Srabanti Chakrabarti
April 30, 2008 16:05 IST
You have to give them their due -- Balaji Telefilms knows how to create a star! This time it is from our neighbouring country Pakistan. Yasir Shah the latest star-in-the-making from the Balaji camp is all set to get a strong foothold in Bollywood. The two-time winner of Best Stylish Person in Karachi, Shah has been modelling for four years now. He has been working with the Balaji-ARY (a Pakistani channel) joint venture show -- Kwaish.
"I got to know of an audition for the role of Azaam in the serial and took part in it. To my joy, I got selected for the serial, which was being telecast on Sony till recently. God knows why they have taken this off air," says a dejected Shah. "But that does not mean that I am going to return to my country for good. I am going to fight it out here. I am very thankful to Balaji Productions. They are taking care of me completely and providing everything -- from my apartment to my car. I have also been selected for another serial for Balaji," says a grateful Shah.
"I am very close to Nivedita Basu and Ekta Kapoor, and they have given me the opportunity to play one of the main leads in the coming serial. Anita and Jay Bhanushali are also acting in the serial," says the handsome actor.
Before the shooting for the new serial starts, Shah is taking a break and wants to visit his hometown.
"I am buying loads of sarees for my relatives! In fact when I first decided to come to India for this serial, my parents were a bit worried," says Shah. "But now they are content and happy, albeit after some time!"
Apparently, Anju Mahendra (his co-star in Kwaish) had arranged for a preliminary meeting with Mahesh Bhatt. "I am extremely positive about this, and am looking forward to working with Vishesh Films."
Source: http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/30tv1.htm
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Yasir Shah and Anita Hassanandani in Krazzy Kiya Re..
Ekta Kapoor's new serial on Sony, Krazzy Kiya Re will have Yasir Shah and Anita Hassanandani in it.. Catch the details here..
Lady luck has smiled on Yasir Shah yet again, as his mentor Ekta Kapoor has given him a very important role in her Sony's upcoming show, Krazzy Kiya Re. "I was all set to pack my bags and go back to Pakistan when Nivedita Basu called me to say that I have bagged a role in Ekta's project on Sony", quips Yasir with a smile on his face. Krazzy Kiya Re, a serial with a college backdrop is reported to have two male leads. While Yasir fits the bill of the first protagonist, the name of the second actor is not yet confirmed (It's sure Jay), while Anita Hassanandani will be the female lead in the show.
Talking about his role, Yasir states, "My fans will be very happy to see me play the hot and happening cool dude in college. I will be sporting a stylish look in the serial".
Vikas Gupta, Creative Head, Balaji Telefilms confirms this and says, "Ekta will be working on a college-centered story after a long time, and this will appeal a lot to the youth. This is going to be one of our big projects on Sony. Yasir Shah and Anita will be part of the show. The other couple's casting is kept under wraps as of now. The shoot of the serial will commence from May 7th."
Reporter and Author: Srividya Rajesh
Copyright: india-forums.com
Date: 4/29/2008 6:25:52 PM
Source: http://www.india-forums.com/tellybuzz/article.asp?id=2379
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