Article: Football on the sets

Mumbai: When soccer fever grips people across the world, how can our TV stars be left behind? Despite their hectic schedules, TV actors have made plans to catch all the action.

Actor Aashka Goradia of Laagi Tujh Se Lagan, says, "We requested our producer to provide us with a television. We don't want to miss a single match."

Parul Chauhan, one of the female leads in a hit serial, adds, "During matches if a shot is ready, we keep the TV on mute. But the action continues. We have taken sides and have regular arguments about the teams we are supporting. Co-actors are also bringing special food."

The unit of another soap has got mobile phones to their rescue. "With the help of mobile alerts each one of us stays clued on to the latest development," says actor Arjun Bijlani.

The unit of 12/24 Karol Bagh is in party mood. Actor Smriti Kalra says, "Since the monsoon is also here, we are going to have a corn party where we intend to keep a corn-eating contest. The winner will be gifted a football."