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(1) Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 6.1

(2) Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii 5.4

(3) Kasautii Zindagii Kay 5.3

(4) Karam Apnaa Apnaa 3.8

(5) Banoo Mein Teri Dulhann 3.4

(6) Viraasat 3.4

(7) Saat Phere 3.2

(8) Kahiin To Hoga 2.8

(9) Kasamh Se 2.7

(10) Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaann 2.4

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Raja Chaudhary is a happy man as he is now a proud owner of a white Mercedes, which his wife Shweta Tiwari has gifted him on the occasion of their seventh wedding anniversary on December 23.

Back in Mumbai after a holiday to Goa where the couple brought in the New Year, Raja says he was stunned when he saw a Mercedes parked in his parking space instead of their usual Corolla.

"On December 23, Shweta casually took me down and when my eyes fell on the Merc, I thought that it was someone else's car. She was standing beside me but yet not telling me that she had bought it for me. Then I saw a red ribbon around it and it looked extremely new. I looked at her, and the love in her eyes for me said it all."

Secret mission

Shweta decided to buy a Merc when she saw her buoyant hubby sitting behind the steering wheel in his friend's Merc. "On December 15, my friend Anant Saxena had dropped by and he had a Merc. We all went out later, and I asked him if I could drive it.

Shweta was sitting in the front next to me and Anant was on the backseat. She casually asked me if I was enjoying driving a Merc. I said yes, and little did I know that she was secretly making a plan to give me a pleasant surprise."

Raja says Shweta should take the Merc to shoots once in a while. "She should also have fun. It's real fun to drive a Merc. Despite the long drives, there is no fatigue. Plus, she would enjoy driving a car even more now.

After her Lasik surgery, she does not need to wear lenses or spectacles and it's different when you drive with and without spectacles," he says.
Shweta breezes into the conversation and says, "I am currently driving it at
140 km/hr and enjoying every bit of it. In his heart of hearts, Raja always had a desire of having a Merc. But every time, I used to make him shelve his plan. This time, I thought that 'enough is enough' and now let's have it."
'Black'out

Raja says that the choice of the colour was between black and white. Shweta chose white because black vehicles do not suit them. "We had a black Hyundai and met with a few accidents.

An astrologer told us to avoid black colour while buying a vehicle. It's not that we don't wear black, the apprehension is only when it comes to vehicles."

Originally, the couple planned to celebrate New Year at home, without any fanfare but with the arrival of their new car, the plans have changed.

"We've decided to go out and indulge in some revelry. Some of our friends joined us and we returned yesterday," he concludes.

Source: http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article&am p;sectid=12&contentid=20070104021656828c493b384

Price-winning move!

Compared to film stars, who shy away from marriage lest those offers stop coming in, the only problem TV stars face is getting leave sanctioned to get married.

HT Caf spoke to some of the prime time TV stars if marriage affects their career prospects or fan following. Amit Tandon Who: One of the 10 Indian Idol finalists and actor by default What's up: He has acted in Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai and is currently seen as Manthan, the third generation Virani with loads of attitude and a tattoo on his bicep, in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhie Bahu Thi.

D-Day: January 6 to girlfriend Ruby in the US.

Quote unquote: "Marriage doesn't affect my star status of fan following because there's no stopping love. When you meet the right person, you can't fear anything.

"The fans love you because of your performance and not your single status. In fact they find you more desirable after marriage." Rajshree Thakur Who: Saloni, the lead protagonist of Saat Phere Saloni Ka Safar What's up: Made debut in the abovementioned show on Zee about a dark girl who finds it difficult to get married D-Day: Getting married to Sanjyot Vaidya but doesn't want to disclose the date though she says it's in February.

Quote Unquote: "TV actors are closer to the audience in the sense they come to their drawing rooms every day and they are considered as family.

"Besides, the audience is more interested in the character you are playing and not what you do in your personal life." Tina Parakh Who: Mukti in Kasauti Zindagi Kay and Shruti in Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii What's up: Her new show, Ek Se Badhkar Ek, a countdown show with her Kasauti actor Manoj Bohra recently went on air D-Day: February 9. She's getting married to Vikram Hazra who she met at the Art of Living sessions.

Quote Unquote: "I know of many TV stars who wouldn't get married because they think it will affect their careers.

"But I am going ahead because it will only help me grow as a person and as an actress. Marriage does not frighten me. sIf you are ready to take on that additional responsibility and think you can balance it with your career, why not?" Manoje Biddvai Who: He portrayed the character of Abhi in Dekho Magar Pyar Se What's up: He's shooting for Aroona Irani's forthcoming serial, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna for Sahara One.

Got hitched on: December 16, 2006 Quote Unquote: "TV stars are known more by the characters they play and not by their real names. So I don't think marriage really makes any difference. In fact, our fans have been very supportive."

First Don and now Kaun Banega Crorepati! Shahrukh Khan begins where Amitabh Bachchan leaves his mark. It took everyone (including Sharukh himself) by surprise when the hotshot was approached for the far-famed reality show's third season on Indian television. Nevertheless it did come across as one of the most shocking surprise.

A few raised eyebrows doubt King Khan matching up to Mr. Bachchan's level. Telly actors give in their bit on this revelation. Also, they speak about their expectations from the third season of KBC.

Riya V Anandwala finds out

Naman Shaw

Both have different styles which suit them the best, but I doubt Sharukh Khan will match up to Mr. Bachchan's level. The former is also very humble to people, but I am not very sure if he would make the show as interesting as Amitabhji did. Sharukh is a smart man, even if he did Don, aping or no aping, for the today's generation and for the rest to come, he is the Don!

Gaurav Chopra

You're asking a loyalist! It's difficult to imagine KBC without Amitabh Bachchan. Shahrukh Khan has his own style; he is very witty, very snappy and possesses a great sense of humor. I genuinely believe that Shahrukh Khan will be a success, but I doubt the next season will work. Amitabhji is an idol and most of the young generation actors idolize him. Talking about Don, reminds me that Sharukh is planning to make Deewar under his own production.

Tina Parakh

I don't understand that why are people comparing Sharukh Khan to Mr. Bachchan? Let's not hold on to the fact that a man was hosting a show for four years and you can't see anyone else in his place. May be Sharukh has something more to offer! He is an intelligent man and always keeps the audience glued to the tube with his style of talking. I am really looking forward to the new season of KBC

Poonam Dhillon

Ideally the two superstars shouldn't be compared. Sharukh has an individual style and I am very sure that he will be able to keep the audience rooted to their couch. As Mr. Bachchan was humble and warm, I believe Sharukh too will live up to that.

Cyrus Sahukar

Intentionally or unintentionally people will compare Sharukh Khan to Mr. Bachchan. But Sharukh is a superstar, and I am really looking forward to this new season. I like the idea of having a new host and that too such a big surprise. And when it comes to Sharukh following Mr, Bachchan's footsteps, I think remakes have been happening since a very long time. It's just that how innovative can one be, and I think Sharukh is doing a great job!

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