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Inspired by real life romantic stories, a new show airs on Bindass.

Love conquers all in real life. Whatever the challenges, love overcomes them all. Inspired by this feeling and many real life stories, Bindass is now bringing the dramatised version to television in the form of a new show called Yeh Hai Aashiqui: Siyappa Ishq Ka.

To be premiered this Saturday, the show endeavours to project actual love stories with the idea of attracting young viewers and those young at heart. The show is centred on the theme of love against all odds, featuring youngsters who have dared to pursue love that does not fit with the norms of society. Like the last season, this time round too there will be a theme song which is a revised version and has been made in a manner to impress the audience more. It has been composed by Abhishek Arora.

Rithvik Dhanjani, who found a place in the viewers' heart with shows like Pyaar Kii Ek Kahaani, Pavitra Rishta, Nach Baliye, is all excited about hosting the new show. "Yeh Hai Aashiqui-Siyappa Ishq Ka has become a part of who I am. I will be narrating the stories and as a narrator I get to experience each story up close and personal and go through the same range of emotions as the characters. The show truly celebrates love and all the emotions that come with it and I am happy to be back with some wonderful stories that deserve to be told," says Rithvik.

Yeh Hai Aashiqui-Siyappa Ishq Ka promises to have a long run, though the channel refuses to put a number on the episodes it will show.

In season 1, there were 97 episodes and the last episode showcased the real love story of Rithvik Dhanjani and his fiancee Asha Negi.

The show will have a host of new actors this time too and has largely been shot indoors with only limited outdoor and location shooting.

Different episodes will be directed by different directors but Rithvik will be the common factor as a host.

After making a mark on television, Rithvik now wants to concentrate on cinema. He has reportedly signed an Ekta Kapoor film but he refuses to divulge any details.

(Yeh Hai Ashiqui-Siyappa Ishq Ka will go on air on June 20 and will be aired every Saturday at 7 p.m. on Bindass)

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/love-fearless-and-honest/article7325868.ece