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Archana Bhatt, who plays Pragati in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki talks to Alok Hisaria about how she landed the role, her Remix connection and how Hrithik Roshan and Rajeev Khandelwal are her favourite actors.

Q How did you land the role of Pragati?
After people at Balaji saw one of my Remix episodes, I got a call from them for an audition. Thankfully it went off well and I got the chance to work in one of the best shows on Indian television.

Q You are the third Remix star to join Kahaani… how does it feel?
It's good to see my old gang back with me. We indulge in a lot of masti whenever there is a break. I don't feel like a new comer here and the new unit members are also very nice and co-operative.

Q You are shown as a plump girl in the show. Are we going to soon see a makeover?
(laughs) This is how I look in real life too so I don't think there is going to be any makeover.

Q Who will be your love interest in the show?
I have no idea about that, I have just started working.

Q Who are your favourite movie and television actors?
Hrithik Roshan and Rajeev Khandelwal are my favourites.

Q What are your other projects?
At the moment I am only with Balaji. I just want to concentrate on my role as Pragati.

Q Going by how scripts change, will your character feature on the show for along time to come?
I don't know anything about the length of my role but I think it is going to be good as Balaji has asked me for bulk dates.

Q How did you get into acting?
I have been into drama and acting from college. I was a member of our college cultural team and also used to participate in inter-college drama competitions and festivals. After graduation I joined professional Gujrati theatre and did a lot of plays. One day I heard about people auditioning for Remix. I too went along, gave it my best shot and got selected.

Q How was your first day in Balaji, were you nervous?
This was not the first time I am facing the camera. I have done shows like Remix, Kaajal and Twinkle Beauty Parlour. Instead, I was excited on my first day at Balaji.

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Jan 2007 will see veteran actress Aroona Irani's AK Films put forth a new
serial on Sahara One for her loyal viewers. The new show is titled Doli Sajaa Ke and is directed by Pawan Sahu. The story deals with father-daughter relationship in the backdrop of a modern yet to some extent superstitious society, which regards the female protagonist as unlucky.

The father-daughter relationship is highlighted as the story revolves around
the death of wife and the birth of daughter. Anuj Saxena who plays Barkha Bisht's dad was never averse to the idea of playing father to a contemporary heroine, as the versatile actor puts it, "I have played father to Aashka and Rucha in Kkusum. I have no qualms in playing Barkha's father, after all it
is only acting. I might be father in this serial and a young hero in another."

The other starcast comprises of the main lead being played by Manoj Bidvvai along with Amit Sarin. Manoj who is all geared up to tie the knot with Raavee Gupta this
weekend in Goa, has worked with Aroona earlier in Zameen se Aasman Tak on
Sahara One and Tum Bin Jaaon Kahan on Zee TV. He is quite elated as he says,
"Yes, it is a pleasure to work with Aroonaji." Elaborating on his character,
he reveals, "It is the story of two families. I play Ved, a mamma's boy who
is engaged to Barkha, but when my mother discovers that she brings bad luck,
my engagement to her is broken and I marry someone else."n the relevance of the title, Manoj explains, "the heroine is supposed to be unlucky because on her birth, her mother dies and then many incidents follow to reinstate her bad luck. The title is relevant kyonki uski doli sajti hai, magar shaadi nahin hoti."

Manoj plays the main lead

On the relevance of the title, Manoj explains, "the heroine is supposed to be unlucky because on her birth, her mother dies and then many incidents follow to reinstate her bad luck. The title is relevant kyonki uski doli sajti hai, magar shaadi nahin hoti."
The recently married actor Amit Sarin provides the third angle to the love triangle. Yet another gripping soap from Aroona Irani's production after Desh Mein Nikhala Hoga Chand, Mehendi Tere Naam Ki, Rabba Ishq Na Hove and Vaidehi, we are sure this one too will have the home viewers glued to the tv sets on prime time!

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Their real and reel personas are different. One would never find the bahus and bhabhis of serials dressed like their characters or even mouthing the dialogues that they do. But except for the appearance, Saakshi Tanwar feels she is quite like Parvati of Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki. Says Saakshi, "I'm very religious and I make it a point to say my prayers no matter what. My family is everything to me and I can do anything for them; I also respect my elders a lot." Ekta Kapoor says Parvati is very vulnerable. So is Saakshi a vulnerable person too? After thinking for a minute she says, "Yes, I am vulnerable but I can be really strong if I have to. I will never let anyone walk all over me."

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Santa Claus is on its way! The air is thickening with the festivities of Christmas and celebrations are on in full swing.

Here's how a few of our television stars perceive and savour Xmas as Prashant Golecha discovers.

Chetan Hansraj

First thought: Santa Claus and gifts

Celebrations: This is the best time of the year. My wife Lavinia is a Christian and we have recently shifted to a new house so it is as good as decorated, we normally do up our place during this festival. We already have a Christmas tree at home. I very occasionally visit the church too. When I was a kid I used to wait for Christmas.

Sharad Malhotra

First Thought: Red wine, cheese and Santa Claus

Celebrations: It's the time to party! The entire month of December is amazing especially from 25th to 31st which is the best week of every year. Back in Kolkatta we used to get a Christmas tree, decorate the house and attend Club parties. The nostalgic feeling is amazing! I do love to visit the church. Last year I attended the mid-night mass at Mount Mary Bandra and this year too if I pack up timely I will go there. I don't shop for Christmas but I do wear new clothes.

Poonam Gulati

First Thought: Guava Cheese and Marzipan

Celebrations: As I have studied in a convent school, Christmas is a very special festival. In my early childhood I used to play baby Jesus and Bible was the first book that was gifted to me. I still go to Church near my home in Mahim. When something good happens in my life I go to Canossa convent church, which falls in my school campus. I do have an original Christmas tree in my house. Santa makes me nostalgic. Ideally at this time I would love to be in Finland and have a white snowy Christmas.

Dimple Inamdar

First Thought: Tons of happiness and fun

Celebrations: I always look forward to this festival. I have been to churches in Goa and in Mumbai I do visit a church in Mahim sometimes on Wednesday. During Xmas, I don't indulge in special shopping. Ideally I would love to go to Canada to celebrate a white Christmas, there's no spirit as such in our city.

Narayani Shastri

First Thought: Another festival like Diwali or Holi

Celebrations: Most of the time we either go out and party or stay at home. When I used to live in Colaba, we had people belonging to all religions residing in my building. So we used to celebrate Xmas and even visit the church. But now I have shifted base to Andheri and I don't even know my neighbours. I feel all festivals are a reason to celebrate in a cosmopolitan city like Mumbai.

Rajesh Kumar

First Thought: A day for gaiety

Celebrations: I can't celebrate Christmas as TV actors don't get a holiday. In school days, it was one day of freedom and fun. Now it is like just any other day for me. I don't go to church, maybe during my school days I must have visited.

Juhi Parmar

First Thought: Lots of gifts

Celebrations: It's just a festival like other festivals - a happy occasion. And the best part is that the entire world celebrates it! I love to go to a church if I get the time and opportunity.

Poonam Joshi

First Thought: Eating cakes and expecting gifts

Celebrations: Christmas is not typically my festival and I don't celebrate it much. But the very joyous and festive atmosphere kicks off the party mood. I always make it a point to go for a midnight mass every year, but this time because of my tight shoot schedules I may not go.