Faces to hit the tube in 2006

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@sheetald

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Posted: 20 years ago

Every television season, brings breakout stars — the ones who you just know are going to be with us for a long time.

Like Smriti Z Iraani in Saas Bhi Kabhie Bahu Thi and Saakshi Tanwar in Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Shweta Tiwari in Kausautii Zindagi Ki. These Balaji protges became household names.

So, who will it be this year? Here's a first look at some of the up-and-comers you can expect to make an impact in 2004.

Maushmi Badra
You'll see her in: Krimson Skies
Previous gig: A music video with Times Music.
Why you should care: Because she plays Kaush, a red-hot stylish babe with dumb attitude.
Something she said: I was supposed to do India Calling, but that didn't happen. Meanwhile, this one came along.

Suvarchala
You'll see her in: K Connection
Previous gig: Guest appearance in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii
Why you should care: Because she plays Tanushree, a young attractive woman who belongs to the royal family of Jaisalmer and falls in love with Shabbir Ahluwalia
Something she said: Someone from inside recommended my name

Rezwan
You'll see her in: K Connection
Previous gig: Brief roles in Kahiin To Hoga and Kya Kahein
Why you should care: Because she plays a vivacious college girl Pooh (reminds you of Kareena in K3G)
Something she said: I am not not naive to TV and I identify with Pooh's character.

Arunima Sharma
You'll see her in: Kasamh Se
Previous gig: Cameo in Remix
Why you should care: Because she plays Rano, the chotti sister, susheel, bookworm, nervous, shy and reticient.
Something she said: After Remix, I was blindly going for auditions. This one clicked, and my word, I am so happy.

Tina Chaudhary
You'll see her in: K Connection and Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka
Previous gig: None
Why you should care: She's playing the city's most promising police officer Kaya in K Connection and a firebrand hard-working journalist Swati in Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka
Something she said: I wasn't interested in television. I went for just a lark. They wanted me to audition for a super model's role, but I insisted that I would audition for the cop's role as well.

Prachi Desai
You'll see her in: Kasamh Se
Previous gig: Did a workshop with Bunty and Deepali in Pune.
Why you should care: Because she reminds you of Aamna Shariff's role in Kahiin To Hoga- the eldest of the sisters — Bani (herself), Pia and Rano.
Something She Said: I play a typical Indian girl with morals and ethics.

Roshni Chopra
You'll see her in: K Connection and Kasamh Se
Previous gig: An English flick Let's Enjoy and the show Fourth Umpire with Charu Sharma (Indo-Pak series) and anchoring Cinemascope (Zee Music)
Why you should care: Because on one hand (K Connection), she is Yana, a super model, while on the other (Kasamh Se) she is Pia — a case of banda, yeh bindaas hai — outgoing, buoyant and ambitious.
Something she said: I play a very sexy girl in K Connection. I have received many film offers, but the roles have been shady.

Kavita Sharma
You'll see her in: K Connection
Previous gig: Kya Kahein, Kartika and K Street Pali Hill, but has still gone unnoticed.
Why you should care: Because she plays a charismatic and intelligent assistant, Pia
Something she said: This one will be a biggie.

Sanjida
You'll see her in: Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka
Previous gig: None
Why you should care: Because she is playing the lead role (Nimmo) of a serial which is based on Ekta Kapoor's life!
Something she said: I met Ekta at a party. She asked for my mobile number. Three days later I got a call for auditions, and a few days after that, I was on!

Ritu Vij
You'll see her in: K Connection
Previous gig: Commercials — Moods and Britannia's Good Day
Why you should care: Because she plays Neena Valia, a gossip monger who throws parties at the drop of a hat.
Something she said: My character resembles to Shobha De, a Page 3 socialite who is very fun loving and bold.