TV stars seek lady luck

It was being predicted by the mathematicians that the virus Y2K would affect our computers with the dawn of the millennium year 2000. Their predictions may have gone wrong in the case of the computers. But our television sets are surely affected with the virus of the K serials which is still imbibed deeply into the world of Indian television.

Every other serial starts with the alphabet 'K' be it Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, Kasauti Zindagi kay etc from the Balaaji stable and even non-Balaji serials like Kumkum, Kabhie To Nazar Milao and the recent Kaajjal . An extra letter here and there is the order of the day. "Numerology is a 5000 year old science, which was was used for the first time in Rakesh Roshan's film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai , which was a huge success at the box office in early 2000. Rakesh (Roshan) later introduced us to Ekta (Kapoor) and the rest is history," says famed numerologist Sanjay B Jumaani.

In fact Sanjay Jumani's predictions are said to be have played a major role in the success of the production company. Today he is a key name in the television industry. More then half of the industry name their serials only after consulting him. But not every serial has the same success ratio. "Nothing in the world can give you 100 per cent success. We never misguide our clients. Numerology acts as a catalyst. It makes you feel positive and betters your success. Ultimately it's a blend of hard work and good fortune that counts the most," explains Jumaani junior.

Ekta Kapoor's faith still runs deep. She also consults her good friend astrologer Sunita Menon. Recently it was reported that owing to some of their serials not faring well, Balaji made the new rule of matching the kundalis of its actors and employees with that of Ekta Kapoor. Though she vehemently denied all rumours, such news can only be associated with hardcore astrology- numerology fanatic Ekta Kapoor.

Munisha Khatwani, actress and a tarot card reader herself also believes in numerology. She changed her name from Monisha to Munisha after consulting Sanjay B Jumaani. "It has surely affected every aspect of my life in a positive way," comments Munisha. Has tarot reading also become popular with time? "The predictions made with the use of tarot cards are coming true and that's what bringing it into the limelight," replies Munisha. Television stars like Mukul Dev, Rageshwari, Rajeev Paul and many others are part of her clientele list.

Another actress Aditi Shirwaikar has also changed her named to Addite Shirwakar. "I was suffering from a lot of health problems. This was the reason I consulted a numerologist. The help I got has not only improved my health but has also enhanced my career graph," says Addite Dheeraj Kumar, veteran producer, decided upon a special telecast for his new show Ghar Ki Laxmi —Betiyann according to numerology. "According to numerology 3-6-9 is a lucky combination for me.

The channel had given me a telecast date of September 25, which adds up to 7 (2+5). I requested the channel to air a special telecast of my new soap on September 24 that adds up to 6 (2+4) which is my lucky number. Numerology does work in your favour," comments Dheeraj. Looks like the celestial stars continue to rule the lives of our TV actors.

deccan.com