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Manish Raisinghani and Avika Gaur, best remembered as Anandi of Balika Vadhu, star as Siddhanth aka Rosid and Roli in Sasural Simar Ka (SSK) and have sent the TRPs soaring because of their chemistry of late. The show otherwise might have seen ups and downs on the TRP charts, but the audiences have reacted very well to this jodi.

Considering their unusual pairing on screen as well as off screen, with Avika being 14 and Manish being 33 in real life, they essay roles which require them to be 18 and 23 respectively. "The unusual aspect has worked wonders for us," says Manish. Fans have also made music videos of their scenes from the show, with romantic tracks to go along with it and shared online.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tv-guide/rosid-roli-hottest-jodi-716

TV actress Avika Gor, who became popular for her role as Anandi in "Balika Vadhu", was so impressed with director Priyadarshan during the shooting of "Tezz" that she now wants to become his assistant.

"I have always admired Priyadarshan as a director and Anil Kapoor as an actor. Priyadarshan is a well-known director and I shot for around six days with him and it was really an eye opener. I am now thinking of turning an assistant director to Priyadarshan," said Avika in a statement.

Earlier, she was seen in Shahid Kapoor starrer "Paathshala".

"Tezz" also stars Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut and Sameera Reddy. It releases April 27.

"The entire experience of working in 'Tezz' was wonderful. The entire unit was sweet to me. I also met Sonam Kapoor, who appreciated me as an actor. It feels good to be appreciated by actresses like Sonam. I also had few scenes with Boman Irani and Mohanlal, which taught me a lot," she said.

http://www.filmitown.com/2012/04/13/avika-gor-wants-to-work-as-priyadarshans-assitant/

They have not only become off-screen buddies but the onscreen chemistry is also working for the show. Manish has taken up photography as a hobby and Gor has become his muse. However, clicking Avika wasn't a conscious move but just a part of him clicking everybody on the set. So did Avika consent easily? "She is one hell of a sport and is up and ready for everything.

Jokes apart, I did ask her parents for permission as she is a child, and they happily obliged. Ironically, both Avika and I struggled for a week to get glycerine for one particular picture which usually is the easiest thing available to all of us on the set. I had seen something similar on the net a while back and when I saw Avika crying during the scene, it just occurred to me that I can do something on those lines," says the actor. Well, what about holding an exhibition of your precious photographs, Manish?

http://www.youthcanvas.com/2011/12/09/avika-gor-is-manish-raisinghani%E2%80%99s-muse/

Apart from essaying the male lead opposite a much younger Avika Gor in Colors' Sasural Simar Ka, Manish Raisinghani shares a unique relationship with the girl off screen too.

The engineer-turned-actor (currently pursuing web designing and computer programming) and Gor, a class ninth student, are study buddies. Both of them are passionate about their studies and bring books along on the sets and can often be seen studying together. Manish says, "It's quite fun to be paired opposite someone who is half my age. Avika is full of life and a chatterbox. She's an extremely inquisitive person. And the best part is that is she loves her job the way I do! We like studying together and keep motivating each other." When asked about how people react to this odd pairing, the actor says, "We still haven't had many scenes together but I am sure people will find it quite refreshing as her character will tone down the aggressiveness of my character." Well, this is quite a fun off-screen bonding!

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-18/tv/30289760_1_avika-gor-study-sasural-simar-ka

Hey guys,

Well guys, today I would like to share my little small journey with all you lovely people out there. It just takes me into the whole flashback thingi with all those memorable experiences and situations which has made me what I am!

I was born & brought up in Ajmer. I was a super naughty and mischievous kid. I would bully other kids & boss over them. The number of pranks I have played are too many & the count is still on... ask my co-stars! I studied from class 8 onwards in Pune & did my engineering from there as well. In fact even my modeling phase started from Pune. I took part in an inter-college festival & was spotted as a potential while wlaking the ramp. Thus, Grasim happened for me!

I was groomed & trained for the runway. It proved lucky for me & I won three titles besides runner up- Most photogenic, Best smile & Best dressed male. It had never happened before in Grasim's history so it was quite an achievement. Then I obviously came to the city of dreams - Mumbai.

I still pursued my engineering back in Pune & travelled back & forth daily to balance my studying & modeling. Those were crucial and struggling days where I would have to shell out at least 100Rs. a day for travelling etc. My pocket was not very sufficient then, & the train journeys were tiresome. Engineering being a demanding line to study was becoming tougher, with the nonstop submissions, assignments, journal work, tests, finals etc. Somehow, I managed giving my all to both by juggling them & after modeling in Mumbai, I went to Turkey. I was based there for a year, doing international brands. After that, I came back to Mumbai where Balaji happened for me, starting with 'Kahin Kisi Roz'. Then followed 'Kahin To Hoga', 'Kehna Hai Kuch Mujhko', all thanks to Ekta!

A few more came up and at the moment; I'm having a wonderful time with 'Hum Dono Hai Alag Alag'.Talking about Hum Dono Hain Alag Alag, every single day on the sets is a delight & great fun. Something bizarre that I'm unconsciously doing is, is boosting the chewing gum sales! As funny & strange as it sounds, it is a fact! Every time I'm about to do a shot with any of my co-stars, the others pop a gum into their mouth before we start! I ignored it for a while, but later realized it is because they all think I'm very particular & picky when it comes to breath. They are under the impression that I need my co-star to have a fresh breath. Which obviously would be great but I'm not fussy about it! My ex co-star Kadambari, who is extremely professional & inspirational, would use mouthwash & Listerine & floss & all kinds of dental-care hygiene after every meal. Also, I don't eat onions, garlic etc on sets to avoid bad breath & any form of discomfort for my colleagues when shooting. So keeping these two things in mind, our entire cast & crew had the idea that I'm a fanatic for fresh breath! It's a funny misconception. But as long as I'm helping two industries, television & chewing gum simultaneously, I'm happy

As far as the future goes, I am not a very calculative, sketched out person where I have my future figured out. But I am a dreamer & I dream large & big & King-size! Fingers crossed, I hope to progress into films some day. I am meeting people & doing my bit to get it sorted so hopefully, Bollywood will welcome me soon too.

Anyways guys, thank you so much for all the love and adulation you have given us. It feels really different and amazing blogging here to all you guys. It's my first ever blog and I am really looking to forward to all your comments and views, so keep posting!

Love,

Manish

http://hdhaa.india-forums.com/2009/08/200-i-am-a-dreamer-amp-i-dream-large-big-amp-king-size-manish-raisinghani-blogs.htm