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If Saumya Tandon couldn't do Teen Bahuraniyaan because of contractual disagreement with Zee, Bijal Batavia who was to play the role of Bindu in the show is also not doing the daily anymore. "I was finalised by the channel for the role of Bindu but was later told by the production house that I was not going to play the role. The reason given to me was that I didn't make a good pair with Mehul Kajaria who was playing my husband," says Bijal who has to her credit shows like Remix, Twinkle Beauty Parlour and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Dhoom . She is currently doing two DD shows – Paap Punya Ka Likha Jhoka, an afternoon daily, and DD Top Ten, a weekly countdown. When asked doe she really believes the production house's excuse for replacing her on the show, she says, "Today the channel is king and its decision is final. The production house has to abide by the channel's decision." But all's not lost, as she has bagged a role in Hungama TV's popular show Hero. "It's the role of a very sexy teacher, quite similar to the character played by Sushmita Sen in Main Hoon Na," says Bijal. |
Amrapalli Gupta -From cameos to lead roles
| Manish's Bahuraniyan!! [4 Apr 2007] |
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Manish, who is playing the character of Sameer in the latest offering from Zee ' Teen Bahuranian' is very busy with his projects and is not finding time even for friends. He has been taking naps at the sets itself. As the actor says, ' Forget going to the gym, meeting up with friends and family, I didn't even have time for myself. I had to catch up on sleep on the sets itself!" Television actors working round-the-clock and fainting on the sets is something we've heard. But working continuously and still being fit and fine is quite commendable. That is exactly what model/actor Manish Rai Singhani who plays the role of Nirvaan in Betiyaan.. Apna Ya Paraya dhan managed to do. Apparently he worked 6 days at a stretch and that too for long hours. Now, Manish that's great going! |
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Amrapalli, who is playing the character of the youngest bahu in the Zee's ' Teen Bahuraniyan', fell pray to the prank played on her by the crew members on the sets of the serial. In fact, she even went on to touch the feet of the producer, director and other members of the crew as she was told to follow the tradition as everybody does that before starting the shooting. Amrapalli who although found it a little weird did not dare refuse to comply and obediently started seeking their blessings. The cast, who couldn't help laughing, finally asked her to stop and declared it was just a prank they usually play on newcomers. And we thought that ragging ends with the college life!!!
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ZEE TV has been giving rivals a run for their money with a slew of hit new shows. The latest to premiere on the channel is a new daily soap 'Teen Bahuraaniyaan'.
'Teen Bahuraaniyaan' is being produced by actor Paresh Rawal's production house Playtime Creations along with Swaroop Sampat.
The mega soap has a heavy Gujarati backdrop and is being described as the tale of the varied interests of three daughter-in-laws, bahus, from extremely different backgrounds and upbringing who are now living under one roof.
"Though it is another 'saas-bahu' saga but it is from the point of view of contemporary daughters-in-law, who have entered a new family after marriage," Swaroop Sampat told IANS in a press conference today.
"Teen Bahuraaniyaan" is a story of three daughters-in-law, from different backgrounds, married in a traditional Gujarati family and their struggle to establish their identities."
"Since we can't make 'Tamas' or 'Mirza Galib' it is a necessity to make a family serial. But I have to do some quality work. In this serial you will find that complex situations are highlighted with great simplicity," said Paresh Rawal.
"If you notice the trend you will find that all hit movies possess great packaging. Similarly, the packaging of this serial is also excellent," he added.
Talking about the series, Ashvini Yardi, programming head ZEE TV, said: "We always take up topical and relevant subjects in our shows. Be it Saloni from 'Saat Phere', Vidya from 'Dulhann' or Lakshmi from 'Betiyann' the protagonists have a purpose. This new series will also deal with the struggle of a new daughter-in-law in a new household. Viewers will be able to identify themselves with the theme."
'Teen Bahuraaniyaan' launches on ZEE TV UK on Monday 16th April at 22:30 with an omnimbus edition on Sundays at 15:00.
ZEE TV has been on a high recently with 'Saat Phere', 'Kasamh Se', 'Dulhann', 'Betiyaan' and 'Maayka' performing well inside the Top 100 shows across India. The channel's 'Antakshari' programme has also beaten STAR One's version of the same show.
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Zee is out to woo the Gujjus again. The Gheewala family of Teen Bahuraniyan could be an extension of Sony's Thodi Khushi Thode Gham family, and relatives of Sony's Ek Mahal Ho Sapano Ka, not to mention Zee's own Betiyann family. The focus is on the elder daughters-in-law, who are vying to bring in the best daughter-in-law of their own into the family fold and win a prize. Paresh Rawal stepped in to do the voice over in the inaugural episode (he's the producer of this show), and going by the pace and the current story, it should get in the audiences. Zee is keeping its commitment to the female cause going with this show too, with the tag lines promising that a daughter-in-law is not a mere accessory. It did a similar gig with Betiyann, but last I checked, the daughters were still crying over destiny. Progressive promos help, but finally it's the tears that rake in the TRPs, right?
I tried to sit through the confusion of three soaps rolled into one on Star Plus on Monday and Tuesday. And gave up. Each of these serials has umpteen characters anyway. Mixing three was a surefire recipe for a migraine. All I could glean from the episodes was that madames Smriti Iraani and Saakshi Tanwar obviously can't stand to be in the same frame. All their conversations with each other were over the phone! Getting these two prima donnas of Balaji together would have been the real coup... alas, the channel couldn't manage that.
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Q Tell us about the show? I cannot tell you too much because my producer has requested me not to reveal too much. It is a saas-bahu drama with a difference. It has comic elements to it. Q You play the character Bindiya. Describe her? Bindiya is the youngest of the new generation of bahus. She is a small town girl, who is a tomboy. She wears ghagra cholis and plays with kanchas and gilli danda. Though she belongs to a village she believes that she can become whatever she wants to be. Q How did you land the part? Actually nothing special happened. I was called for the auditions and they probably thought I fit the role, so they offered it to me. Q What made you take up this role? This character has many shades. I cannot tell you too much but you will discover that she is different. Q Swaroop Sampat and Paresh Rawal are the producers of this project. You must be pretty excited, about being associated with such big names. I'm so excited to work in Pareshji's project. Though I have not met them but Hemantji from the production side has been very good to us. He is always worried as to how we will go home and about our various needs. Q The experience so far has been great then... Yes, it has been lovely. I'm really enjoying the shoot and get on well with the girls who play Kadambari and Manwa. Even during the promotions, we got along well with each other and did a lot of things together. They have become good friends of mine now. Q The hopes must be high too' Yes, there are a lot of hopes. As this is my first major serial, I wish that it does well and the audience appreciate it. What else can I ask for? |
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Accident prone Manava
It seems like Manava Naik and scooters are not meant for each other! The actor, who plays the gregarious Punjabi bahu Manjit in 'Teen Bahuraniyan' (Zee), has had two mishaps back-to-back with a scooter while shooting for the show.
Manava laughs as she recounts the incidents saying, "I'm shown to be an expert scooter rider in 'Teen Bahuraniyan'. Though I'm not proficient, I do know how to ride a scooter. Hence, I insisted that I'll do all the scenes myself." She continues, "But on the first day of the shoot itself, I rammed my scooter into my co-star Manish Rai Singhania's car, making a big dent in it! I had not even met him till then! Thankfully, he was sweet enough to ignore my mistake. But I hurt myself badly."
Manava continues, "After a couple of weeks, I felt that I had become a pro in riding the two-wheeler. But how wrong I was! Just three days back, I once again met with an accident while filming a sequence." Manava adds that she had to skillfully manouvre the scooter to avoid it falling into a ditch. "Whilst doing that, my leg got scraped badly! I really need to take riding lessons now if I want to avoid getting into any more accidents!" laughs Manava, who seems to be going through a bad phase.
Earlier the actor had contracted a terrible eye infection after having developed an allergy to a make-up product. "My eye was swollen and red! It was a bad experience. But the only positive outcome was that I got a break for two days 'something that we actors yearn for!"
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Manva Naik, the punjabi kudi, who is married it into a Gujrati family, has sacrificed enough for her serial 'Teen Bahuraniyan'. Here she talks about her role, past experiences and future plans. |
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The television industry gets curioser and curioser. Of late, there have been series of mishaps on the sets of Teen Bahuraniyaan. Now, believe it or not, the cast and crew of the serial, including the three leading ladies Manva Naik aka Manjeet, Amrapali Gupta aka Bindiya and Kadambari Kadam aka Jaanki, actually believe that there must be some supernatural reasons behind it all!
Tika-tack-toe, here we go! Amrapali, Manva Naik, Kadambari Kadam
Now, the three leading ladies have taken it on themselves to ward off the evil eye from the sets, in their own strange ways. They have started sporting a black string on their ankles. They have also hung up the good old lemon-chilli (nimbu-mirchi) at different parts of the sets. A 'baba' was also called to the sets to perform some pujas.
And last, but certainly not the least, all the bahuraniyaans are sporting a black tika behind their ears, as prescribed by the baba!
Amrapali Gupta aka Bindiya says (mind you, in all seriousness), "A few days ago when I was shooting a crucial sequence I had a narrow escape when a light almost fell on me. A few minutes later, the camera conked. It was really bizarre! Everyone was convinced that there was something wrong on the sets. We called up a baba and performed pujas. Now, the three of us always sport a black tika behind our ears, to ward off the evil eye."
In April, half the set was gutted while the unit was shooting a majestic wedding sequence. Needless to say, the producers suffered losses worth a few lakh of rupees. Luckily, the actors escaped unhurt. This was the beginning of more bizarre incidents. Manva Naik who plays Manjeet was also seriously injured while shooting a sequence for the serial. She met with an accident while riding a scooty. The three of them meeting with small accidents every other day has become a common feature on the sets.
Now, let's see if the tika works.
' Everyone was convinced that there was something wrong on the sets. We called up a baba and performed pujas ' Amrapali
Manava Naik, who plays the Punjabi bahu Manjeet in 'Teen Bahuraniyan', rides a scooty quite effortlessly on the show. But recently, the actress had quite a harrowing experience while returning home post mid night after her shoots.
Manava was driving alone when some unknown boys tried to act funny with her. They started chasing her car for almost an hour in an attempt to scare her.
The two boys in the other car tried to maneuver her car for a considerable distance. When a truck came to Manava's rescue, she quickly escaped behind it. The other car was in front and shot for another direction.
"It was quite scary an experience. I didn't know what to do and they just wouldn't let go. I used to think Bombay is quite safe now, but these days I feel it's getting back to being a little unsafe," says Manava.
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TV stars speak about their Papa the great
'One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters'. On Father's day, we asked some of our T.V. stars about their fathers.
Manish Raisinghani
My father is my hero and I worship him. He is pretty open-minded but I am very scared of him. He still gives me pocket money and I give him all I earn. I am just like my father ' hardworking and intelligent. One thing which I would like to change about me is my temper, which I also inherit from my father. My father is a perfectionist and so am I.
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Kadambari Desai, Teen Bahuranya
You may have seen her earlier in Balaji's Kabhi Sauthen Kabhi Saheli or Keh Tha Hai Dil. Kadambari, a philosophy graduate from a suburban Mumbai college, got many acting offers but turned them down because she wanted lead roles. This ambitious actress was bitten by the acting bug at the tender age of three, where she played a baby sparrow in a play! Later, she performed in experimental plays, and also acted in a Marathi play written by noted playwright, Vijay Tendulkar. "I went for an audition for Teen Bahuranya and was selected. I am simple like my character Janaki in that serial," she says. Working 14-15 hours, she gets only one holiday every 10 days. "My father-in-law is one of my biggest fans and he is very happy that I play Janki," says Kadambari, who is married to Sameer Desai, an ad professional. "He wants to know what will happen in next episode before it is aired so that he can show off to his friends. We have got good response for this serial even thought it is just one month old. "I have done Kundan Shah's unreleased film, Teen Behene, based on the real story of three sisters who committed suicide in Kanpur."She is also doing a Marathi serial called Awagachi Samsara on Zee TV (Marathi) and anchors Tax Free on ETV Marathi.
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Delhi boy Prashant smiles his way to small screen fame
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Once a charted accountant and now a television actor, Delhi boy Prashant Chawla is one happy guy with his role in Zee TV's 'Teen Bahuraaniyan' gaining huge popularity.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Once a charted accountant and now a television actor, Delhi boy Prashant Chawla is one happy guy with his role in Zee TV's 'Teen Bahuraaniyan' gaining huge popularity.
Prashant, who won the best smile award at Grasim Mr. India, 2004, plays the eldest son of a Gujarati family in the soap. He says he doesn't mind being part of the female-centric story that revolves around three girls.
'The real audiences are housewives. And they enjoy watching empowerment of women. It makes them happy because they can relate to it. That's why most of the serials are centred on women. It's a fact and we can't run away from this fact,' Prashant told IANS on phone from Mumbai.
But the actor said he still fails to relate to the character he plays as he comes from a different family background. He hails from a family of bankers and chartered accountants, but chose to pursue a career as an actor instead.
'I can't relate to such things. I have never seen it. I don't come from this kind of a family background where 20 people have dinner together and cannot watch TV while dining. But as an actor I have to be convincing in the role I play. So what I do is that I try to understand the basic traits of my character and adapt it to the best of my ability. And I like my character,' said Prashant.
The role played by him, which has shades of both comedy and romance, has become very popular among female fans. But he is not happy with the marriage of the character.
'After the marriage in the serial my character has become too dependent on my wife Manjeet, and as a result he does not come through as an independent character. There are more emotional moments than romantic and that is why the audiences are missing that chemistry between my co-star and me. Discussions are on with the producer to put my character back on the track,' Prashant said.
The trial period of 'Teen Bahuraaniyan' is over and Prashant is looking for more assignments.
''Teen Bahuraaniyan' is on for a few months and the shooting schedules are comfortable. I can manage one more serial or a film role. I'm going through the script but haven't decided on anything yet,' said Prashant, who also worked in 'Tumhari Disha' and 'Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka'.
Though he nurtures big screen aspirations, Prashant doesn't believe that television is a stepping-stone to films.
'TV is not a stepping stone. Serials are just a practical way of grooming yourself. Here you are not trapped in an image. For example after 'Company', people refused to accept Vivek Oberoi in any other role. But you don't face any such problems in the television industry.
'But it doesn't open doors for you in films because lots of production houses don't want to work with TV actors. It's a very practical industry. If you are saleable, if people want to watch you for two-and-a-half hours or you have the potential to draw crowds to theatre, producers will cast you,' said Prashant.
Before moving to Mumbai the actor was into modelling and also underwent a month's training under the supervision of Rita Ganguli, a professor at the National School of Drama. He has also learned the art of mime and movement from a French woman.
'Your training helps you when you face the camera,' said Prashant, who did his first ad film with Nikhil Advani of 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' fame.
'It was an ad for an ice cream with Saif Ali Khan.'
So why didn't Advani cast you in his film?
'He called me for a role in 'Salaam-e-Ishq'. After a couple of sittings he felt that I am too young for the role. I think if a director of his stature calls you for a role, that's an achievement in itself.'
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Manava Naik who plays the Punjabi bahu Manjeet in Teen Bahuraniyan rides a scooty quite effortlessly on the show. But recently the actress had quite a harrowing experience while returning home post mid night after her shoots. Manava was driving alone when some unknown boys tried to act funny with her. They started chasing her car for almost an hour in an attempt to scare her. The two boys in the other car tried to maneuver her car for a considerable distance. When a truck came to Manava's rescue, she quickly escaped behind it when the other car was in front and shot for another direction. " It was quite scary an experience. I didn't know what to do and they just wouldn't let go. I used to think Bombay is quite safe now but these days I feel it's getting back to being a little unsafe." Says Manava. |
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| Ashish Mitra Unlike the other saas-bahu sagas, Teen Bahuraniyan preaches how to lead a happy and serene life without trauma and tension in a joint family raving the scorching sun, we reach the Mansukh Mills, Kanjurmarg where portions of Playtime Creationns' Teen Bahuraniyan is being canned by director Pawan Kumar. The set of the sitting room is being readied by helping hands and there is a lot of chaos all round. But as the ambience gets ready the hullabaloo dies down and it is time for shooting to commence. The artistes come and take their asssigned seats. The shot is ready to be taken with Pawan Kumar instructing his cameraman how to go about his task. The bahus walk towards Mithiba's room only to find out that the elderly woman is sobbing intermittently with the letter in her hand. Finding their mother-in-laws observing them keenly, the threesome inquire about the letter and the reason for Mithiba's constant crying. They are informed that such a letter comes to her every year on this particular date that happens to be her birthday. They also tell that the letter is sent by one of her childhood friends. The younger lot ask as to why this day is not celebrated to which their mother-in-laws say that Mithiba is against such practice. The three bahus are no longer wanted for the next shot as the upcoming scene would involve only Mithiba and her daughter-in-law. Till everything is put in place including the camera which is going to take close ups of the two women, Pawan comes back and sits besides us. " You seem to have a good hold on your art, things go very smooth once you are on the floor," we ask. Pawan replies," Having started my career as an assistant to Mahesh Bhatt with Zakham, Duplicate and Angaaray, I switched over to television and have done shows like Piya Ka Ghar, Ek Ladki Anjaani Si, Dulhan, Solah Shringar. But I have slowly realised that the director, in a daily soap, has nothing more to do except to shout "Cut" and "Action". The rest is being taken care of by either the cameraman, the musician or others. Here, I feel, the director's role is minimal. The creativity aspect of a director dies down. That is why, to live up to my urge for creativity, I am making a film Save Your Food that deals with wastage of food. By way of research we have come to gather that the food wasted per day around the world could suffice the hungry for two full days. This film is being made to be shown at various film festivals around the world. My main aim, however is to make good cinema." While the other two go into the make-up room we corner Amrapali, the youngest bahu Bindiya. Describing her character, she says," Well, Bindiya, born and brought up in a rich Gujarati family, had always had her way in life. Her decision to marry Rohit Gheewala is to serve her own dreams. A resident of a small-town Jamnagar, Bindiya feels that getting married to a television journalist, that too in a metro, will help her accomplish dreams like meeting Shah Rukh Khan and other celebrities. Secondly, she is a passionate TV watcher but once she comes to the house she is a little disturbed because there is only one TV which is patronised by the other members of the family. She impresses upon her father to gift her a TV which he does. The elders in the Gheewala family resent this move but once convinced by her elder sister-in-law Janki, they relent. Janki is very understanding and always tries to solve matters with the elders." Suddenly she receives a phone call after which she seems to get restless. "Excuse me, I have to rush for the shoot of Ssh...Koi Hai," she exclaims. |
We make our way towards the make-up room and find the eldest bahu Janki played by Kadambari Desai. Talking about her character Kadambari says, "Janki Gheewala is true to her name. She's traditional yet modern who respects values and Indian culture. She being a qualified MBA has been instrumental in helping her father, with her expertise, to take his confectionary business to new heights. Janki always dreamt of marrying into a joint family and having a husband who would love her and not her money. But her dreams often shatter in the light of reality." Differentiating Kadambari and Janaki, she explains, " While both are peaceful by nature the only difference between both these characters is that while Janaki is a housewife in a rich family, while Kadambari is a working woman." On asking her on-screen relations with her mother-in-law, she answers blushingly," when the daughter-in-law comes from a rich family, the relations ought to be impeccable."
Finally we corner Manava Naik, the majhli bahu Manjeet, an outspoken, intelligent Punjabi girl who's a working journalist by profession. She stands by what is right and is both spirited and energetic."The good quality in her is that she speaks her mind and does whatever she says," proclaims Manava. Giving her views about the serial, Manava says, "The serial identifies with the real. Basically the serial is about learning and experiencing life. You see, this is also a saas-bahu saga but there are no such aspects that give negative vibes to the viewer."
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Prashant Chawla is a very dedicated actor who has a daily soap Teen Bahuraaniyan up his sleeve and is happy the way his track is progressing. Prashant Chawla essays the role of the eldest brother, Mahesh and is enjoying the transition of his character from comedy to an emotional, dramatic one. Prashant is very excited about acting such emotional comedy roles and is looking forward to play more interesting and challenging roles. " Television is a great medium and I'm happy to be a part of it. I prefer to do something unconventional and television these days has a lot to offer." – says Prashant. Directors are you listening?? |
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On TV: Himmesh in Teen Bahuraniyan
Singer Himmesh Reshammiya, whose film Aap Ka Suroor is all set for release on June 29, will appear as a guest in Zee TV's Teen Bahuraniyan. The shooting for this special episode is taking place today (June 20).
A thrilled Manava Naik says, "Two days back only they changed the script to accommodate this. I do not know about the brief yet. He is there in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and they have their internal set up. So that is why it suddenly took place."
"It was surprise for all of us but we are really looking forward to it. It will surely be a different experience and we all are excited to see him perform in the show."
Does she like Himmesh's music? "Of course, all his numbers are cool and very catchy. My favourite song is soniye soniye. If we will get time then I will ask him to sing that song for me."
Mehul Kajria adds, "There will not be any kind of twist in the show. It will be like a promotion for his movie. He might perform on some songs as he is a great singer. I like his music and all his songs especially his energy while performing."
The episode with Himmesh may come on air next week.
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'I did face the casting couch'
Though actor Amrapali Gupta encountered this in Bollywood, she vouches that the TV industry is free of it
Amrapali Gupta, who plays the cunning daughter-in-law Bindiya in 'Teen Bahuraniyaan' (Zee) shares that she had to struggle before she landed this plum role.
She admits that she was accosted by the 'casting couch' syndrome in the beginning of her career. Amrapali says, "I did face the casting couch when I had gone to sign a film; but I don't want to name the person. Most people in the film industry are like that. But thankfully, the television industry has been spared of it."
Apparently, she was merely 18 when she was accosted but she stood by her principles even if that meant losing the film. But that hasn't deterred her from trying her luck in the glamour industry. Amrapali still looks forward to a bright future and adds that she wants to be a superstar.
She says, "Rani Mukherji has been my role model and I would like to do the kind of films that she has done. But to work with Shah Rukh Khan is my ultimate dream."
Amrapali adds, "Success won't descend on you. You have to earn it. To reach one's goal is essential but reaching it through the right means is more important."
A little known fact about Amrapali is that she carries her stuffed teddy bears to the sets. She laughs and says, "Yes, I do carry them along. But my co-stars also play with them."
Interestingly, the child-like Amrapali is hardly like her on-screen persona. She narrates, "I am like a child in real life. Once when I was playing games at a mall, I saw some children laughing at me. They were probably surprised to see a daughter-in-law playing games."
Further differentiating herself from her character, she says, "I know cooking and I love reading. Plus, I don't manipulate people."
Amrapali had recently appeared in a music video titled 'Chatni Mix', which didn't go down too well with the audience. Amrapali explains, "The production values weren't good enough," she defends.
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Make way for gen-next!
Meet five promising young TV actors who have what it takes for the long haul. Amrapali Gupta (23) She plays Bindiya in 'Teen Bahuraniyaan' (Zee). This gritty girl not only braved opposition from her family but also fought off the casting couch. Amrapali says, "I didn't even have the money to pay rent. So I had to sell gold bangles and chain to arrange for accommodation. Had I been guided by someone, I would have achieved success even earlier." Now, she is in a position to help her sister achieve her dreams by financing her airhostess training. Amrapali's ambition? To achieve Rani Mukherji's stature. |
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Amrapalli Gupta who essays the role of Bindiya in Zee's Teen Bahuraniyan'was all gung ho after meeting Himesh Reshmmiya, when he had recently visited the sets of the show to promote his latest film Aap Ka Suroor. Interestingly Amrapalli bought him a present The gift however, was wrapped and Himesh took it along with him only to realise later that it was a cap. Amrapalli was heard saying, "I love Himesh 's music and I'm his fan. It was a genuine gift from my side as he is known to love caps and keeping that in mind I thought he would like to add one more to his collection. It was just a token of appreciation from one of his avid fans. I hope he liked it."
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Thursday, July 12, 2007 21:39 IST
Meenakshi Sethi allegedly grudged the expensive costumes given to co-actor Nimisha Vakharia in the show 'Teen Bahuraniyaan'
The on-screen jealousy and animosity between the bahus of 'Teen Bahuraniyaan' (Zee) seems to have spilled off-screen too. Apparently, actor Meenakshi Sethi, who plays Indira, was upset with the down-market costumes given to her. A source on the sets reveals, "Nimisha Vakharia (Kokila) is given rich outfits. This upset Meenakshi to a great extent, who had to make do with the simple ones."
A production member (Playtime Creations) admitted to the rancour. He says on conditions of anonymity, "There is disparity in their costumes because their characters demand it. Indira plays a woman whose husband is not a successful man. So she is made to wear simple saris. On the other hand, Kokila is the daughter of a rich man. Hence, she is heavily dressed to suit her stature."
Another source adds, "Meenakshi started having a lot of grievances against her costumes. So much so that she refused to shoot unless she was given a change in her look. Hence, a meeting with the costume designer was arranged, so that Meenakshi's demands could be met. The designs were then changed to accommodate her requirements but the look remained the same."
When contacted, Meenakshi stated, "It is true that I was not happy with some of the costumes given to me. They looked so tacky. Honestly, even my servants wouldn't wear such saris. Plus, they are heavy with zari work. The zari edges would hurt my skin. My skin is sensitive and I feared breaking into a rash. So I refused to wear them. But I am still being given the same kind of saris." However, Meenakshi denied being jealous of Nimisha. Nimisha too pleaded ignorance of such incidents on the sets.
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Manish Raisighani has always found food to energise him so naturally it was indeclinable when he was offered to be the celebrity guest on ace chef Sanjeev Kapoor's Khaana Khazana recently. According to Manish, his mom is the best cook and to prove his point he took her along to Sanjeev Kapoor's studio. "My mom is a great fan of Sanjeevji and she thinks that he is the best cook in the world but according to me she is. She had always wanted to meet him. I just wanted her to feel special thats why i took her to Sanjeevji's sets, but to me she is still the best cook in the world." says Manish. |
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Prashant Chawla who plays Mahesh in Teen Bahuraaniyan of Zee is hoing that the Taj would enter the seven wonders and has been urging everyone he comes across to cast a vote. Prashant was lately seen on the musical contest Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Taj Special with other stars trying to make a contribution. "Yes, I hope Taj would make it to the seven wonders. I have visited it innumerable times. It has always been a wonder for me and it should continue to remain that way," says Prashant. Well, Prashant, point taken! |
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Amrapali's Bold Filmy Aspirations!
Amrapali who essays the role of Bindiya in Zee TV's Teen Bahuraniyan is not content playing a sati savitri on small screen. She says, "I want to move to the big screen." This lucknow lass feels that "Although television does give name and fame, you are never known as yourself, but always as the character. I need to be remembered as myself".
So what type of roles are you looking at ?, "I am smart enough to know I will not get a major lead so fast, hence would be happy even with a side role". What about bold roles? "Why not, I have done a Rakhi Sawant type of video, before", she remarked nonchalantly !
But will this not harm your character's prospect? "Yes that's why I will never wear a bikini or go in the buff. What I meant was that I am quite comfortable wearing short skirts and tank top. Many TV chics wear such mod clothes!, so why not me". she ended.
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Manish of Teen Bahuraniya seems to have a new addiction for sports and dance, is it a hobby |
Manish Raisighania, Sameer of Zee's Teen Bahuraniya, seems to be addicted to Martial 
Arts. With his show - Betiyaan Apni ya Parayadhan ending, Manish has more free time with him than usual. He has taken up sports on a serious level. Post shootings of Teen Bahuraniya, Manish makes sure that he devotes to time to martial arts. Is this a new addiction? Well, not really. Manish is a second degree black belt in Karate, had won the State Championship title thrice for karate and also the National Championship title 4 times for karate and kick-boxing, but unfortunately Manish had leave aside his dreams due to lack of sponsorships.
When asked Manish about his passion for sports, he replied, "I was selected for international championship four times but due because of lack of sponsorship and the politics that go behind it, I decided to quit it. In India except for cricket, every other game and talent suffers which makes people loose their motivation to excel. Its sad but I'm glad now there are movies like Chak De India that are focusing on other sports."
Along with Martial Arts, Salsa classes are on Manish's agenda. Blending dance and action together, Manish does seem to be preparing for the big screen. "Of course I intend on getting into films. But at this point of time, I'd just say the keyword is 'preparation'." says Manish with a smirk.
Well, whether if it's Manish's big break to the big screen, or just a hobby, Manish sure seems to be enjoying his new addiction!
Sanskari bahu searching for negative roles
After expressing her wish to get a nose job done, Amrapali Gupta aka Bindiya of Teen Bahuraniyan now wants to play negative roles.
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Amrapalli aka Bindiya of " Teen Bahuranniya" on Zee is hitting the gym with a vengeance these days. Although, her co-stars find her slim and trim, the actress begs to differ. "I may not look fat to others, but I feel I have been putting on weight for the past few months. I don't like it, so I have started working out regularly and I am keeping a stricter control on my diet."
Interestingly, the native of Lucknow can't resist North-Indian food since childhood. "But then, one needs to take care of those extra calories as well! So immediately after my shoot, I hit the gym," says Amrapalli, who is enjoying her track in the show these days as it's the first time she is doing a romantic role.
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Manish Raisinghania's Chat
Rita > Hi, did you feel the heat from the audience after replacing Ejaz Khan as "Varun" in Kahiin To Hoga (KTH)? He was their favourite. How did you cope with the immense popularity he enjoyed?
Manish Raisinghani > I think I was comfortably accepted by the audience in the first go itself and I got a very positive response from them. I don't think it was a very difficult task.
Sak bhavna > Hey Manish, this is Bhavna. You are just tremendous to look and are giving a fantastic performance in Kahiin To Hoga. So, what do you think about your cast? How are your co-stars? Is your co-star Rajeev co operative?
Manish Raisinghani > Thanks a lot for the compliment. Initially, Rajeev and I didn't share a very good relationship. But now he is more of an older brother. He is very cooperative. And about the rest of the co-stars, it's like a huge family and I am the brat kid of the family who's pampered like crazy!
Archie > Tell me, do TV stars become snooty like big film stars after they attain popularity?
Manish Raisinghani > Well, I can't talk on behalf of everybody. But, at least I am not like that. In fact I have become more humble.
Honey > What is your fitness funda?
Manish Raisinghani > I workout for 45 minutes in a day and eat whatever you want.
Shama > Manish, are you planning to do movies?
Manish Raisinghani > I am not taking up serial offers, as I want to do movies.
Gehta > Manish, Ejaz quit the serial and before him TV industry has (generally) seen replacement of actors so many times. Do you feel the insecurity as a professional?
Manish Raisinghani > I believe whatever happens, happens for the best. And I don't feel any kind of insecurity. The only thing you need to do is be good at your job.
Thegr8_m > I have heard that you were a model in Paris. Is it true?
Manish Raisinghani > I was a model in Europe (Turkey). I modelled there for a year.
Kush > Are you happy being a TV actor or you wanna do films also?
Manish Raisinghani > I am an extremely unsatisfied man. I think I have to move on to better things.
Honey > When is your date of birth?
Manish Raisinghani > 22 of July, 1979
Jugs > Are you marred? Do you have a girl friend?
Manish Raisinghani > I have a girl friend and we will be getting married after four years.
Lili > Why didn't Rajeev and you get along initially? Some cultural differences or professional jealousies?
Manish Raisinghani > Probably because both of us are known for our looks. So we had this kind of a rivalry. But when we got to know each other personally, everything got better (doubts were removed).
Clod > Some time ago there was talk of "Sujal" (Rajeev) quitting the show and then also "Kashish" (Aamna) was rumoured to be not happy with her role and was thinking of quitting. When such things happen, don't they have a demoralising effect on the rest of the time? Please do give an honest answer. Don't you guys feel that next it would be your turn to walk out?
Manish Raisinghani > They had their own personal reasons and I would not like to comment on it. It did affect us, as it would be like one of the family members leaving (the family).
Honey > Who else are there in your (real) family?
Manish Raisinghani > My mom, dad, a younger sister and grandmom.
Jugs > How did you get the role of "Varun" in KTH? Do you know anyone in the television industry?
Manish Raisinghani > Before KTH I was doing a serial named Kahiin Kissi Roz and Kehna Hai Mujhko. So when Ejaz was being replaced I received a call from Ektaa to do the role.
Meena > What made you take part in the Mr. India contest?
Manish Raisinghani > I have always been a misguided missile with a lot of energy and I landed up there and came out with flying colours.
Kali > What's your education? Do you come from a business family?
Manish Raisinghani > I am a mechanical engineer. I come from a service family.
Bhavnasak16 > Have you done any albums? If yes then which one? Who's your favourite actor/actress? If you want to date who would you date?
Manish Raisinghani > None because I have a very possessive girl friend who will kill me. I have done three albums – for Vaishali Sawant, t-series and another one is a Punjabi video, which is yet to release.
Uri > What's it with you guys, haan? You do engineering, MBAs etc and then become actors. Why? Don't you feel that you wasted your education and time?
Manish Raisinghani > I believe you need education to fall back upon wherever you are. And it (education) reflects in your persona.
Dima > Don't you think your chocolate-boy looks may just over shadow your acting abilities and people will cast you just for the looks and not so much for acting skills? Has the thought occurred to you?
Manish Raisinghani > Just for this sake I have been doing some thriller and suspense episodes for Aahat and Raat Hone Ko Hai where it's more of acting than style and looks; those are not even the criteria.
Khushbhu > Were you sure to become a model or TV actor since your child hood? If you were not an actor or a model, which profession would you choose?
Manish Raisinghani > If I was not in this profession, I'd probably be vice president of some company but after five years. As a kid I never thought about acting or modeling. It all started when my seniors dragged me for an inter-collegiate pageant where I won the best male model.
Honey > Manish, your favourite movie?
Manish Raisinghani > Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge is my all time favourite.
Sam > Hey Manish, how do you look at the competition with Rishi? If a situation arrives wherein two of you fight for the same girl what will you do?
Manish Raisinghani > Just smile and the girl will be mine.
Jigs > What in a woman turns you on?
Manish Raisinghani > The way she carries her self. It's not just the looks, it's mainly about the persona.
Binni > Tell us about your girl friend. Is she an actress too? What do you like in her sooo much? Where did you meet her? How long have you two been going steady?
Manish Raisinghani > This March 10th we completed three years (of relationship). She's a model too. She is from Pune and her name is Vilvin. She was my best friend for a year. I met her at a friend's birthday party. What I like about her is - it's just that she is a class apart.
Sam > Manish, in real life will you marry a girl like "Mehak" who was already married earlier?
Manish Raisinghani > If I really loved the woman, her past wouldn't matter.
Sam > Who is your favorite actor and actress?
Manish Raisinghani > Favourite actor - Collin Farrell, Amitabh Bachchan. And among actresses – Catherine Zeta Jones and Rekha.
Kush > I am feeling dam jealous!!!!!!
Manish Raisinghani > About what?
Kush > About your girl friend.
Manish Raisinghani > Please don't be jealous.
Reena > When will you start looking for a corporate job since you want to be a VP of a company. Aren't we going to see you as actor for too long?
Manish Raisinghani > I said if it all I wasn't in this profession I would have ended up as a VP. Since I am here, I'd like to deliver my best and entertain all of you.
Riky > From whom do you face tough competition - Rishi, Sujal or Akshat?
Manish Raisinghani > I think it's Rajeev (Sujal) as his popularity is already sky high and he's got a much better and an adorable character to play.
Sign Off Message > Aim for the moon because if you miss at least you will become a star. Love, Manish.
Sentimental Manish gifts a birthday to spot boy
The sets of Zee's Teen Bahuraaniyan sure seem like a fun place to be. Recently, we heard that Manish Raisinghani threw a birthday bash for one of the spot boys who happens to work for the show. Apparently, when Manish and co-stars were talking about birthdays, he learnt that the spot boy had no idea when his birthday was. This touched Manish deeply and the following day he got a cake and a gift and they had a small celebration on the sets for the spot boy. The small celebration went off well but what nobody even realised was that it wasn't even the spot boy's birthday that day. And his only partner in crime was Kadambari who plays his wife in the show. Well Manish sure seems to be granting birth dates and not just gifts and cakes.
source: deccan.com
Prashant Chawla finds his love
Prashant Chawla, who plays Mahesh in Teen Bahuraniyan, has found his real life dream girl.
Manava's co-stars will miss her
Manava Naik, who plays Manjeet in Teen Bahuraniyan, is taking a break from the show as she is going on a holiday to Singapore with her sister. Her co-star Amrapali Gupta talks about how much the crew of Teen Bahuraniyan is going to miss her.
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Did you know that Manava Naik, the protagonist in Teen Bahuraniyan, has a collection of books numbering over 20,000? She keeps them in her Bandra residence and is in the process of increasing her collection.
Manava Naik in her library
Evidently, Manava's family is in the business of printing, first set up by her grandfather. An entire floor of their three-storey bungalow forms a massive library. Says Manava, "My grandfather began collecting books. Besides heritage books that are not be available in bookstores, we have a variety of other books on subjects like history, literature, psychology, drama, films and politics."
Meanwhile, her father, Arun Naik has also acquired a grant from the government to preserve these books. Explaining about the process of preserving these rare books, she says, "It's not easy to preserve the books as some of them are very old. There is a small section where the books are kept wrapped in a special paper so that they don't get damaged. Some of them date as far back as the 17th century and have become so brittle that they can tear easily. We have about 200 such rare books."
These books are undoubtedly very precious to all in the Naik household. Manava says, "There have been a couple of incidents like the 26/7 rains where we almost lost the books in the drama section, as they were kept on the ground floor, but after that we dried every page of the books with a drier and re-bound them."
She adds, "There was yet another time when we had a fire in the house and we somehow managed to stop it from reaching the books."
Her personal favorite subject being literature, she says, "When I was a child, all my friends would come home to borrow books. I, personally collect and buy many books as my father has always been against the idea of borrowing books."
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Manava Naik wants to learn the piano
Manava Naik, Manjeet of Teen Bauraniyan, has a vast collection of musical instruments and wants to learn the piano among many other instruments. We asked Manava about her music inclinations.
,TNN"I will Love to do some dance based reality show"
Television actress Manava Naik is on a professional high as her character of Manjeet in the television daily Teen Bahuraniyaa is grabbing the viewer's attention and appreciation. "Acting was not new for me. I have been involved with theatre since my childhood. I used to participate in school plays and college dramas.
Moreover, both my parents are also associated with theatre. My mother is an actress and my father, a writer," says Manava. As acting and theatre were very much a part of Manava's upbringing, was acting a conscious decision of hers? "No, it wasn't," claims the actress. "In fact, I went to a general entertainment television channel's office for being an accompanist there and they asked me to audition, and that's how Special Squad, my first television serial happened," laughs the actress. Manava has been portraying different kinds of roles so far. She has played a western detective in Special Squad , a girl from a conservative Gujarati family in Baa, Bahu Aur Baby and is now playing an outgoing Punjabi bahu in Teen Bahuraniyaa .
So what is Manava's forte? "I think, I am quite versatile," says Manava. The actress who is inspired by Naseeruddin Shah's performances adds that "playing different characters makes me happy. I want to do something challenging every day." Bollywood is an obvious step ahead for television actors. But Manava has a different point of view, "I am not aiming for Bollywood. But yes, if some good role comes across, I will definitely pick it up." She adds, "The medium is not important. What matters is the character and the script." These days, the trend of television stars being associated with reality shows is very popular.
"I would like to be associated with a reality show where I am allowed to explore a hidden talent of mine. I will love to do some dance based reality show," says Manava who also owns a piano and a guitar and aims at learning music in the near future.
Manava is clear about her priorities, "I have no objection with the modern costumes that one wears on television. I am comfortable wearing short skirts but I don't agree with showing skin where it's not necessary. It has to be gracefully done and not just for the heck of it." Now that Manava has been in the television industry for quite some time, is she planning for a make over? "No," comes the reply.
"It is important for an actor to groom and look different as per the requirements of the character. But personally, I am not going in for any makeover. Now that I have been playing that pretty-girl-next-door for quite some time, I would like to go in for something different," says Manava. Point taken!
source - http://www.tvguideindia.com/tellystars.htm
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