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When Rakshanda Khan did an M F Husain...

The actress travelled barefoot from Heathrow to Mumbai, after her chappal gave way

Sapana Patil Poojary

Always keep a pair of spare footwear handy. This was the lesson television actress Rakshanda Khan learnt while travelling from London recently. Khan usually comes across as someone who is conscious about the way she carries herself. But she was left with little choice but to keep her prim and propah self aside as she travelled half way across the globe wearing nothing but a pair of airline socks!

The actress was in the United States where she was a guest at a charity event for cancer patients. Rakshanda recalls, "I had gone to the US for a charity event which Pankaj Udhas is associated with. Sunil Gavaskar and Shatrughan Sinha had also come. While returning, I came via Heathrow. And after I had checked in at the Heathrow airport, the strap of my chappal gave way! I was so embarrassed!"

Khan says she usually has a pair of footwear in her cabin baggage, but didn't this time. She says, "I didn't know what to do! I usually keep a pair of shoes in my hand baggage, but this time I didn't because it was a long journey. And the rest of my baggage was checked in. Also, I generally wear sneakers on flight. But as luck would have it I decided to give them a pass this time."

Khan had almost given in to the idea of being entirely barefoot throughout the journey. She says, "I thought I would have to emulate M F Husain. But I found a way out. I wore the socks given by the airline and made my journey to India. It was good that I was wearing a pair of jeans."

But she took it all in her stride. She says, "I kept laughing all my way back. This was a first for me…" And hopefully also the last, we say.

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Shabbir hurt on the sets
Friday, June 30, 2006 18:26 IST

Young and restless

Prachi Desai tells Anil Merani that she will never be one to expose on TV owing to her good upbringing.

The most common image that comes in mind when you think of a 17-year-old girl is that of a babe studying in college and spending time with her friends. However, Prachi Desai who plays the lead role of 'Baani' in Zee TV's Kasamh Se, is totally opposite to that image. While girls of her age frequent malls and cafs, this Gujju chic is working long shifts non-stop to keep her viewers entertained.

Would you tell us something about your background?

I come from a close-knit family in Gujarat, which includes my folks and elder sister. I completed my schooling from there and later on, came to Pune for higher studies.

How did you land up in Mumbai?

I was studying in Pune and had almost finished my junior college. It so happened that one day I came to know about this audition Balaji was having for Kasamh Se. I casually walked in and auditioned. What followed was a call from the production house and I was here, in Mumbai after spending one and a half year in Pune.

That means you left your studies incomplete?

Yes, I had no other option. Either I could complete my studies, or I could have pursued my dream – of becoming an actor.

Don't you think you are making a mistake by not completing your studies before leaping into Tellywood?

That's true, but then acting is my passion. I do intend to at least complete my graduation though. It would not be in physiology (which I wanted to do earlier) as I would have to do some simpler course given the fact that it would be through correspondence.

You are playing the eldest of the three sisters in Kasamh Se, when actually you are the youngest of them all!

Yes, it's funny, but you know how television works. The three of us really gel well; we have loads of fun on the sets. We are like sisters only.

How different are you from your character 'Baani'?

'Baani' is a very serious and responsible girl for whom her sisters are everything, I on the other hand, am a very care free girl. A happy-go-lucky teenager.

New Serials this 2006
On Zee TV Kasamh Se This is the story of three sisters – Bani, Pia and Rano who live in the beautiful town of Mount Abu. All three sisters are different from each other. The oldest sister, Bani (Prachi Desai), is content with life. The second, Pia (Roshni) dreams of marrying a rich man and the youngest, Rano (Arunima) wants to achieve her goal of becoming a rich business tycoon. The story is about how these three sisters go to live in Mumbai with a millionaire uncle when their father dies and how they come to terms with the huge culture shock. The show also stars Ram Kapoor as the rich uncle and Naman Shaw, a finalist of Zee Cinestars Ki Khoj in an important role. Look forward to loads of drama and huge sets in this Ekta Kapoor show.

Mamta
Mamta, as the name suggests is about motherhood. It is the story of a young surrogate mother who is first told that her child is still born but later comes to know that the baby is alive but not in safe hands. The serial tells the story of an unhappily married man who falls in love with the mother of his surrogate child. With such twists and turns, looks like Mamta is the usual family drama with a strange twist. The show stars Anand Suryavanshi, Preeti Puri and Neha Mehta (of Ayushmaan fame) in the lead.
Business Baazigar
The concept of this show comprises of entrepreneurs coming forth with their ideas and the ones with the most innovative and unusual concept will get complete financing from Zee TV for beginning the project. Touted to be another reality show, Business Baazigar is supposed to be Zee honcho Subhash Chandra's brainchild.
On Star One - Krimson Skies Krimson Skies is all about music and the stage. With Amit Tandon in the lead role of a singer and Amarr Upadhyay, Moonmoon and Abhinav Kapoor (Shravan of Kasautii Zindagi Kay) in key roles, this show promises to be an interesting one. Naturally, Amit Tandon will be singing for this show. Karbon Kopy Karbon Kopy is said to be a fictional thriller on the lines of X-Files. Shubha Verma (Tanisha of Kasautii) is playing the lead role of a Delhi-based model with a troubled past who comes to Mumbai. Sumeet Sachdev plays the man from her past. Yash Tonk's character loves Shubha but she ends up marrying someone else. It is supposed to be an edge of the seat thriller with paranormal situations and will go on air by March.
Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka This show is supposed to be a Cinderella-like story based on, believe it or not, Ekta Kapoor's life! Nimmo's two elder sisters are high profile models but Nimmo is happy being a nobody. Earlier called Kannu Ki Kismat Mein Kya Hai, the show has the protagonist turning into a television tycoon a la Ekta. A new girl called Sanchita, who was spotted by Ekta at a party, is playing the lead. Navneet Nishan will also be seen as Nimmo's cunning and scheming chachi. Nimmo is in love with Vikrant (Sanjit Bedi) but ends up marrying Kunal (Hiten Tejwani), a rich tycoon. Incidentally, Vikrant is Kunal's best friend and also works in his office. Dolly Thakore, the renowned theatre actress makes her debut with this show opposite Dara Singh as Nimmo's dadi.
On Sony Kandy Floss Kandy Floss, which has a television magazine concept will be anchored by Archana Puran Singh and an animated character called Kandy. Both will take the viewers on a round of the party and gossip on TV. Kandy is being modelled around a stylish, catty and sophisticated page 3 socialite. This new show will be on air by mid-January.
Khush Raho Tum Sada
This one-hour afternoon daily will see Anuj Saxena back on Sony after Kkusum. Set in a middle-class household, Anuj has the responsibility of his three sisters which often leads to conflicts between him and his wife Anupama Varma. Gaurav Gera (Nandu) plays the elder sister's husband and Gaurav Chanana is the younger sister's boyfriend.
Kabhie To Nazar Milao
Though the promos of this show are on air, the story line is not very clear. This Sony show stars Sudeepa Singh, a Zee Cinestars Ki Khoj finalist in the lead role of a blind girl, Sunaina.
Paisa Bhari Padega
This is Sony's new reality show where television actors will have to literally battle it out to win a huge booty. There will be actors like Rucha Gujrati, Narayani Shastri, Tassnim Sheikh and Nausheen Ali Sardar who will compete under the 'Bahu' category and Gaurav Chopra, Sameer Kochchar and Bhairavi Raichura, among others, in the 'Fit and Healthy' category. Shot completely in the natural surroundings of Hrishikesh, Paisa Bhari Padega will have these celebs battling out in adventure sports like water rafting, trekking, cycling and even a treasure hunt.
On Star Plus Viraasat This ambitious show by Ravi Baghban Chopra is touted to be a business drama. The show revolves around the character of an ex-Miss India played by Pooja Ghai Rawal who is playing a role with grey shades for the first time. Amarr Upadhyay has also been signed for the lead. Apparently the show will go on air by February when Kaun Banega Crorepati – 2 ends its current season. Aman Varma also plays an out and out negative role for the first time.

By Televisionpoint.com Team

Now, Ram Kapoor collapses on the sets of Kasamh Se

TV actors passing out on the sets, on account of stress or fatigue, seems to have become the norm. Recently, Ram Kapoor, who plays Jai Walia in Kasamh Se, blacked out while shooting for an important scene in the serial.

The actor tried to reach for a chair, but lost his balance and fainted. The shoot was put on hold for a while until he felt better. It's being said that Ram has been quite stressed of late, more so, after his wife, Gautami Gadgil's delivery.

The actor tries to pack as much as he can in a single day so he can spend more time with his new-born. It?s not unusual for actors to work beyond the scheduled hours. And the Kasamh Se unit in particular is working on a zero-episode bank. A few months ago, Roshni Chopra, who plays Pia in the same serial had fainted after shooting non-stop for 44 hours!

What?s really surprising is that no actor is compaining. Maybe with the sums they make daily, they prefer to keep mum.

Queen Khan of TV
Sunday, July 02, 2006 18:46 IST

Nausheen & Shabbir: Yeh nazdeekiyaan

Ahluwalia seemed to be very close with the actress at her recent birthday bash
khaas dosti: Nausheen Ali Sardar and Shabbir Ahluwalia
Vickey Lalwani
vickey.lalwani@mid-day.com

Ever since she broke up with Vikas Kalantri, Nausheen Ali Sardar has kept a low profile. But all that changed when she threw a rocking her birthday bash at Kinos Cottage in Versova on June 29. At the party, her closeness with actor Shabbir (Rishi of Kahiin To Hoga) Ahluwalia was very evident.
Growing fondness
Adds our source, "Nausheen is very happy these days. You can see it on her face. It's all thanks to Shabbir. They are very are very fond of each other." When Nausheen unveiled her round cake, her friends at the party teased her that she should've ordered for a heart-shaped cake.
Nausheen describes her budding feelings for Shabbir with the oft-repeated, 'we are good friends' routine. "Shabbir is a buddy. I got to know him in Malaysia where we were together for Fear Factor show. But then, there I developed friendship with other male actors like Vikas Sethi and Mukul Dev, too. We have become part of a group and we all hang out together.
Nausheen claims that she has never been with Shabbir alone. "Actually, the group is quite big — Sonia Rakkar, Swetta Keswani, Riva Bubber, Salil Ankola and his wife Pari, Mukul Dev, Vikas Sethi, Shabbir and myself."
Laughing together
Our source reveals that Shabbir even has a pet name for Ali. He calls her Naushad. Nausheen shoots back, "From my college days, I am very tomboyish. That's why the name Naushad. Vikas and Mukul also call me Naushad. We all meet together. We have many common topics to chat. Like this Fear Factor contestant I cannot name, we all had a very funny experience with her and spend lots of time talking and laughing about her."
No actors for me
Nausheen reveals that she and Shabbir have talked about the fact that people are talking about them as a couple. Is it possible that this relationship becomes more meaningful? A long pause before Nausheen replies, "I don't think so. I don't want to fall in love with an actor."
Ex-boyfriend Kalantri did not forget to wish Nausheen at the stroke of midnight. "It was very sweet of him to call. Of course, I had invited him. He was in China and so couldn't be at my party."