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The unmissable Dheer Kunwarsa of Saat Phere on Zee TV, Ashish Kapoor, is maha thrilled as two of his films are going to be screened at two different film fests, in the coming days.

The actor who is packing his bags to Goa is all smiles as he says, "Yes, I am invited to attend the Goa Film Festival where my short film with Rhea Pillai, War or Peace will be shown. It is a film based on the futility of war."

Ashish speaks elatedly about visiting Pakistan "Open Door is another short film where I have co-starred with Tisca Chopra and it is going to be screened at Kara Film Festival at Karachi."

If all this is not exciting enough, the actor with grey shades has one more in his kitty as he eagerly awaits the release of the docu-drama The Last Party, "It is based on the infamous Nepal royal family massacre and I play the lead role of Prince Deependra."

Now that Jhuma's character is out of the serial, Dheer's track who had an on-the-side affair with the servant as the ghar-jamai on Saat Phere is not doing much other than instigating Urvashi Jisa (Nivedita) the second wife of Brijesh (Akshay Anand) and providing info to Kaveri (Aanchal Dwivedi), the scheming vamp of the daily soap.

No wonder then that Ashish has enough time on hands to promote the short films he has acted in!

Akshay Sethi is making his debut as heroine Saloni's love interest in the super hit show Saat Phere — Saloni Ka Safar. Here, he talks about his first brush with television and how he plans to withstand competition from Nahar Singh aka Sharad Kelkar. The truth is he hasn't got much of a positive feedback from the general people as such vis--vis his character which has to deal with the biggies. But the confident Akshay doesn't think so. He is all kicked up and raring to go. Call it over confidence or whatever he is sure he will not be blown away.

Q Saat Phere is doing extremely well. How does it feel to be associated with it and that too opposite the main lead Saloni?
It feels really great. I am very lucky to start my career with this show. The role which I have got to play is good and that too as a romantic lead. What more can I ask for?

Q How did you bag this role?
I have done a lot of commercials. After seeing one of my ads, a creative guy from Zee called me up for an audition. And here I am.

Q Other than ads, have you done anything on the acting front like theatre, etc?
I just did my acting course from Kishore Namit Kapoor's Acting Academy.

Q Tell us a little about your background?
In fact I belong to an acting background. My father is a producer and has produced films like Jai Santoshi Maa. Since childhood, I wanted to become an actor. But I had to wait till I completed my graduation to start my acting career as my parents always gave preference to education.

Q When did you realise that there exists an actor in you?
I feel there is an actor in everybody. If a guy is serious about the profession, he can act. But he has to love his work.

Q How much of Akshay do you see in your character Yug?
Very honestly, Yug is a very cool and an extroverted kind of a guy. I, on my part, am an introvert by nature and hardly interact with people. I live a very simple life. The only thing common between both Akshay and Yug is that both are very focused and confident when it comes to work.

Q Every other celebrity is superstitions about something or the other! Your superstition is…
My parents keep telling me to wear diamond rings. One of my friends even asked me to change my name. But seriously speaking, I am not superstitious about life. Nobody can stop your success once you are determined enough to get it.

Q Sharad Kelkar will be your romantic rival. He is extremely popular and good looking. Do you feel it would be a tough competition?
No, I never felt that way. He is my senior and always advises me. He's a great guy.

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The Gwalior guy - Sharad Kelkar, was a Grasim Mr India finalist; an MBA in marketing and is now recognised as the undisputed hunk of two Zee TV serials - Sindoor and Saat Phere. His journey into showbiz began with advertising. A small cameo in the offbeat National Award-winning Marathi film, Uttarayan, whetted his appetite and he started doing the rounds of production houses.

A cop's role in Akrosh, a few episodes in Bhabhi and Sharad's television innings was off to a good start. Along the way he met and married TV actor, Keerti Gaekwad. The twosome romanced as an on-screen couple in Sindoor, but it was in Nach Baliye 2 that this duo got to exhibit their chemistry which also got them 'the cutest couple' title.

In a free wheeling chat with Prashant Golecha, Sharad talks about his journey till now.

Did it pinch that unlike your co-star Rajshree Thakur (Saloni) you weren't nominated for any awards this year?
I did think about why I was not even nominated. But then I consoled myself saying maybe next year I'll win an award! After all I will be an actor all my life now. Moreover, I also believe that if you can recognition in form of awards, success often goes to one's head. People appreciate me so much that awards don't matter that much.

What has been the response to your character Nahar, in Saat Phere?
The credit for the success of Nahar and show goes to the writer. I fitted the bill for the role.

How much do you relate to Nahar?
Nahar is quite like me, he loves his wife and family just like I do. But he's also a bit short tempered which I'm not. I have lots of patience and I'm a total extrovert.

Was it easy getting Saat Phere?
In a way it was, though I had been struggling for few months. It was actually Shweta Kawaatra who was instrumental in me getting Saat Phere. It was she who informed me that the casting was on so I should give an audition, which I did and was soon selected. Although I had to also give a lot of look tests for the role. Manav and Shweta are our good friends.

Which is the first show you actually shot for, Saat Phere or Sindoor?
I actually shot for a pilot for Kuuch Dil Mein Hai. But I had a dialogue delivery problem and I couldn't deliver the goods, so I was replaced. In June 2005 I got married and within seven days of marriage I took up Saat Phere. But it was for Sindoor that I shot first.

Do you think your wife Keerti is lucky for you?
Of course, It's she who taught me basics of acting, how to face the camera and improvise on my dialogues.

Does having a spouse in the same profession help?
Yes it does. If your partner is a house wife, once you're home she will ask all about what happened on the sets. Whereas since my wife is an actress we don't talk or discuss work at home. Also, she perfectly understands my erratic shooting schedules and the industry. We prefer to spend time with each other.

Are good looks an important criteria for being a successful TV actor?
In today's times it is vital. The fan following of actors is more than the characters they essay.

After a stint in films, though in Marathi, do you aim for Bollywood now?
No one has approached me for Hindi films nor have I approached anybody. When I have lived up to my responsibilities I will think about it.

Any passion other than acting?
I used to be fond of singing to some extent at one point of time. I even thought of considering it as a career option.

Who are your closest pals in this industry?
My friend's list includes Manav and Shwetta, Sachin Shroff, Rahul Lohani, and Shabbir Ahluwalia. And yes, not to forget the Saat Phere and Sindoor co-stars.

What are your immediate future plans?
My current priority is to buy a big house.

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It's raining weddings this year and also early next year for many actors from Tellydom. Actors are getting hitched to their long time beau's soon and for many the destination happens to be Delhi for the wedding. Many plan to tie the knot in style and of course continue with their acting careers side by side only to take a quick break for their honeymoon.
Kavita Shyam spoke to some of the actor brides and bridegrooms…

Roshni Chopra is getting married on 10 December in Delhi with her beau of eight

years Siddharth (Film maker by profession). Roshni will continue to work post marriage and will take a break to hit Paris and Prague early next year for their honeymoon.
It's been a really long, hectic week and will continue to be so till 13 December. Yesterday I had Sangeet (which had a Morroccon theme and took place at a farm house) and it went on till early morning. I am completely exhausted and today we will have sangeet from the bridegroom's side. From 1 December there have been many functions at home like the dholki night, kirtan and we have been practicing dance every night with cousins and friends. We have the mehendi ceremony left which will have all women coming in to bless me and then the chuda ceremony followed by the big event.

Gourav Chanana marries his lady love of one and a half years, Loveleen on 10

December in Delhi. Gourav is planning to take off to Kerala or the North East for a honeymoon and be back in the city of dreams by 24 December.
I am busy shopping for the wedding and needless to say it's been a hectic month. We decided for marriage in October and soon after the preparations started. We have been shopping for clothes and running around for sending the invites to family and friends along with arranging for their accommodations and transport. I am looking forward to the Sangeet, the wedding and the reception, but at the same time I am excited, tired and nervous.

Rajashree Thakur gets married in February to her fianc, Sanjyot Vaidya whom she has known for four years now. The wedding takes place in Mumbai in a typical Maharashtrian fashion and her parents have already done the bookings for the wedding venue.
I have already shopped for saris for my relatives who plan to come down to Mumbai three days prior to the wedding.
From next week, I plan to start shopping for myself which would include the wedding outfit (sharara) and yellow paithani or kanjivaram sari. I will take ten days off before my wedding and plan for a honeymoon in March by which time I will have finished a chunk pf my work also. I am nervous, excited with very little time left for the preparations.

Amit Tandon is looking foward for a big fat Punjabi wedding! "We will have all five functions, mata ki chowki, sangeet, engagemant, marriage and reception. I am all charged up for that!" affirms Amit.

For Suhasi Goradia, getting married to her gujju man in a Gujrathi style in January

."They are busy shopping for me. As I am working 12 hours a day, it's between shots that I accompany them," smiles an excited Suhasi who is on the verge of completion of her trousseau shopping.

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