KA Articles Archive - Page 27

Masti in the monsoon
Television's leading lights share their take on what the monsoon means to them and what they do when the heavens open up.

Rajiv Paul
Rajiv is the lead in Twinkle Beauty Parlour (Sab TV) and acts as the anti-hero in Kkavyanjali (Star Plus). He also stars in the upcoming show Ishq Deewane for MTV.



I was in Mumbai to catch the arrival of the monsoon. I was travelling to town in my car, and as the first rains hit the city, my first reaction was that of anxiety – thanks to the bad memories of 26/7.



That apart, I really love the rains – I consider the monsoon as the epitome of romance; it rejuvenates everyone's hearts. I really love the smell of earth when it starts raining. If someone launches a perfume which has that scent, I would be the first to buy it.



I can't name any particular place as my favourite monsoon destination. I love any place where the atmosphere is cloudy and raining. I just love to be there, relaxing in the company of my family and friends. There's no match for a cup of tea and hot pakodas when it's raining.



I don't make any long-term holiday plans, and it's the same during the monsoon. When I get some time, I rush off to Lonavala or Matheran to enjoy the rains. This season, I might go to Alibaug or Kashid for a change

Courtesy white rose
Eijaz-Anita-item song 😃😛👏

Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd has announced the completion of the first schedule of its forthcoming film Honeymoon starring Fardeen Khan and Esha Deol supported by an powerful ensemble cast of Anupam and Kirron Kher, Rohit and Mansi Joshi Roy, Simone Singh and Yashpal Sharma, Raj Zutshi and Tanya Zeita, Kiran Karmarkar and Apara Mehta and Nilima Azim. It also stars televisions top couple Eijaz Khan and Natassa from Kavyanjali. Honeymoon is directed by Meghna Gulzar and has music by Pritam.

Meanwhile, Pyar Ke Side Effects, directed by Saket Chaudhury and starring Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose supported by Ranvir Sheorey, Sophie Choudhury, RJ Tarana, Amir Bashir, Sapna Bhavani, Jas Arora and Sharad Saxena is scheduled for release in August. The music of Pyar Ke Side Effects is also by Pritam and has been acquired and released by T Series. The music entered all the Top 10 charts in the very first week of release.

The Company also announces the ready for release status of two of its films made in Kolkata. The first to release will be Bow Barracks Forever, which has won critical acclaim in festivals all over the world and features a strong ensemble cast comprising of Neha and Lilett Dubey, Victor Banerjee, Rupa Ganguly, Sabysachi Chakravarty, Clayton Rodgers and Moon Moon Sen. The second to release will be Khela, written and directed by Ritupo*no Ghosh, which stare Manisha Koirala, Prasenjit Chatterjee, Raima Sen and Rupa Ganguly. Ghosh is also currently scripting Rahgir and Saheb Biwi Ghulam for the Company, both of which will be going on the floor soon. Also going on the floor is Sudhir Mishras Ab Tera Kya Hoga Johnny? This is Mishras third film with the Company after the hugely successful Chameli and the much acclaimed Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi.

Courtesy huzie and her blessed scanner

KA is NOT ending
here is the link i found this artical from:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekta_Kapoor

Birthday gal Ektaa Kapoor talks about the year ahead — entry of the new Tulsi in 'Kyunkii...', fresh projects and her wish-list.

It's not going to be a mega birthday celebration for the prime time princess today. Producer Ektaa Kapoor who has just returned from a holiday in Mauritius dismisses any festivity, "No birthday plans — it's only going to be work! There are two new serials coming up on star plus — 'Kasturi' in July which replaces 'Kesar' and 'Kis Rishtey Se' in August which replaces 'K Street Pali Hill'. I'm busy with them. While 'Kasturi' is about a small-town girl placed in a city, the latter focuses on the relationship between two sisters."

So Kesar and K Street Pali Hill were complete disasters
No dont say that, as i have told several times that i create many projects and some of them work where as some dont.Kesar was initially generating heavy trps but because of nothing new to offer it had to go off-air.Talking about K Street Pali Hill, it was something for men for the first time but unfortunately couldnot do well because of vast changes in story line such as changing the main lead which made it go shattered, resulting in lack of audience interest.

The New Tulsi Of Kyunki.

Moni Roy will essay the role of the new generation bahu of the Virani family in the show's 20-year-leap as the new tulsi. Ektaa divulges stringently about the new discovery, "Krishna Tulsi will be Tulsi's mirror image. She's perky and has a warm face. Moni was selected in the second audition. She's a Jamia Millia Islamia student."

Musings
Looking back today, Ektaa sifts her milestone moments, "I felt happy when I recovered the losses that I had caused my father (Jeetendra) in my early years. Other moments include winning my first award, 'Kyunkii…' turning out to be a top show and Tusshar's (Kapoor) hit debut film."

Ektaa confesses, "I have made mistakes too. Because of my temper I have got into fights and lost out on some good people. I've tried to make amends. But destiny follows its course and sometimes the moment is gone forever."

Mission
Though Ektaa has often been accused of regressive portrayals in her shows, she says it all seems worthwhile. "Old people come up to me and say that their lonely evenings are made by watching my serials," she says. What makes Ektaa hang on even in the most hardnosed circumstances is her fathers' advice, "You should never wish for the proverbial Sunday. For when it comes, it never goes away."

Ask her what tops her wish-list today and the Midas maiden declares, "I want to be known as a media mogul synonymous with quality in advertising, television and cinema"

Ekta declared" i had decided to end kavyanjali in december when kavy(ejaz)died, but we were not ready with the upcoming serial Kasturi"..But now kasturi is replacing kesar so kavyanjali will not be ending till i start writing another story of another serial but right now i am busy with kasturi and kis rishtey se...

every1 here said tht kasturi will be the new upcoming serial instead of kavyanjali but kasturi is replacing kesar so tht's the main point and by the way this article is not old it's new ekta returned from mauritius 2morrow so it's a new one ekta has declared in this article tht there are only two new upcoming serials and they will be replacing kesar and k street pali hill.if KA is ending then there must be a new serial replacing it.but ekta hasn't mentioned it.

u are a lovely actor.
love u
pls keep on acting till u can
u are cool,lovely,dashing,handsome,smart and decent person

I Quit!



Fed up of the demanding television work culture, Anita Hassanandani quits, only to eye the big screen



Reena Thapar Kapoor



Who said they had it easy? For all the popularity and adulation television actors receive, they also have to bear erratic and tedious working hours. Anita Hassanandani, who plays the female lead in Kavyanjali, vouches for this fact. The actress has decided to bid farewell to television to join films.

"I haven't slept properly for a year," she says, referring to her experience with the show. The shooting schedules of Kavyanjali have been very hectic since the show's inception.

Even producer Ekta Kapoor agrees that it was difficult to manage Kavyanjali. "The scenes which we would shoot on a particular day would be telecast the very next day. So, there was no break for the technicians or the actors. I think Anita and Eijaz (the male lead) worked the hardest. They worked non-stop without causing any inconvenience or giving excuses," recalls Ekta.

All the same, with the show nearing its end, Anita is feeling nostalgic. "It has been very pressurising but I'll always have fond memories of the show," says Anita. And with the show's conclusion, Anita is also taking a break from television. "I want to concentrate on my film career for a while. I've just signed a big film in the South that goes on the floors next month," says Anita.

There are actors who effortlessly manage to act in both films and television. So why quit one medium altogether? "I had that option," she says. But Anita wants to take it easy for a while and she informed Ekta about her plans well in advance.

"I tried to dissuade her from quitting television, but it was her call," says Ekta. So now, what happens to the reality talk show that Balaji had planned for Anita? "It has been put on hold for a while. I've a very good script for Anita but I guess we'll have to wait till she changes her mind," laughs Ekta.

Apparently, Anita was given to believe that Kavyanjali would end in July but it continued for another month. "I wanted the show to wind up early, so I could give dates to my producers in the South. Since Kavyanjali didn't end on the said date I had no option but to post-pone shooting for my films," says Anita.

The actress feels that Balaji offered her the best roles. "It was great working with Balaji and I'm sure we'll do more work in the future," says Anita. But for now, she has set her sights on the big screen.


• I want to concentrate on my film career for a while. I've just signed a big film in the South that goes on the floors next month

I hate this woman



~Leena

Kya hoga Eijaz ka?



Eijaz Khan yells at co-star Sanjeeda who plays Nimmo. He says he will shout at co-stars if they disturb his concentration



Subhash K Jha



I am working with some of the most disciplined actors in Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka incluiding Dolly Thakore, Bharati Achrekar and Dara Singh. But I have never encountered such behaviour before," says Eijaz Khan referring to his co-star Sanjeeda's recent behaviour (who plays Nimmo) on the sets of Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka.

What exactly led to this major tiff between the Eijaz and Sanjeeda? "On the sets, I expect my co-stars to pay full attention. That's the protocol… or at least it used to be. Nowadays, everyone talks at the top of their voices. I like to focus on the scene I'm doing," says Eijaz.

The incident occurred when the actor was co-ordinating a scene with a five-year-old girl. "I was rehearsing with the kid when I heard loud voices from a corner of the set. Any kind of disturbance on the sets bothers me. I asked for the noise to be stopped," says Eijaz. "Sanjeeda took offence. She asked me, "Who are you talking to?" I reminded her that I don't speak to her until I have to. Many voices were raised. I lost my cool. I left the sets. I also raised my voice at the executive producer. I told him I'd go back and shout at Sanjeeda again if there was any lack of discipline."

Is Sanjeeda's presence a disturbing factor for Eijaz? "She's too big for me to comment on. She is, after all, playing Nimmo. You've no idea what I've gone through. Although I don't let such things affect me personally, my work suffers in the bargain. Every shot is important to me. I've put in three years of hard work. I know screw-ups happen. But, I don't want to be responsible when they take place. I had a similar experience during Kavyanjali," says Eijaz.

Nevertheless, Eijaz is going ahead with his work in the serial. "I won't let anyone affect my efficiency. So what, if I don't get along with my co-star? I'll act as though we get along. We'd have done much better if there was a real camaraderie," he says. "If I have to raise my voice again, I will do it for the sake of my work. However, this is not the way to function specially in a new serial. I know how much is expected of me through the two serials I'm doing. I can't let Ekta Kapoor down."