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Monika

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Posted: 19 years ago

#101

Date rap

Ranjib Mazumder

A cellphone led to a major goof-up on the sets of Sab TV's Party. Aanchal Dwivedi, who plays Ria in the serial, failed to show up for the shoot simply because her cellphone showed the wrong date. The unit members kept waiting for her, while the actress slept on at home.

When contacted, Aanchal recalled the incident with a shudder. "I came home from the shoot a few days ago and watched a movie as usual, before going to bed around 3 am. Usually I don't rely on my cellphone calendar, but that day I did. I checked the calendar and told myself that the next shoot was the day after, on September 17. However, the next day my producer called me up, and he was furious. He asked me why I didn't report to the sets. I asked him why he was making such a hue and cry over it, since the shooting was day after, anyway. That's when he told me the date and I was really embarrassed. Finally the I reached the shoot when half the day was over. I've made up my mind never to rely on my cellphone again," she said.

The worst affected by Aanchal's cellphone mix-up was Vishal Kotian, who plays Aman Khatrii in the serial. He recalls, "Aanchal was supposed to report on the sets at 7 am while I had to report at 9 am. Since Aanchal overslept and reported late on the sets, the shooting continued very late. I had to rush for another shoot, drove fast and ended up having an accident. Now it has gone for repairs. Perhaps Aanchal should pay for it (laughs)."

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Monika

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Posted: 19 years ago

#102

Maid in Mumbai

After playing a man who seduces his maid on screen, Ashish Kapoor is finding it difficult to find domestic help in real life

Sapana Patil Poojary

Ashish Kapoor is faced by a strange predicament. His reel life escapades are disrupting his real life. Ashish, plays Dheer in Saat Phere, a married man who cheats on his wife, by having an affair with his maidservant. Apparently, his on-screen philandering is preventing him from getting domestic help, as maids are wary of taking up a job at his bachelor's pad.

Ashish says, "Well, I guess it's my character in Saat Phere which is scaring away women from working at my house. The track that showed me having an affair with my maid went on for a long time. All the maids must have watched it."

But the actor is faced with mixed emotions. "On the one hand I feel good about my serial being watched so widely, but on the other, I am feeling bad about my Casanova image being etched in their minds. It's both funny and stupid. Now I have come to realise the importance of playing a positive character. I hope this doesn't go on for long otherwise I will be left doing all household chores by myself," he says.

Director of Saat Phere, Vijay Pande says, "Audience sometimes find it difficult to differentiate between fiction and real life. Characters do certain things or behave in a certain manner, to spice up the serial. It does not necessarily extend to their real lives. Audiences should realise that actors have a life beyond what they portray in serials. In the several years that I've spent in this field, I have come across actors telling me about how their on-screen characters are taken too seriously. I tell them to take it as a compliment."

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Posted: 19 years ago

#103

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Shruti

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Posted: 19 years ago

#104

Small screen vamps are getting so sinister that in real life too people are getting intimidated by them. Kamya Punjabi who plays Sindoora in Dulhan and Reena Kapoor's evil mother–in–law in Wo Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki has talked about how people in real life relate to her being bad. Aanchal Dwivedi, who plays the very bad Kaveri in Saat Phere is another actress whose evil nature seems real.

Now Mrinal Deshraj, who plays an extremely negative character Shipra Arora in Balaji's Kahin To Hoga recently got a dose of her own medicine which she disperses on screen. While shopping at a mall in Andheri, Mrinal was surprised to find two women staring at her. They soon approached her and told her to stop being so bad to Kashish (Aamna Sharif) or else she would suffer for her sins in her next life.

"Well, I had a great laugh over that incident. These women were quite sweet when they told me to be nice, and they thought my face doesn't portray my evil mind. Well, as an actor I live for such compliments, and this just proves how realistic my acting is," says Mrinal.
Looks like Mrinal's acting is turning to be real and flawless too. Don't be surprised if Mrinal joins the league of extra ordinary vamps such as Kaveri, Jigyasa, Sindoora, Komolika, Mohini. (Sampurn)

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Shruti

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Posted: 19 years ago

#105

Star of the week: By Sneha Hazarika

The attractive Niyati Joshi who was also a Miss India contestant this year made a splash with Sunno Har Dil Kuch Kehta Hai on Sahara One. It was an interesting character of a girl who could read minds and it was loosely based on Mel Gibson's inspired act in the Hollywood flick What Women Want.

But unfortunately the show couldn't live up to the expectations and Niyati made an exit. Now the pretty lass is back with a bang on the small screen playing a very important character in Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar. Here's a tete–a–tete with Niyati wherein she talks about her entry in Saat Phere, her new experiences and what went wrong with Sunno Har Dil Kuch Kehta Hai.

Let's talk about your role in the show?
I am playing the youngest sister of Akshay Anand (Brijesh) and Sharad Kelkar (Nahar) in the show. She comes home from the hostel and tries to bring the warring brothers together again. That's all I can say for now. I have just started shooting. It's an important character which will go on air from the 3rd week of September.

How did this offer for the number one show on Zee come to you?
I had auditioned for another show that the production company Sphere Origins was planning to produce. After some time, I got a call for Saat Phere instead. I was more than happy to oblige. I am aware that Saath Phere is doing extremely well and is the number one show on Zee.

What went wrong with Har Dil Kuch Kehta Hai. Why did you walk out?
Actually after a few months, the channel decided that the entire cast would be changed. Only my father, brother and one or two characters remained the same. Now if you see the show, you will realise that it's a totally new story. It has become a saas bahu story now. It's like they have started a new serial with the same name. Nevertheless, I had great fun portraying that character for 5-6 months. Though it was very hectic, it was special as I played the main lead. It was a good exposure for me.

Let's talk about your background?
I am from Pune and have been coming to Mumbai often owing to my work related commitments. I shifted to Mumbai two years back. I participated in Ms India this year and have done quite a few commercials. I have also acted in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi and Ek Ladki Anjani Si apart from Suno… and now Saat Phere. So it's been a nice journey.

Coming back to Saat Phere; how is your look in the show?
They have given me nice knee length skirts and pretty spaghetti tops and halters. It's a very teenage look.

It's going to be long hours for you. How well are you able to maintain your fitness routine? I guess, being a model also, it's very important for you.
Actually I used to shoot for 25-30 days only when I was doing Sunno… Now I am required for only around 15-18 days. So I am being able to devote time to everything including my fitness schedule.

Saat Phere is doing very well. Don't you think the expectations are going to be very high when it comes to your character too?
Saat Phere is rocking and Zee has very good TRPs. Getting a role in the show is an honor. I am happy. It's fun as I have playing my age in the show. I hope things will be very good for me too.

What next?
For now it's Saat Phere and my commercials. If something great comes my way later, I would definitely pick it up.

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Sanober

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Posted: 19 years ago

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Posted: 19 years ago

#107

Professionals who hopped into the world of television

By Sneha Hazarika

The lure of the screen can indeed be far flung. There are thousands of acting hopefuls trying their luck out day in and day out in the city of dreams. For some, the gamble pays off for others it doesn't. Surprising it may sound, but there are many in Tellywood for whom acting happened just like that whilst they were busy pursuing other career options.

Anuj Saxena is a qualified doctor who was running his successful family pharmaceutical business when the acting bug bit him. Anuj got launched in a movie by Viveck Vaswani which sank without a trace following which he did a few insignificant roles in TV serials in the late nineties. He could strike gold with Balaji Telefilms after he got selected for Kkusum and later in serials like Pratima and Rishton Ki Dorr.

Even now Anuj juggles a successful acting career along with his business and his newly found production venture. "Actually I am handling all of it quite well", assures Anuj saying that now he has become an expert in multi-tasking. Haatim and Resham Dank star Raahil Azam surprised us a great deal by revealing his first profession.

"I am a qualified software engineer. I was working in Bangalore before I ended up in this profession. I realised acting was my calling," says Raahil who maintains that it was pure fascination and the will to do something different which landed him in this field. Saakshi Tanwar, one among the famous bahus was a former computer software consultant.

After graduation, Saakshi was preparing for entrance tests to the administrative services and mass communications when a close friend suggested that she audition for a film songs-based programme on Doordarshan. Meanwhile, her "traditional" career didn't take off when she failed to clear either of the tests. "If I don't get through any exam in the first attempt then it is not meant for me," says Saakshi. That's how acting happened for Sakshi Tanwar.

Even then during her initial days, Saakshi tried to keep her other 'interests' alive. She picked serials that didn't require much commitment so that she could continue with a computer course. For a long time Saakshi shared her time between computer classes and acting. She was seen in Ehsaas, Dastoor, X-Zone, Bhanwar, Rajdhani among other serials, before the big one Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki happened. Surprisingly in spite of her inclination towards a corporate career, Saakshi has been playing Parvati, a woman who takes all injustices in the world so convinceingly for years.

Another actor made famous by Balaji serials, Ronit Roy was into a different profession before acting happened. Ronit initially started out as an editor. The money was good and he continued as an editor even as his film career didn't take off. Until of course his TV career gave him stardom, fame and money. "I am a graduate in physical education", claims Sharad Kelkar who plays Nahar Singh in the super successful Saat Phere. In fact Sharad was working as a physical instructor before he got into acting on a full fledged basis.

Sakshi Tanwar, actress
If I don't get through an exam in the first attempt it is not meant for me

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Sanober

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Posted: 19 years ago

#108

Double Trouble

Vedika and Niharika of Sindoor Tere Naam Ka are playing truant on the sets… to rehearse for Nach Baliye 2. Harried producer changes the actresses' tracks

Sapana Patil Poojary

Even while Gurdip Kohli aka Vedika and Kirti Gaekwad aka Niharika of Zee's Sindoor Tere Naam Ka, cannot seem to contain their excitement over being part of Star One's Nach Baliye 2, they have left producer of Sindoor…, Kinnari Mehtaa in a quandary. Both actresses are so immersed in their rehearsals for the dance show that they have little time to spare for the serial, thus making life difficult for her.

Kinnari says, "With both Gurdip and Kirti rehearsing, I have to constantly make adjustments, especially when they are needed together in a scene."

A source in the production house says, "Besides Nach Baliye 2 rehearsals, the actresses are required to attend innumerable press conferences, technical rehearsals, parties and so on. As a result, they come on the sets exhausted. These days they pack up early and hence there is an added pressure on the director to complete the shoot early."

Another actor, on condition of anonymity, adds, "It is very irritating when we have to adjust our timings according to Gurdip and Kirti's availability. Hence the creative team is now trying to bring in a twist in the plot, cutting down on their scenes together. Vedika and Niharika's tracks will henceforth become independent to avoid date clashes."

Kirti, however, defends herself by saying, "It is not all that bad. On days, when I don't rehearse for Nach…, I give extra time to my serials, Sindoor... and Kahiin To Hoga. It's tough, but we all work like that."

Gurdip adds, "So far, Kinnari has been very supportive and adjusted according to my schedules. But I don't think I can continue like this for too long. I may have to ask Kinnari to reduce my track a little more in future."

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Sanober

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Posted: 19 years ago

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"I want my special relationship with Moulli to last forever "

Everyone knows that Mazhar Sayed came to limelight with the highly publicized Balaji show Kahiin Kisi Roz where he played Anish. But very few people know that he had ventured on the tube with a DD Gold show, Kavita in which he replaced Ram Kapoor (of Kasamh Se fame) and was paired opposite none other than Smriti Irani!

This theatre actor has also starred in the Hema Malini serial, Kamini Damini which was short phased on the tube. And now once again lady luck is smiling at Mazhar! He has been highly appreciated for his act as Samar on Saath Phere on Zee.

Talking about his personal life, Mazhar has been much talked about because of his 'special relationship' with bong beauty Moulli Ganguly. Also, besides acting, he is passionate about writing as it runs in his genes (the Late Hasrat Jaipuri is his mama).

In an exclusive chat with Prashant Golecha, this handsome and talented actor talks about his career so far and also about his lady love, Moulli!

"I am looking out for a full-fledged roles"

"I did theatre for seven years"
I have worked with reputed names like Salim Ghose, Atul Kumar and Shiva. I have also done many English plays and a French play, Love Is The Best Remedy with Harsh (RJ of a radio station). It was my first ever paid play. Actor Amit Verma introduced me to Kader Khan and I did a play, Taash Ke Patte in 2000.

"I always dreamt of being an actor"
Hence I got my portfolio shot and dropped my pictures everywhere, including Balaji Telefilms. Through a model co-coordinator Mona Irani, I got a call for an audition for Kahiin Kissi Roz, went for it and bagged the role of Anish. Before this show, I have acted in a weekly, Kavita for DD Gold in which I replaced Ram Kapoor and was paired opposite Smriti Irani. I was very raw and by that time Smriti had become popular as Tulsi. For six months I had jitters, as I could not handle the fact that that I was working with such an established actress. I wasn't even aware of technical terms. Next I did a comic role in Kuuch Jukhi Palke for Sony followed by Kamini Damini for B. R. Films. After a cameo in Kesar, Balaji has approached me for such roles, but I am looking out for a full-fledged roles.

"Off-screen too Rajshri calls me bhai"

"I was awestruck when I first met Hema Malini"
She played my mother in Kamini Damini. She signifies grace, has an amazing aura and a beautiful smile. She also made us comfortable. After six months the show went off air.

"Saath Phere filled the vacuum in my career"
I was looking out for substantial role and was suddenly approached to fill in the character of Samar (earlier essayed by Anand Suryavanshi) in Saath Phere. I am happy I took it up. Samar is led by circumstances and falls prey to his scheming wife Kaveri (Aachal Divedi). You can say my character is situationally negative.

"Off-screen too I call Rajshri (Saloni) my behen"
And she calls me bhai. The other cast members are nice too. Mohan Bhandari is like a friend and is a fun-loving guy. Achal Divedi treats me like a buddy, I keep pulling her leg by taunting her that she is turning bitchier by the day. She is scared that her off-screen life will be affected by her on-screen character. Also, she's the one who diets, while I am a foodie!

"I would love to do comedies"
Something on the lines of Yeh Jo Hain Zindagi or maybe something as simple and realistic as Malgudi Days. I don't plan out things and take things as they come.

"Moulli is the special person in my life"

"Moulli is a very special person in my life and will remain so"
She is a wonderful, beautiful and professional co-star (in Kahiin Kissi Roz). For the initial three months we hardly spoke to each other. After that we became good friends. Sudha Chandran, Moulli and I used to have great conversations about life and other things. Talking about Moulli, we shared a common interest when it came to films and food. We started going out for movies and dinners. Both of us harbour a middle class mentality - we believe in saving, dislike parties and discotheques. Also, we aren't computer savvy, though she has learnt quite a bit in the last few months. I want this special relationship to last forever!

"I am like a volcano"
I am strong and broadminded individual who loves to tread the path of truth. Hence I always fight for justice. I am an extrovert when I have to deal with the society but go into my shell once in a while.

"I am the only son of my parents"
But I don't miss having any siblings. I have been born and brought up in Mumbai. My father is into aviation and my mom is a home maker. I have been brought up in a simple environment and that's made me a simple and grounded individual.

"The Late Hasrat Jaipuri is my mama"
I don't think I am a gifted lyricist but I am passionate about writing, particularly philosophy. I even write English poems and in the past they have even been posted on a website. I have backed out of screenplay writing many a times as I prefer concept writing and lining up the shows. But I can't write dialogues. I'll share a few lines I have penned -

Dil mein hai tu yaar
Jaan mein tu hai yaar
Maut aaye bhi toh kya
Rooh mein tu hai yaar

Fast Four

My passion - I croon the numbers belted by Kishore Kumar, Mohmad Rafi, Sonu Nigam and Shaan.

My best friends - Amit Verma (of Kittu Sab Janti Hai fame) and Yogi (he works with Ramu).

My motto in life - Flying is not a great achievement but to land safely is.

Religion and me - During Ramzan I observe the roja and every Saturday I try and visit a temple.

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Shruti

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Posted: 19 years ago

#110

When Apara Mehta was around as Kuki Kakisa in Saat Phere, the TRPs just shot up as the audiences found it difficult to switch channels when the lady hatched conspiracies and counter conspiracies in almost every scene. So the producers have decided to bring her back once again to create some more trouble in Saloni's life.

When asked if she is coming back Apara said, "When I left the show in July, I was told that they would call me back after a month. But they actually talked to me in July or August." And she seemed to be quite enthusiastic about her comeback as she says, "Whenever it is, I would love to come back to the serial."

Must say Apara is one busy lady. Apart from her comeback in Saat Phere she has Karam Apna Apna and Resham Dank in her kitty. Talking about how she will manage so much work, the actress says, "I am always ready to do good work. In Resham Dank, I am only playing a cameo, so I am required once in 4-5 episodes."

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