadly, I don't know much about them as I don't get to hear from them so.
guest186: Rushad, do you read books, which is your favourite and which is the last book you read?
Rushad: I do love reading books, Heartfelt my favourite, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is what I am reading now.
guest186: A director you would love to work with…
Rushad: Difficult question, must say... Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Anurag Basu and I have been fortunate to work with Yashji, so I hope I get to work with him again.
guest105: What are your educational qualifications?
Rushad: I have done my BA (Philosophy) from Mithibhai College.
guest139: Anyone special in your life?
Rushad: My friends, my fans, my parents...
guest171: Hi Rushad, what's more important in your life - Money or quality acting?
Rushad: A balance of both!

indya: Ok Rushad, that was great having you on indya.com, any special messages to your fans. Any email id where your fans can write to?
Rushad: Hey, it is really nice to be here and chat with all of you! Thanks a lot and hope you keep watching all my works! My e-mail id - russhad_rana@yahoo.co.in

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Vipul Gupta

Transcript of LIVE INDIATIMES CHAT with TV actor, Vipul Gupta at 3pm (IST) on Monday, January 23 2006, in Mumbai

Vipul Gupta
TV actor

"After my MBA I was working for a multi national company. I just wanted to give acting a shot. Thankfully it worked for me"

Lovelikudii > You are a really great actor. I watch your TV serial 'India Calling' and (watch it) only for you. Do you bear any similarities with your character, 'Aditya?' Are you married?
Vipul Gupta > First of all, I want to thank you for appreciating my work. I feel, Aditya is a very contemporary character so there are some shades (in him), which are similar. Like his attitude towards life is like mine. And, I am very much single.

Taniia > Tell us something about your role in the movie Anjaan . Have you signed any more films besides this one?
Vipul Gupta > I am playing a character who is quite mature and is a sensible guy. He doesn't speak much, has seen success and failure in his life. I am doing another film with Red Ice Films. It's called Saturday Night. Starring opposite me is Neha Dubey.

Ishyy > Hi Vvipul, Ishita here. How did you get your first break? I am interested in acting. Can you suggest, and how do I start?
Vipul Gupta > When I came to Mumbai from Delhi, within a month I got to work in a gig commercial for Pears soap and Lakme. I got it through auditions. Slowly, I started getting other commercial projects too. I believe you should start doing your preparations in terms of working on your acting skills, your body, groom yourself and a get a good portfolio made.

Tania > Why did you quit K - street Pali Hill? If you are given an offer by Ekta to act again in one of her serials, will you do it?
Vipul Gupta > I am open to do any good show. It was a mutual decision to quit, as I had my previous commitments and the dates were clashing.

Rekha > Hi Vipul. Was it always your ambition to be an actor? You want to be in films or TV?
Vipul Gupta > It was not always an ambition. I have studied MBA and I was working for a multi national company, besides that I was modeling too. I just wanted to give acting a shot and thankfully it worked for me. I am open to anything good that comes my way, whether it's TV or films.

Tania > How is it working with Manasi Parekh? Who's your favourite co-star?
Vipul Gupta > Manasi is a very hard working girl. It's fun working with her. My favourite co-stars are Neha Dubey, Manasi Parekh, Mehak Chahel, Nisha Sareen ('Dweep' in k street Pali Hill)- all of them, as they have been terrific to work with.

Mikki > Is your character, Aditya going to fall in love with 'Chandni' in Indian Calling ? The two of you are being shown always fighting with each other. When and how is the cupid going to strike?
Vipul Gupta > Wait and watch!

Sony > Hey Vipul, what are your future plans?
Vipul Gupta > I just want to work, work and work, and enjoy my work more.

Rimmi > How did you bag the role of Aditya in India Calling ?
Vipul Gupta > The producers saw my commercial for Siyaram Suitings and I suppose they were looking for someone like me so that's how they called me up. They had already auditioned 400 people before that.

India-backing > You are doing films like Anjaan and Saturday Night with a lesser known cast. Now that you are well known because of your TV role, do you regret signing for such a role? Honest answer please....
Vipul Gupta > The movies are quite good so I don't regret signing them.

Tania > What is it that excited you to sign India Calling ? What is it that usually makes you want to sign a project?
Vipul Gupta > The character of Aditya. It's the package of everything from script to director to the production house, the character and the channel.

Mohan > Anjaan and Saturday Night - do you think they will be a hit with the audience in the theatres? Do these films have a popular appeal?
Vipul Gupta > I know that both are good films, irrespective of their outcome. Let's hope the audiences appreciate it.

Sony > Who is your role model? And please tell me something about your personal life.
Vipul Gupta > I don't have any particular role model. The good qualities of different people, which I try to imbibe is my inspiration. For instance, Aamir Khan for his dedication, my parents for their values etc. When I see a rickshawallah or a labourer, they are struggling but still have a smile on their faces - that inspires me. As a person, I am down-to-earth. I enjoy life. I love traveling. And I am from Delhi.

Jigs > Are you superstitious? Do you believe in astrology and such stuff?
Vipul Gupta > I do believe in astrology. But I am not overtly superstitious.

Kali > If you were marooned on an island, who would you like to be with?
Vipul Gupta > Salma Hayek. She is gorgeous!

Lili > When is your birthday? What do you do in your spare time?
Vipul Gupta > Birthday - 17 Sept. I party a bit, work out and catch up with my friends in my spare time. But working in a daily show, hardly gives me time to do all this (regularly).

Tania > If given a chance, which other television character would you like to play?
Vipul Gupta > I haven't thought about it. You tell me which role you would want to see me in.

Sign Off Message > Enjoy life to the fullest, have fun and make the most of all the time you have -whether good or bad. Life is too short, so enjoy. Love, Vipul.

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Nigaar Z Khan

Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actress, Nigaar Z Khan at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 in Mumbai

Nigaar Z Khan
TV actress

"When Negar was in India there was this huge confusion on (phone) calls. You could say that's why I changed the spelling of my first name."

Jinal_love > Hi Nigaar, I am one of your biggest fans!! I loved your acting in Hum Toh Hai Na ! Can you tell me what is your favorite colour and what kind of food do you like?
Nigaar Z Khan > Thank you for the compliment. My favourite colour is white. I love Indian food.

Mini > Hi Nigaar. Speaking of identity crisis, aren't you swamp with calls asking whether you are the same 'Nigar' who was deported to Norway? How have you handled it? Do you have any interesting anecdote to tell us?
Nigaar Z Khan > Even when she was in India there was this huge confusion on calls. That's why you can also say that I changed the spelling of my first name and made it 'Nigaar.' Now that she has gone I feel sad for her, but I am happy that people know (now) which "Nigaar" I am.

Ram > Do people know you as 'Sheetal' of (TV serial) Lipstick or as Nigaar?
Nigaar Z Khan > People know me as Nigaar who once played 'Sheetal' on TV.

Jkli > Which was the turning point in your life?
Nigaar Z Khan > doing Lipstick was the turning point in my life. It was the best platform any new comer could get (in acting).

Malathi581 > Have you signed on any movie?
Nigaar Z Khan > No dear, not interested yet.

Norma > Hey Nigaar, any plans of settling down?
Nigaar Z Khan > Would love to one day when I find my Mr. Right.

Jini > Why are you not interested in doing films? Is it because of the casting couch stories? Tell us honestly.
Nigaar Z Khan > I just think it's (film industry) a wild world and very different from the TV industry. I just don't think that I am ready to step in that world.

Anisha > Hey Nigaar. Tell us something about your family background?
Nigaar Z Khan > I have a huge family. We are five siblings in all and the family is very close knit. The best family in the world. We are four sisters and one brother.

Malathi581 > What are the other serials you are doing?
Nigaar Z Khan > Presently, I am doing a serial called Protima and another one is Ayushman .

Aamirnov20 > Basically you come from which state of India?
Nigaar Z Khan > Maharashtra. I am from Pune.

Anisha > What you do to keep yourself fit?
Nigaar Z Khan > Eating right because I don't get the time to workout. I try to eat lots of fruits and avoid oily and sweet stuff.

Raj > Let me know your D.O.B?
Nigaar Z Khan > 2nd of May, 1979.

Neerav_greatest > What are your future plans? Are you satisfied with your career/life?
Nigaar Z Khan > I am very satisfied. I think it's going in the right direction. I am not hurrying it up. I want to do good roles. I want work satisfaction along with being monetary satisfaction. I prefer to take each day as it comes.

Clod > Both you and your model sister Gauhar are immensely talented? Is it in your genes? How did you acquire so much talent?
Nigaar Z Khan > Thank you. I think it's been gifted from my parents. I wouldn't say (it is) genetically but their (parental) moral support and belief in us is so immense that we are god gifted.

Aamirnov20 > What type of serials do you like to do?
Nigaar Z Khan > Any serial that gives me a (good) role and satisfaction as an actress.

Neerav_greatest > Does the casting couch exist in the TV industry?
Nigaar Z Khan > No dear, I don't think the television industry is interested in anything besides talent and professionalism.

Raj > Oh! Well you are younger to me! So party is in store. Well dear, what are your hobbies?
Nigaar Z Khan > Glad to know Raj that I am younger than you. Well, my hobbies are reading and playing with my palm top.

Anisha > What is the essence of being an Indian woman?
Nigaar Z Khan > I think Indian women are full of ethics. Today they are growing and want to explore the outside world. No matter what they do in life, if they follow the right principles imbibed in them by their parents, they will always come back home with a proud soul.

Jigs > I have a partly dumb and a partly intelligent question for you-- but please don't mind and do answer it. What do you think you are- self-made or 'MAN' made and why?
Nigaar Z Khan > I am very much a self-made woman. Each rupee that I made is because of my own hard work. I earned my first rupee at the age of 16.

Neerav_greatest > If not a TV serial actress what would you be? What do you think about saas-bahu melodrama being shown on television?
Nigaar Z Khan > If not an actress I would like to be a successful housewife. As for the saas-bahu melodramas, till the time it is a hit with TV viewers, it runs.

Sunil > Which new serials are you going to be featured in the immediate future?
Nigaar Z Khan > Presently, I will not like to talk about that. I am a little superstitious about that so I would like my work to speak for it self when the right time comes.

Hemu.hemu > What is the most beautiful thing in this world according to you?
Nigaar Z Khan > For me, the most beautiful being in the world today is my niece. She is the new girl in our family.

Cassy > What is the secret of your dazzling smile and chiseled looks?
Nigaar Z Khan > Chiseled? Did I hear it right? No dear, I am quite chubby on my cheeks Hahhaha! A happy soul is the secret of my smile.

Mannie > Who is your dream man? Do you still have that big crush on Abhishek Bachchan?
Nigaar Z Khan > I wonder if god's made him (my dream man). I quite like Abhishek Bachchan. He will always be one of my favourites.

Naina > How did you react to Shobha De's recent criticism about you that you are a 'publicity gimmick queen'?
Nigaar Z Khan > I am sure she was talking about the other Negar (from Norway) because I don't think I will ever create that image.

Ryu > What's gonna happen next in your life any future plans?
Nigaar Z Khan > As I said earlier, I take each day as it comes. I have to yet achieve a lot as an actress. Presently I would like to concentrate on my work only.

Hemu.hemu > What is your dream in life?
Nigaar Z Khan > My dream would be that my life will be complete the day I give birth to my child.

Rek > Are you modelling still?
Nigaar Z Khan > No, I am not because acting takes up all my time.

Roma > Why do you keep such a low profile?
Nigaar Z Khan > Because I am a Taurean (zodiac sign) by birth. And it is the earth sign. I like to keep my feet well routed on the ground.

Sonal > You won Femina Look of the Year way back in 1998. What did you do after that? And why did you not get into TV right away?
Nigaar Z Khan > I was the finalists of Femina Look of the year, not the winner. I was a fashion model for three years after that. I think, everything happens as and when it's supposed to happen.

Hemu.hemu > How do you spend your free time?
Nigaar Z Khan > By sleeping, that's it!

Amisha > What are the qualities you want in your Mr. Right?
Nigaar Z Khan > I think that in any relationship the two things that I value the most is trust and understanding. The rest just falls in place.

Majestic > Hi, how does it feel to be praised by the great Zeenie "Zeenat Aman" who just adores your role in Lipstick . Any comments?
Nigaar Z Khan > I didn't know about this at all. You just made my day! I have no words to express how happy I am .

Hemu.hemu > Do you like partying with friends, going to picnics?
Nigaar Z Khan > I love partying with friends though I hardly get any time. I think, just being with friends is a party by itself.

Lili > Has it been a struggle to be an actress?
Nigaar Z Khan > I never thought I'd be an actress. I have not really struggled hard but definitely tried to learn a lot of things about acting. I think I was quite lucky to start with a project like Lipstick.

Mona > What's your role in Ayushman ?
Nigaar Z Khan > It's my first positive role on one of the popular channels. It's about this girl who didn't fulfill her responsibilities once because she was a very weak girl by nature. But after seven years, she comes back to her family realising that life was about striving and fulfilling ones responsibilities.

Rohan > Tell me, how is life after becoming a known face?
Nigaar Z Khan > For me, life was beautiful as a child, even in my college days and it is as beautiful now. Becoming a known face has not changed anything in my private life. For my family and friends I am the same Nigaar who came from Pune to Mumbai.

Sign Off Message > It's a small request to all my viewers. I am not the 'Negar' who got deported from India to Norway. I am an Indian citizen. There is this huge difference between the two of us. I am no item girl. I would like all of you to please know this. Love you all. Thanks a lot for appreciating my work. Love, Nigaar Z Khan

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A still from Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka

A still from Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki

A still from India Calling

A still from Jet Set Go

Shooting in the Rain...

Several shooting schedules of television serials were disrupted due to heavy rains in the city. For instance, Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi didn't have a fresh episode for telecast on Wednesday! Sapana Patil Poojary talks to some producers to find out how they fared...

Kinnari Mehtaa, producer, Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka
When shooting for a television serial, we run on very tight schedules. Be it the rains, accidents or a death in the family, the shooting has to take place. So when it poured on Tuesday, we arranged for special buses for our artists to travel. Our sets are located at the Aarey colony and the artists live mainly in Andheri, while Sachin (Shroff) lives in Chembur. They were very co-operative and despite the heavy rains they agreed to report on the sets.

Sandiip Sikcand, Creative head, Balaji Telefilms
We didn't let the rains affect our schedules. We carried on the shooting for most of our serials except Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki. We didn't shoot for Kahani… on Tuesday because the sets on Sankraman got flooded. Thankfully, one day of not shooting for Kahani... didn't hamper our telecast.

Shrishti Behl Arya, producer, India Calling and Twinkle Beauty Parlour
We didn't shoot on Tuesday because the rains didn't allow any of our actors to step out of their homes. But we made up for that by shooting late in the night. The sets of both serials are under the same roof, and there was no damage. While shooting for a television serial, every hour matters. And luckily there was no problem from the telecast point of view.

Vipul Shah, producer Jet Set Go
Our shooting was not scheduled for the days it rained heavily. We were scheduled to shoot today (July 6) but cancelled it because we didn't want to risk our lives. However it turned out to be a bright day! We will have to work out a common date when all the four hosts of the show will be available for the shoot. We are not yet facing telecast problems. But we will have to seek permission from airport authorities to shoot on another day.

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There are some actors who are a constant in certain filmmakers' movies. We aren't talking about Shah Rukh Khan in Karan Johar's films or Hrithik Roshan in every Rakesh Roshan flick. We're talking about the less obvious, smaller roles that you'd miss if you weren't looking; like Mohnish Behl in Sooraj Bharjatya's films, or Kirron Kher in Yash Chopra's films. Sandipan Dalal uncovers other such jodis.

Ayub Khan
(Director saab: Prakash Jha)
Knowing each other: Initially, I shared a professional relationship with him. Gradually, we became friends. Prakashji is an extremely evolved person and his horizon is much wider when it comes to the basic understanding of life. I stuck to him for my selfish reasons, and by now, I have done a couple of films with him.
Body of work: Mrityudand happened accidentally when Atul Agnihotri stepped out. I was roped in and after that, I have done Gangaajal and Apaharan.

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