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Ashima Bhalla, is the girl who will replace the time slot left vacant by KBC after the show takes a seasonal break, with her debut serial Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni. The actress is very excited about this project because it's being made like a film. "It is a musical saga with original songs. Though essentially a love story, it will remain within the realms of the music world with lots of songs, which, like in films, will depict the elements of love, beauty, emotions, rivalry, stress and betrayal," she gushes. Meri Awaz, according to Ashima, is the story of a small town singer who comes to Mumbai for an audition and that's when her journey of love, success, betrayal and sacrifice begins.

Though Ashima may be new to the world of television, she is well acquainted with the movies. Unfortunately success eluded her in Bollywood, but Tollywood took a liking to her. "After the initial struggle, I became well settled in South Indian films. But my film career will have to wait for at least a year now because I am committed to the serial," she says. Ashima has done four Telugu movies, three Tamil ones and one Kannada film. "Two of my Telugu films, Daddy with Chiranjeevi and Chapavi Chirugali' were big hits. Also Ramanna and Sudeshi in Tamil did very well," says the actress who would have continued doing regional films had Meri Awaz not come her way. She is very excited about her television career as she says, "If all goes well, I don't want to say no to TV. I also would not mind doing Hindi films if the right offers come my way."

The actress is currently busy shooting for her serial in Pondicherry, which will be passed off for a fictitious small town in the show before it moves to Mumbai where all the action takes place.

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New serial starting on 23 april Roshni and Kasturi.

A self proclaimed ambitious guy, Karan Grover has dabbled with many vocations. A chemical engineer by qualification, he has tried his hand at event management, has ranked in the top ten of Gladrags contest, VJed with Zee Music and finally found his true calling, that's acting.

Since two years he's been loyal to his debut noontime daily, Saarthi. And it's now that Karan has taken up a pivotal project, Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni backed by Fox Television Studio (India) that will soon replace KBC.

Prashant Golecha meets up with Mr. Grover, who's happily shuttling between two shows.

Can you elucidate on your role in your new show, Meri Awaz Ko….?

I play Raj, a sales and marketing guy who realizes his own worth while making efforts to make the lead protagonist (played by Ashima Bhalla) a successful singer. Here the characterization is in contrast to my role in Saarthi.

So far, how has this new association been?

We have shot for more than 20 days. The production values are amazing. The detailing is excellent. Fox Television's Deepak Sehgal is extremely passionate about the show and it rubs on all of us. Looking at his level of dedication, we are very motivated to give our best.

Your debut show Saarthi will still be close to your heart. Right?

Yes, for reasons that it was my launch pad and that I have received amazing feedback for the same. I play Arjun in this modern day Mahabharat, who's very idealistic and positive. We have recently completed 500 episodes.

What are you passionate about other than acting?

I'm an out-an-out film buff. I love working out if time permits and prefer to meet people than read books.

Do you relate to saas bahu shows? Has Balaji offered you anything?

I don't relate to such shows at all. Balaji has never approached me for any of their project.

Are you seeing Kavita Kaushik?

Yes we are going around since a year. I met her at an Xmas bash then. She's done fifteen episodes in my show Saarthi four months back.


What traits of hers do you like the most?

Kavita is a self made woman. She is the most talented actress around. Despite of a huge body of work she retains the same enthusiasm and passion to do bigger and better.

Is marriage on the cards?

Not at all. At this stage of life, career is top most priority for both of us.

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Soumya Tandon made her debut in a lead role in Aisa Des Hai Mera a year ago. Now the actress, who is currently doing two films, including one with Kareena Kapoor where she is playing Kareena's sister, is returning to TV in a parallel lead in a new show called Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni where she plays Riya, a singer, who is locked in a love triangle involving the lead pair played by Ashima Bhalla and Karan Grover.

"It is a completely different and refreshing show, which is a love story set against the backdrop of the music industry. My character is also completely different from what I played in Aaisa Des. Riya is not a typical girl people see in most daily soaps but is ambitious, has desires and works hard to realise her dreams," says Soumya who admits that initially she was skeptical about taking up the role.

"After the lead role in Teen Bahuraniyaan didn't work out I had an option to choose from other two offers. But I settled for Meri Awaz because it's a challenging role for me where people will see me playing a completely different character," she explains. "I'm not too bothered about playing a parallel lead because the role has lot of meat. Riya is not a good-goody, sacrificing girl but quite a strong-headed person who treads her own path."

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