Their patience paid off-Jai&panchi

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Posted: 18 years ago

These youngsters had a common dream, a career in showbiz. After the initial struggle, they've managed to bag interesting roles and are all set to make a mark on TV

Panchi Bora
She makes a perfect pair with Jay Bhanushali in Kayamath. A Balaji discovery she had done a youth show called Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi which ended in four months. She was a young student then studying in Pune where she appeared for a Balaji audition. "They were doing a nationwide audition and I got selected along with 12 girls," recalls Panchi who finally clinched the deal and went on to do the youth show. Though the show that was telecast on MTV didn't make Panchi famous, it helped her get noticed in the ad world. She went back to her studies and at the same time did a few commercials.

Ekta, who had promised her another good role, called Panchi to play the role of Prachi in Kayamath. She accepted the offer immediately. "This is my second show and I am taking it very seriously," smiles Panchi.

Jay Bhanushali
Most love stories turn into family dramas when TRPs start rising. Like Kahiin To Hoga, Kayamath may also go the same way. But that's for the future and Jay Bhanushali who plays Neev in Kayamath has no clue about what course the story will take eventually. But the popular model-turned-actor is excited about his debut show. "Neev is an interesting character — today's young guy, a go-getter, flirtatious and doesn't believe in love. Prachi is his best friend but he doesn't think he loves her. But a situation arises which makes him realise his true feelings for her," says Jay who is enjoying working with co-actress Panchi Bora. "We share an excellent on-screen chemistry."

Acting was never on Jay's mind. "I was having a good time doing commercials which is just about a couple of days' work in a month. But I guess as a logical progression to modelling, acting had to happen one day and it happened with Kayamath. It's a good show and it has made me quite popular in three months."

For Jay working on a daily basis is a different ball game. "Modelling is less work and more fun. But here it is non-stop work from morning to night. The days are very long. But I am working hard to make a name for myself and my family is proud of me," he adds.

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