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You seem to be obsessed with reality shows nowadays.

I am not obsessed with reality shows; but I enjoy doing them because in reality shows I am not bound by a script. I have some creative freedom. It all began when I won the very first reality show (Comedy Circus) I took part in. Uska ek high hota hai. If I had not won Comedy Circus I would have been discouraged. Also, I have the time because I am doing just one serial at the moment.

Is money a motivating factor?

Definitely, money matters. Who doesn't want money today? In reality shows, aap masti bhi karte raho aur uske like aapko paise bhi mil rahe hain. What more can one ask for?

Now you are going to participate in a dancing reality show, Zara Nachke Dikha. Aren't you afraid that the joke could be on you this time?

It is not that I don't have any music sense or rhythm in me. It's just that I am not a professional or trained dancer. Neither have I taken Shiamak Davar's classes nor have I done any dancing reality shows before this. But I do know how to dance. I know that if I keep doing it, I will learn; I am getting to learn for free!

When did you discover your flair for comedy?

Comedy has been a part of me for a long time. After Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii my image became a bit serious. When Comedy Circus came along, I thought of having some fun. And all of a sudden people woke up to the realisation that I could do comedy too.

Talking about Kahaani..., don't you get bored of doing the same show for almost eight years?

Just tell me one thing - if I leave this show to do another serial, what novelty will that serial have? We do not have any stories left to tell. Of late, we are at the mercy of real life incidents; we pick them up as soon as they occur. Whether it's on Zee, Sony or Star Plus, we are just re-packaging the old things with new faces. There is a certain degree of loyalty in me and I enjoy a camaraderie with my team so I want to be a part of Kahaani till the end.

What is your off-screen relationship with costar Saakshi Tanwar?

She is like my friend, partner and buddy. It's a rare relationship. Saakshi and I are there for each other; and I am not saying it just for the sake of saying it. I share a similar relationship with Kiran (Karmarkar) too. We are like a family.

Does the maxim 'familiarity breeds contempt' hold true in the case of the Kahaani ... team?

We help each other but do not get into each other's personal space.

What if you had a sugar-coated bhabhi like Parvati in real life?

I would love to have a bhabhi (whether like Parvati or not); it would be good because she will offload some of my work pressure.

How would you rate the wives/women you have shared the screen with in Kahaani ... ?

I think Shweta (Kawatra) would be the best. Meeta (Vashisth) was good too. We started together so Shweta lent Pallavi's character a certain finesse.

Have you invited Ekta's ire after accepting the reality shows?

I have been very fortunate because I have never had any clash with her. She knows me very well. Before Kahaani too, I had done serials with her. I do not deny that I owe my success to Balaji. My best roles have come from Ekta but I believe in variety. I keep charging myself up by getting into these spaces where I can try out new things.

Given a choice, what would you choose between reality shows and fiction?

I love to flow with the tide; and right now reality is in. Besides, fiction shows make tremendous demands on your commitment.

People say that you look a lot like Rishi Kapoor...

I take it as a compliment. Rishi Kapoor has been one of the most natural actors in our industry; I am very fond of him. But I have never tried to copy him. If I resemble him, I can't help it.

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Rupali Ganguly has found her Mr. Right

Rupali Ganguly has finally found the man of her dreams. The actress known for her cry baby image is a happy woman these days.

Rupali has someone very special in her life and she is not denying it. Buzz is that she is even planning marriage with him but till then she wants to keep him under wraps. Rupali's parents had been looking for a match for Rupali since quite some time and now, that she has found the love of her life, her parents are ecstatic.

Rupali narrates her love story, "I don't want to reveal his name but he is not from the entertainment industry. We were friends since quite a long time. Gradually, our friendship turned into romance and today, he is one of the most special people of my life. My parents have approved him but I don't want to marry this year at least. Fortunately, I have got good work to do this year and I want to focus on it. I will think about marriage only next year. My boyfriend and me do talk marriage but we are in no hurry."

Sure Rupali. After all nobody in the glam industry is ever in a hurry to tie the knot.

Of late there are many new things happening in the very old show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. After getting Trishna's character back, the show is now getting Chotu and Gauri back for a love story.

The role of Chotu is played by Bharat Chawda and Shivangi Sharma is essaying the role of Gauri. The two actors are returning after a gap of two months. Chotu and Gauri were married to each other. Chotu's character was evicted from the show as he was shown to be sentenced to prison and Gauri leaves the Agarwal house in anguish as Parvati sends Chotu to jail.

Nivedita Basu, the Creative head of Balaji says, "We are going to show the love story of a criminal. Chotu wants to start his life afresh with Gauri. Chotu will be released as his sentence in jail is completed and Gauri comes to see him. The two go ahead to live together, separate from the Agarwal house. This love track will run parallel to Trishna's track."

We wonder how long can one flog a dead horse?

Kiran Dubey is on a feel good trip. She has recently been spotted at events for a cause. We saw the pretty Kiran Dubey at the launch of a book on positive thinking with many of her small screen colleagues. Having done that Kiran has now joined hands with schools in Lokhandwala and Juhu to make eco- friendly Ganeshas for this upcoming festival.

"I've decided to give enough time to some cause which makes my soul feel strong," says Kiran

Elaborating she says, "With the help of children we are spreading the eco-friendly message. We have been encouraging people to make such Ganeshas as this will also help save marine life."

But why limit this to Lokhandwala and Juhu only? Well these are the places which are worst affected during the last days of the festival. Most of the people do the Ganesh visarjan (immersion) here so we chose these areas," she adds.

Kiran was last seen doing a cameo in Babul Ka Aangan. So apart from social causes what is there on her professional plate? "Well I'll be doing a film but I can't reveal anything about it as I have not signed the contract yet. All I can just tell you is that this film has been in talks since long for some controversy," she concludes.

Audiences will be surprised to see the on-screen vamp doing social work

The new show titled Ajeeb which is slated to air from 27 2008 August on Wednesday and Thursday will showcase popular TV actors like Saakshi 'Parvati' Tanwar , Shweta 'Prerna' Tiwari , Varun Badola , Tanaaz and Bhakhtiyar Irani .

According to a source from the production house, "The show is a medical thriller and it will show different cases of patients getting robbed of their organs, other goof ups and dark secrets of hospitals."

"The production house has roped in almost all the big TV celebs for the show. Ajeeb is a bundle of episodic stories expected to run for a span of 5-6 months. Tanaaz, Bhaktiyar, Saakshi and Shweta have already shot for the show and next in line is Varun Badola. The production house is also in talks with Raja Bundela," adds another source.

A source close to Shweta Tiwari confirmed the news and said, "Shweta is making a guest appearance in Ajeeb. She has worked with the producer Bonnie Jain on the reality show Yeh Hai Jalwa. Bonnie considers Shweta his lucky mascot. It was a one day shoot where Shweta played a patient."

Bhakhtiyar too confirmed the news and said, "It is a three day shoot and I am playing Tanaaz's husband who is to deliver a baby. She wants me to be with her in the delivery room while she is going through labour pain. The track seems to be close to our real life as Tanaaz has recently delivered and I was present by her side."

Varun Badola who has still not shot for the show says, "I am still to read the script so once that is done I will start the shooting. The question of saying no to Bonnie doesn't arise as he happens to be a very dear friend and whatever he will offer will be worth doing. It is going to be a guest appearance."

Saakshi Tanwar remained unavailable for comments

If sources are to be believed then Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii will bid adieu to the television on the 2nd October and the show that will fill in the vacuum is none other than Balaji's Kasturi. And Kasturi will be replaced with Rajan Shahi's new show which is a love story.

A source from the channel says, "Earlier the new show produced by Rajan Shahi's Director's Kut was to replace Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. But Star doesn't want to take any chances by lunching its new show competing with the high profile 'Bigg Boss 2' that airs at 10:00 pm. That is why the channel has amended its plans and now Rajan's second show will air at 9:30 pm and Kasturi will replace Kahaani as it has its loyal audience. Rajan's new show is slated to go on floors from 24 August."

Another source from the sets of Kasturi says, "I have also heard this but I have not been told officially."

When contacted Rajan Shahi said, "I don't know about the slot and I don't care which slot it airs in. I am more worried about the shooting of the show. I haven't asked the channel. I would be happy with whatever slot they position my new show in."

Nivedita Basu, Creative Head Balaji, said, "I don't know anything about this. We haven't got anything from the channel as yet."

Keertan Adyanthaya, Star Plus G.M. denied the rumours and said, "No, its not true."

With speculations rife we too wonder which show will pay the price to accommodate a new show. Keep watching this space.