Who gave sleepless nights to Shaheer Sheikh?

Navya fame, Shaheer Sheikh feels blessed to play the iconic role of Lord Arjun on Star Plus’ magnum opus Mahabharat. But it was not a cake walk for him to step into the shoes of a completely different character, and it rather was an intricate task to complete. He had spent sleepless nights before foraying in the role.

“I am very excited and I am enjoying every bit of it. Playing the character of Arjun is a challenging task and I like taking up challenges. The show Mahabharat has given me sleepless night, I just couldn’t stop thinking about it. It’s a once in a life time opportunity for me and I don’t want to leave it at any cost,” said Shaheer, who was also seen in a Teri Meri Love Stories on Star Plus. Read more…

Chhavi Pandey to feature in Cinevistaas’ Daag!

Star Plus is set with a programming change this year and there are several shows lined up for telecast in 2013. In the year 2012, we had come across the news about Cinevistaas Production, makers of Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai on Star, coming up with a show loosely based on Bollywood flick Khoon Bhari Maang featuring Rekha.

The show tentatively titled as Daag is in its primary stage and is currently busy with the casting. First it was reported that Tarzan: The Wonder Car fame Vatsal Seth would be seen playing the male lead in the show. And now the buzz states that beautiful actress Chhavi Pandey has been approached to play the role of the main lead. Read more…

People started recognizing me after Anamika, says Mudit Nayar!

After moving to Mumbai in 2009, Mudit Nayar was doing commercials and then got a few roles on the TV shows like Palampur Express, and an episode in Teri Meri Love Stories on Star Plus. He is currently seen in Sony TV’s horror based show Anamika.

Mudit said, “I am super elated to be a part of Anamika, but I have a small grouse against the people who feel I am a newcomer. On the contrary, I have done a couple of shows and quite many advertisements too. May be I wasn’t known earlier. It’s only after people have seen me as a lead in Anamika that I have been recognized. Frankly speaking, I like every aspect of the show and so do my parents who are proud of me.” Read more…

Avinash Sachdev moves into business!

Actor Avinash Sachdev rose to fame playing Dev in Zee TV‘s Chhoti Bahu. Not just this, he even got to meet his Rubina Dilaik through the show, who played Radhika in the daily.

Both are very much in love and happily together. Ever since Choti Bahu has gone off air, we have not seen much of the two on TV screen. Though Rubina was seen in a special appearance in Sony TV‘s Saas Bina Sasural, Avinash remained away from daily soaps post Chhoti Bahu and was only seen in an episode of Teri Meri Love Stories. Read more…

Have always taken roles which have convinced me, whether on TV on films, says Mudit Nayar!

Delhi lad Mudit Nayar, who has always been optimistic about his acting career, credits his father who supported him to pursue his dream and follow his heart.

He was doing commercials and then got a few roles on the TV shows like Palampur Express and an episode in Teri Meri Love Stories of Star Plus, before getting the lead role in Sony TV’s new show Anamika where he is playing character Jeet. Read more…

Divyanka Tripathi as apsara for Zee TV’s Ramayan!

Known for her subtle act in Zee TV’s Banoo Main Teri Dulhann, actress Divyanka Tripathi will now be seen making a special dance appearance in Zee TV’s Ramayan.

Talking of the same, she said, “We finished shooting for the same yesterday. In his want to delay Ram and Sita’s wedding beyond the opportune time, Sun God assumes the form of a beautiful apsara i.e. me. Smitten by my look, dance and performance, everybody will get oblivious of passage of time.” Read more…

Chhavi Pandey and Vatsal Sheth to play be lead in Cinevistaas’ next!

Entertaining the masses since 1993 with its enthralling television dailies and Hindi movies, Cinevistaas Limited is a renowned media company in India. Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Dil Dostii Dance, Dill Mil Gayye, Jai Mata Ki are few of its popular shows on television.

Now latest we have gathered is that the makers are soon coming with a new fiction show for Star Plus which is tentatively titled Daag. The story is said to be based on popular Bollywood movie Khoon Bhari Mang in which the female lead returns to take revenge. The female lead we hear will have a Bengali background. Read more…

Television shows should leave the intimate scenes to movies, says Iqbal Khan!

Television’s dashing handsome actor Iqbal Khan is recognized for his toned physique and smile. He has earned respect for portraying characters in TV shows like Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli and Teri Meri Love Stories (TMLS).

But he feels uncomfortable about show TRPs as this is the thing which does not let allow show producers to try new genres. “Producers/show-makers don’t experiment much on TV and tend to follow successful formulae. I’m glad that somebody is taking a step forward and trying new concepts. Personally, I don’t understand how TRPs work and what makes a show click”, he says. Read more…

Television actors don’t have privacy issues with the media, considers Sargun Mehta!

Telly actress Sargun Mehta, who claimed to fame with Colors’ show Phulwa, is a star sharing a healthy relationship with media. She believes that media may be a threat to the personal lives of celebrities but not for her or television stars.

“I don’t know about film stars, but television actors don’t have privacy issues with the media. There are certain aspects of your life that you won’t want people to know and sometimes they do come out. But I guess that’s okay. It’s a part of the job so one needs to accept it,” tells Sargun, who was recently seen in Star Plus’, Teri Meri Love Stories, opposite Karan Patel. Read more…

It was hard to be Nityananda in Teri Meri Love Stories, says Shaheer Sheikh!

Shaheer Sheikh, who gained popularity as handsome dashing Anant in Star Plus’ serial Navya is all set to appear as a complete nerd in his first telefilm Teri Meri Love Stories. There he will play Nityanand an absolutely opposite personality of Anant’s in Navya.

There he will be seen romancing with Mahhi Vij as lead characters. The film produced by Venita Coelhos Ekdant and Cinevistaas will be aired on September 15, 2012 on Star Plus. Read more…

Teri Meri Love Stories facing low TRPs disappoints makers!

An anthology series of romantic telefilms Teri Meri Love Stories, recently due to bad response on TRPs has reduced the duration of air-time. But now it seems like nothing is in favor of makers as they are facing heavy defeat by making telefilms for Star Plus.

Producer Siddharth Malhotra, who is ready with its two of short films which still have to telecast on coming week, says, “I am not going make more short films in this series now. The channel does not really promote the slot as much as they should and plus stiff competition in the weekend slot has meant that the ratings are not much to talk about. In such an environment I don’t feel like investing more time, effort and bandwidth.” Read more…

Vandana Gupta is all set to make her debut in Hindi Television via Teri Meri Love Stories!

After playing a successful inning in South Cinema, famous actress Vandana Gupta, who is known for her out-standing performances, in films like Thavam, Hyderabadi Nawabs, Ajantha and Hrudayadali Idenidu, is all set to debut on Hindi television soaps.

She is making her television debut with one of the Star Plus’s Telefilm in Teri Meri Love Stories and talking about the feeling she is having for the venture, she stated, “Initially, I didn’t think I could do it. But then I thought that I could do so many things with my character and showcase my acting. The whole experience was superb”. Read more…

Ritu Vij and Pulkit Sandhu to feature in IMRC Entertainment’s Telefilm!

Making weekend special with romantic love tales, Star Plus is driving high with each passing week. Its show Teri Meri Love Stories has become the most favorite serial to catch this season.

And to contribute in this entertainment league, IMRC Entertainment production is all geared to add its love story in the series. And taking the casting outline, buzz states that Ravi Dubey and Vandana Joshi will appear as the lead in this telefilm. Read more…

Karan Kundra doesn’t feel contented doing regressive soaps for money!

Heartthrob of television, Karan Kundra, was discovered by all with Imagine TV’s extremely popular show Kitni Mohobat Hai. And is now enjoying every bit of attention with Channel V’s Gumraah!

And Karan, who is famous for his talented acting, gentle nature and splendid appearance will soon be seen in a Telefilm of Star Plus’ offering Teri Meri Love Stories. “The story I am doing is young, simple and sweet — there is no high drama. It’s more of a musical, which really attracted me to the project.” he shares. Read more…

Jatin Shah, Sonia Kaur and Sheetal Dabholkar in Ravi Ojha’s Telefilm!

After a successful start, Star Plus is all set to launch some new interesting, gripping and mushy-mushy love stories as part of its Teri Meri Love Stories series.

And one amongst them will be produced by Ravi Ojha, name known for Sasural Genda Phool, featuring starring Iqbal Khan and Divyanka Tripathi in the leading roles. Apart from the two, we have learnt that Jatin Shah, who recently did an episodic for Life OK’s Savdhan India, Sonia Kaur, one of the contestants of Swayamvar season 2 and Sheetal Dabholkar, last seen in Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath and Dhoond Legi Manzil Humein, will team up with the cast for the telefilm. Read more…