2007: The new faces of Balaji-KASTURI

Shubhangi Atre – Kasturi

After the exclusion of newcomer Praneeta Sahu owing to health problems, Shubhangi Atre took over as the lead of the Star show.

"At the beginning of the show I was excited but at the same time very nervous. As a lead this is my first serial so I'm really enjoying it. I have done a cameo in Kasauti Zindagi Kay and I hope next year too I will get some good shows in the Balaji camp."

Krystle D'Souza - Kahe Na Kahe

Ekta Kapoor has declared her as the next star of the television industry.

"This year was rocking for me as I always wanted to act with Balaji. I'm very grateful to Ekta that she has given me this opportunity. I hope next year also there will be some good surprises for me."

Dimple Jhangiani - Kuchh Is Tara

A middle class girl Kanya in the serial, she had earlier done ad for Pan Masala.

"It was like a dream come true for me. I'm TYBMM student always thinking of glamour so I would like to say that 2007 was a jackpot for me and I hope 2008 will be the same."

Wasna Ahmed - Kasauti Zingagi Kay

She plays the character of Dhara in Kasauti. Hailing from Kolkata, she has done theatre for seven months and came to Mumbai after her 10th standard exams. Presently studying in Rizvi College, she says she always wanted to act.

"It is a dream come true and a great opportunity to be working for Balaji. I was a regular viewer of Kasauti and when I came to know that I will be a part of it I was very pleased. Now I'm known as Dhara. 2007 has been very good but at the same time very hectic but it's fine. In 2008 I will work harder."

Abigail - Kya Dil Main

She is a 15-year-old still studying but at the same time shooting for Kya Dil Mein Hain (Kakaon).

"I had never imagined this would happen to me but I'm enjoying my work. I still remember my first day of shoot. I was very nervous but now that anxiety is gone. I'm very thankful to Jesus as this year he has given what I want. I just pray that next year too it will be like this."

Well, let's see what Ekta has in store for us in 2008.