EKTA's upcoming soaps and actors

Yesterday, hitList gave you an exclusive peek at some of the new female faces that will hit the tube in 2006. Here are some of their male counterparts.

After all, for every Smriti Z Iraani, Sakshi Tanwar, Nausheen Ali Sardar, Shweta Tiwari, Aamna Shariff, there has been an Amar Upadhyay, Anuj Saxena, Cezzane Khan and Rohit Roy.

You'll see him in: Kasamh Se
Previous gig: Participated and won Best Smile in Grasim 2003, plus also had a shot at Zee Cine star Ki Khoj
Why you should care: Because his surname is spelt like Dipal Shaw! To be fair to him, he plays the male protagonist Pushker who is picked up from orphanage and goes on to dazzle in the business world
Something he said: I was actually finalised for Krimson Skies, but later asked to do this one.

You'll see him in: Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka
Previous gig: Aayushman
Why you should care: Because he didn't get noticed in Aayushman and though he doesn't admit, he is surely hoping that this one will do the trick
Something he said: I will start shooting after five or six days, and I can't wait.

You'll see him in: K Connection
Previous gig: Amanant, Campus, Mrityudand, Dhund
Why you should care: Because he is a pious home-minister susceptible to terrorist attacks. Prashant's soft target eh!
Something he said: K Connection has been shot like a film. If Balaji was unhappy with certain scenes, they didn't hesitate to reshoot it. And hey, I am also awaiting two films — Highway 2003, Banaras.

You'l see him in: Krimson Skies
Previous gig: None
Why you should care: Because he is Ekta Kapoor's secretary. Spot him in person at the 5th floor desk when the Queen of Soaps is engrossed in meetings.
Something he said: I play Joe, a dude who is out to rag the juniors.

You'll see him in: Kasamh Se
Previous gig: Ads- Park Avenue, Raymonds, Vimal. Saara Akaash, K Street Pali Hill.
Why you should care: Because he plays Ranveer who reminds one of Nana Patekar in Parinda. He is the Lucifer of the show, the hidden serpent whose hiss is as unnerving as his bite.
Something he said: This is my most interesting show on TV till date. It's interesting to play something with a tikka, do pooja-paat on surface, and be otherwise.

You'll see him in: Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka
Previous gig: Ads like Castrol 4T, Emami Talcum Powder, Hero Cycle, Zed CA. Appeared in Aayushman, Remix, Kartika, Mad House and Comedy Ghanta
Why you should care: Because he plays Kandy, which reminds of Ekta's forthcoming show Kandy Floss
Something he said: I play someone who is full of life.

You'll see him in: Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka
Previous gig: Print ad — Donear. Serials- none
Why you should care: Because he plays Abhay, an ambitious guy who according to him, wants to be as famous as Amitabh Bachchan and Michael Jackson. And after all, his name reminds you of the most interesting character that Ekta created (according to this writer)
Something he said: I had offers, but I wanted to kick off my acting career with Balaji only

You'll see him in: Krimson Skies:
Previous gig: Serials- Shakalaka Boom Boom, CID, Raat Hone Ko Hai. Films- Lakshya, Khakee, Legend Of Bhagat Singh
Why you should care: Because he cares for Ekta Kapoor. "The lady deserves to be where she is. I am in total awe of her," he says
Something he said: In Krimson Skies, I play Sahil Abhyankar — a college Dean who wants discipline at any cost. And I must tell you, I have three films lined up for release- Aryan, Rangeen and Jaaneman.

You'll see him in: Krimson Skies
Previous gig: Kasautii Zindagi Kay
Why you should care: Because he plays Sam, a very naughty chap who is always sniffing for spicy messages and even MMS!
Something he said: I also produce short films and documentaries.

You'll see him in: K Connection
Previous gig: Special Squad, Bhoot.Com, Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi
Why you should care: Because he plays Jackie, a young cop. Besides Chetan Hansraj in Kyunki, we have hardly seen young cops in soaps.
Something he said: With KMHZ, I had entered the Balaji family, but I didn't expect that I'll be absorbed so quickly. I got a call for this one, asking me if I was interested, at 6.30 a m!

You'll see him in: Krimson Skies
Previous gig: None
Why you should care: Because you just will fall for this one whose reel name too is Harry — bechara has a dumb attitude and gets caught in doosron ka jhamelas
Something he said: I can't tell you how I got the serial, it's a secret.