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Arman Sir's wife on show

While the audience is praying that Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin runs its final show, Sony is in no mood of bidding adieu. And funnily, Manini De's broken leg has created quite a development on the show. We hear the Kkusum number three, Shilpa Saklani, will be entering the track to make up for De's absence.

Last seen 'toothless' on Nach Baliye she will now double up with hubby Apoorva Agnihotri and appear in a (thank God!) cameo role. This happens to be their first shot at appearing together in a serial. The couple is sure going to enjoy the acting.

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K3G expected to replace Jassi...

Will she be the next Jassi?

Sapana Patil

With the onslaught of new shows, another entrant does not come as any surprise. Except that the show called Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham is expected to replace the very popular Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin when it launches this April.

Deepa Parab, last seen as the protagonist Jia on Zee's now extinct show Reth, is all set to play the lead and will be paired opposite Amit Jain, popularly known as Ronit of Ye Meri Life Hai.

The serial is produced by Shobhana Desai who has serials like, Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka and Hum Pardesi Ho Gaye (which marked Perizaad Zorabian's television debut) and the on-going Mamta to her credit.

K3G deals with the status of women in India, where Parab plays the daughter-in-law in the family. "It shows how some women get so involved taking care of the family that they ignore their own life,"says Parab. "The serial shows how women have to compromise in all walks of life. Like Reth, I have a non-glamorous look in this serial too. After working on Reth for two years, life had become a little monotonous. I had decided to avoid television for some time and do only commercials. But the project sounded interesting and I decided to go ahead with it. It feels nice to do good work, it gives me immense satisfaction."

This serial apart, Parab is awaiting the release of her Marathi film, Kshan (Moment).

• The serial shows how women have to compromise in all walks of life— Deepa Parab

Love in the time of saas-bahu sagas

Tony-Deeya's Singh's show to replace two shows on Zee TV

Reena Thapar Kapoor

After the success of their shows Banegi Apni Baat and Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, producer-director duo Tony and Deeya Singh are ready to re-create their magic on the small screen afresh, with their new show Jab Love Hua.

The show will be telecast on Zee TV. Word has it that Jab Love Hua has been positioned to replace Zee's two high-profile shows, Sarkaar and Rabba Ishq Na Hove.

"Yes, the show will premiere next month," says Deeya Singh. "I'm told that it will take the time slot that is currently occupied by Sarkaar and Rabba... Sudeep Sahir, (who starred in the 'Channa ve...' remix) model and newcomer Priya Badlani will play the romantic lead in Jab Love Hua."

Naturally one can't talk to Deeya Singh and not pose the obvious question: Will Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi go off air soon? "Yes, Jassi... will go off air soon, but I cannot give you the exact date," she replies. "Right now it's going on, and it will continue to do so until the channel tells us to wind up. We've left it to Sony TV to announce Jassi's farewell date."

Meanwhile the husband-wife duo is busy canning and giving final touches to their brand new show. Let's hope Jab Love Hua uplifts Zee TV's dipping viewership.

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Money talks

If you thought that only films had big budgets, you've got to think again. Here's a peek into how much moolah goes into making TV soaps

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

This is perhaps the costliest show on the small screen. It is said that every episode of the show costs around Rs 18 lakh. Tulsi's elegant saris and Mihir's expensive suits definitely don't come cheap. The fees charged by these actors only add to it. The show is still going strong and hence neither the producer nor the channel is complaining.

Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin

Jassi's heavy duty saris account for most of the money spent on this show. Each outfit that the duckling-turned-swan wears costs Rs 20,000 and above. The approximate cost per episode of the show is Rs 10 lakh. This also makes the show the costliest one on the channel. To cut costs, the Jassi… team often shoots in bungalows instead of constructing sets.

Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka

It costs Rs 4 lakh on an average to make one episode of this serial. Around Rs 2 lakh is spent on the stars, collectively. The cost of technicians is another Rs 1 lakh. Despite having made detailed calculations of the amount required, budgets tend to swell up by 20 to 25 per cent every time. Sets, equipments and production costs (editing and dubbing) constitute an extra Rs 2 lakh.

Kasautii Zindagi Kay

Since Balaji shows have high production values and expensive stars, Kasauti Zindagi Kay costs no less than a whopping Rs 13 lakh per episode. Designer clothes and grand sets leave no room for cutting costs.

Shararat

This weekly show runs on a modest budget of Rs 4 lakh per episode. Barring veteran Farida Jalal, the entire cast of the show is relatively new. However, no compromise is made on production values. This show has been successfully running for three years


Ek Ladki Anjaani Si

One episode of the serial costs approximately Rs 6 lakh. Artistes' wages constitute 25 to 30 per cent of the budget. Technicians and creative people take up another 35 per cent. The balance is spent on location and production.

Another Mandira in the making?

Manini De to host a cricket show starting today, a la Ms Bedi

Reena Thapar Kapoor

Manini De might be the next Mandira Bedi in the making. After playing the ditsy Pari in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, Manini will be hosting a daily cricket commentary show called Not Just Cricket for the Eurasia cricket series along with VJ-turned-actor Gaurav Kapoor. The show will be aired on Sahara One from today.

Manini is the third actress from the television world to host a cricket-based show, her predecessors being Ruby Bhatia and Mandira Bedi.

While Manini is excited about the show, she is apprehensive about the reaction it will generate. "I'm looking forward to it, as it is my first time," she says. About the show she says: "The channel has asked me to be myself in the show. I know that I've played a certain character that has become my identity but this is a serious job. I'm going to try my best to give it my best shot."

She is also looking forward to working with her co-host, Kapoor. "I'm sure having Gaurav around is going to be great fun. Apart from the serious discussions we'll be also adding the light moments to the show," says Manini. In the past Mandira Bedi had been very successful while doing a similar show – Extraa Innings. Mandira's popularity had scaled such heights that her clothes and hairdos had become a style statement. What is Manini look going to be like? "My look will be Indo western and very stylish. I've my own style and charisma. I've given my designer categorical instructions on presenting me in an intelligent way. I'm not going to just add the glamour element to the show," says Manini.

What about being intimidated by the comparisons that will be drawn with Mandira? "I've not taken over Mandira's job. What she did in Extraa Innings was outstanding and commendable," she says. "It takes courage to sit amongst experts and talk about the game. She did a fabulous job during World Cup. As for me, I'm only trying to deliver the goods to the best of my ability. Honestly, I'm nervous. On second thoughts, I feel I must call Mandira and take some tips from her. She is a gutsy woman."

Is Manini well-versed with the game? "I am not going to pretend to be an expert. My knowledge of cricket is very basic. I have never been an avid watcher of the sport but whenever India plays Pakistan I make it a point to catch the game," she says. "Currently, I'm reading books on cricket and talking to experts to brush up on my cricket knowledge.