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MUMBAI: Television and film actor Mohnish Behl's father Colonel Rajneesh Behl died last night after his flat in the high rise building - Sagar Sangeet, situated in the Colaba area of Mumbai, caught fire. The 77 year old Behl suffered third degree burns.

Media reports said that the fire allegedly started in Behl's penthouse apartment. The senior Behl's body was found in a charred condition almost four hours after the fire broke out. Rajneesh Behl was the husband of yesteryears' actress Nutan.

While one media report says that Mohnish was away at a shoot when the incident happened and arrived at the scene later; another says that he, along with his wife and daughter was rescued by firemen. The fire was brought under control only early this morning.

If Aamir Ali had been Abhay Kapoor....

Aamir Ali's only claim to TV fame has been Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.

But there was a time once when he was Nausheen Alii Sardar's boyfriend, a time when both were into modelling. When Nausheen bagged the title role in Kkusum, she wanted him to play Abhay Kapoor. But then, we have it on authority that Ekta was clear about having Anuj Saxena for the role of Abhay. That spelt the end of Nausheen's dreams of having Aamir as her on screen hero.
After Kkusum became a huge hit, Nausheen and Aamir broke off and Vikas Kalantri came into the picture, when Nausheen shot with him and Anuj Saxena for a music video, and she played Vikas's Bhabhi. The reason why Nausheen and Aamir Ali broke off is not known. If Aamir Ali was selected to play Abhay Kapoor then he would have been in a different league in the television industry. Everyone knows that one role of Abhay Kapoor has taken Anuj Saxena places.

Not many however know that Kkusum is one show where most stars today worked once upon a time. The list includes Hiten Tejwani, Tassnim Sheikh, Moonmoon, Manish Goel, Narayani Shastri, Aashish Kaul, Shweta Kawaatra, Manav Gohil...phew! Aamir's really missed the chance of being part of the Kkusum brigade!

Home is where the heart is and the heart is definitely where the family is! This is something that our telly stars seem to believe in. But it's not easy for these actors to manage their family lives given their hectic schedules and erractic timings.

Riya V Anandwala talks to a few telly personalities about the pros and cons of staying with their family.

Abhay Vakil

There are many benefits of staying with the family. Firstly, I get a lot of support from them whenever I am feeling low. Secondly, whenever I am done with a hard day's work, I have someone to look forward too. They are always there in my good or bad times, which is very essential for me. But yes, I cannot have too much of late nights as I have some responsibilities. And then I too feel guilty, that I have my loved one's back home. Another thing is my phone which keeps ringing, which used to annoy them, but now they have got use to it!

Tassnim Sheikh

My family has always been very supportive of me, my mother has been ill before I stepped in the industry, but my father is extremely compassionate whether I am right or wrong. I can't even imagine staying away from my family; I don't have to pay the rent as I have my own house here. My food is always ready, and I need someone to lay the blanket on me at night. All I can see are benefits of staying with them. And I don't want to live without them. The very thought seems like a nightmare and scares me!

Tina Parakh

Living in with my family is a complete boon! The most important benefit is that, when you meet so many people day in and day out one tends to get carried away, but having a family here we have rules and regulations laid down. You have to go back home on time as someone is waiting for you. The second thing is loneliness. There is so much of stress we face everyday, that we really need to discuss about things, which makes us feel good. We don't have to take tensions of paying up electricity and telephone bills, not to worry about the food in the kitchen. Because of my odd working hours my family life gets harmed at times. My parents don't sleep till I go home. Otherwise they are very cool of me coming home late, they never complain at all!

Mona Singh

There are only pros and no cons! Initially, when I moved in here, I didn't have my parents with me, they were still in Pune. Then I realised how important it is to have your parents with you especially when you are in a field like this. It feels good when your family is waiting back home for you, I get to eat ghar ka khana cooked by my mom. It is a major strength for me. Going out late nights was never a problem for me, as my dad was in the army, and there you have to party. Sometimes when I don't go partying for months together, my parents tell me to go! And on the contrary I crib, that I don't want to go.

Gurdeep Kohli

I can just see advantages of living with my family. I am talking about my mom in terms of family, because it's only the two of us staying together. There are no disadvantages at all; on the contrary it is of great help. Everything in my life is taken good care off. My mother doesn't sleep till I am home, and I feel bad about that. My family has been very supportive of me, in the sense that my mom has adjusted to my lifestyle and never complains about it. I think I have ot the best mother, of all what I could ask for!

This is one man who's happy with the deal God has given him! His sentences are punctuated with the word 'fantastic' and he's enjoying every bit of the adulation that he's getting. Kamal Sadanah is the complete rockstar in the truest sense, not only because he's charming and down to earth, but because he has chosen to take failure and pain in his stride and moved on, keeping only the good things in mind....and realised his true calling! The actor is currently doing Kasamh Se, Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.

Ananya Sengupta spoke to the elusive star, who refused to take calls on the sets of his shows, but called back later, keeping his promise!

"I am having a fantastic time"
I am today busy doing three Balaji shows and really it's fantastic. I'm having a great time! Maybe I'm saying all this because I am new and still to expereince the hectic life, but as of now, I am happy! My track is increasing by the day and what really started as a guest appearance has now a whole new dimension. I am happy that my work's being appreciated.

"There's no such thing as 'I didn't get my due!'"
We are all responsible for what we get. I can never get back the young blood or the age that I had when I entered the industry. There are certain things that can happen only when one's young!

"I signed a bunch of bad films"
I never had anybody to guide me! I signed bad films and paid the price. I don't regret them because they gave ne a brilliant lifestyle for sometime, I didn't have to worry about finances and I had absolute independence. I could travel, go water rafting and also explore my spiritual side!

"Marriage has changed me"
Marriage has made my life! It's totally the greatest thing that has happened to me. And now with another baby on the way, life couldn't be better!

"With Karkash, I have explored the new Indian woman"
Karkash talks about male chauvinism. There I have explored my own relationship with my wife. It talks about the challenges that the woman faces in the present day and age. I have tried to expose the double standards that exist in the society!

"Dingy advised me to try out television"
Dingy, (Amrita Singh) advised me to try television. One evening couple of months later, I was offered the role. I didn't discuss anything, just the character and in two days time, I was on! And two months down the line, I am still here!

"Balaji doesn't pay me for taking calls on the sets"
I think it's unprofessional to take calls on the sets of the shows I am doing! It's not because I enjoy having journalists chase me, but because, I think it's unfair! I don't think

"I haven't spoken to Ekta Kapoor yet"
I had known Ekta during my school days. But I haven't spoken to her or met her since! Now, I am doing three of her shows, I guess I am just plain lucky!

"There should be an award for the creative guys at Balaji"
I am totally amazed at the way that the guys work here! They change tracks, complicate things and not only manage to remember what's happening in the different tracks, but also manage to sort them out finally!

"The actors here make no fake efforts to be friendly..."
All the actors on the sets of these shows made me feel amazing when I first started out. They treat you as if you are the latest member to join the family. They helped me to adjust to everything around me. They are very professional, they come on time and kleave when their work is done!

"I will not do movies again"
No movies for me ever again! I'm happy with what I have.