Aayam Mehta in Do Dil Se Bandhi Ek Dor

Popular Aayam Mehta who has done shows like Na Aana Iss Des Laado, Palkon Ki Chaon Mein has bagged a meaty role in Zee TV's Do Dil Se Bandhi Ek Dor produced by Filmfarms.

Sources inform Aayam That has been finalized to play the male lead role of the Shiv's (Arhaan Behll) Baburam father. His character will belong to lower middle class and the player has been paired opposite Shubhangi Latkar. The cast and the crew of the daily have started shooting for the show in Jaipur and it is soon expected to go on-air soon.

We tried Contacting, but Aayam Remained unavailable for comment.

Vishesh Bansal bags Buddha!

Here comes another piece of exclusive news on BKModi's aspiring show 'Buddha' on Zee TV. TOI consistently kept the readers updated With Each and every development, right from its conception till the show went on floors.

Names like Sameer Dharmadhikari, Kabir Bedi, Nigaar Khan, Surbhi Shukla, Gungun Uprari, Siddharth Vasudev Comprised while the cast list Also Reported Earlier it was the little prince Siddhartha That would be played by Vedant Dattani. However, the character saw the last moment replacement.

HENCE, now the role of young Siddhartha would be played by none other than Vishesh Bansal. Vishesh was last seen in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and had Also ACTED in Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kahan as Addu young but later on I Eventually got REPLACED BY Shivansh Kotian.

Nevertheless, it Seems that Shivansh had something better in his kitty as today I have been zeroed to play the younger version of king Siddhartha (Buddha).

When Contacted, Vishesh Bansal's mother confirmed, "Yes, Vishesh will play childhood of Buddha." Vishesh has started shooting from past two days.

All the best for your innings Vishesh!

Smilie Suri breaks girl-next-door image with Jodhaa Akbar

Actress Smilie Suri, who is all set to make her small screen debut with "Jodha Akbar", says her character as the Mughal emperor's first wife Begum Ruqaiya will help her break the girl-next-door image.

Smilie, who made her Bollywood debut with 2005 film "Kalyug", fell ill soon after signing Zee TV's historical show "Jodha Akbar", produced by Ekta Kapoor.

"Over the last few years, I was offered Preferred TV shows, but I Declined them. This one's not a saas-bahu show and the role of Ruqaiya is Also very different. It helps me break away from the girl-next-door image created Kalyug by my character, "Smilie, who is Director Mohit Suri's sister, said in a statement.

"The commute from Mumbai to Karjat for the shoot can be pretty taxing, so I was in two minds INITIALLY but the character is not only interesting, it has different layers and substance. Ruqaiya is an important part of Akbar's life. She was his best friend, almost like his mirror.'m just waiting to get out of the hospital and start shooting, "she added.

Indraneel opposite Meghna Malik in Gustakh Dil

Ravi Ojha's less fortunate Daastan show on Zee TV will soon bid adieu to the channel. Nevertheless the makers are geared up for Their next offering on Life OK, Gustakh Dil titled.

Exclusively TOI.com Reported on the Developments of Gustakh Dil and accordingly the latest we hear is Ravi Ojha's loyalist Indraneel Bhattacharya, last seen in Star Plus' Sasural Genda Phool will be seen opposite Meghna Malik (Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa fame).

Indraneel and Meghna will portray the lead boy parents to Vibhav Roy. "I will start my shoot from tomorrow and looking forward to the show," confirms Indraneel.

"The story is basically acerca two families, one from the village and the other one Which has moved from village to cities and grown rich by the passing time," adds source.

The show is slotted to go on air by next month (July, 2013)!

Women love bad boys: Chetan Hansraj

Actor Chetan Hansraj is back to playing a bad boy on the small screen with "Jodha Akbar". He says his fans love watching him in negative roles. Moreover, "women love bad boys"!

"Playing the bad guy I've never lost any fans. In fact, my Fans Have always appreciated the different negative characters I have played and always send me Their love and support. It is Also Said That women love bad boys, so is not That a win-win situation, "Chetan said in a statement.

The actor, who has a negative character Portrayed in shows like "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii", "Kkusum" and "Kya Hua Tera Vaada", will be seen in the role of Adham Khan, the son of Mahamanga and foster brother to emperor Akbar , in the TV show.

Auditions for the lead roles of the show took months, but Chetan is said to Have Been an immediate pick for the part.

What makes him enjoy negative roles?

"There are many facets to playing a negative character onscreen. There are shades of gray along With The deep dark shades of negativity That One needs to portray," I said.

"Jodha Akbar", que goes on air Sunday on Zee TV, is produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, a banner is very comfortable Chetan Working with.

"It's an amazing experience Working with them again. It always makes me feel like I'm working for my home production," I said.

Alok Narula found it challenging to play a woman

Actor Alok Narula, last seen in Mrs Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein, was seen in a never-seen-before avatar last night in Fear Files on Zee TV.

I played Both man and woman in the show. His character Sagar, gets possessed by the spirit of a girl, in the episode.

Talking about his experience, the player says, "It was a challenging role. I played a man possessed by a girl's spirit, who was molested by a group of boys. She wants to teach the boys a lesson through me. I dress up like a girl and take revenge on the guys. It was a brilliant character to play as it helps the player in me to play variety in just one episode. I Hope That the viewers like my role. "

Mahima Makwana

Mahima Makwana aka Rachna Profile

About Mahima Makwana:

Mahima Makwana is a growing Indian TV actress. Mahima Makwana is best Known for her role of Rachna in Zee TV's show Suhane Ladakpan Ke Sapne. Teenager was Mahima Makwana Also seen in Imagine TV's Sawaare Sabke Sapne - Preeto as Preeto's youngest sister. Mahima EEZ Also has to show 'Jhansi Ki Rani' and others like Mile Jab Hum Tum, Balika Vadhu, CID, Aahat, Mohe Rang De, Rin Ad, MasalaAd to her credit. Mahima loves Acting, Dancing, Singing, Reading. .

Mahima Makwana Biography:

Mahima Makwana started her career by enacting various roles in Balika Vadhu.Jhansi short ki Rani, CID, Aahat, Mile Jab Hum Tum, Mohe Rang De, and was a part of two telefilms Rin advertisement Ad, MasalaAd. She got her first break as a popular character in Sawaare Sabke Sapne - Preeto as Preeto's youngest sister. Currently, she is in the lead for the show Suhane Ladakpan Ke Sapne playing the character of Rachna.

Channel goes Digital for Connected Hum Tum

Following the success of the mobile app for its non-fiction Which properties crossed a milestone of 1 million downloads recently and a slew of digital innovations for all its major launches over the last 2 years, Zee TV goes 'digital first' yet again for its latest primetime launch 'Connected Hum Tum'.

Forging yet another first in the Hindi GEC space, Zee TV has created online Original content parallel to Promote the show even before it premiered on television.

Given That the show raises the question - "Auraton Samajhna Ko Itna Kyun Hai Difficult?", Zee TV has created short video comic center with a theme of 'Men Who Understand Women' Society - a crew That turns up During scenarios where a man is acerca clueless what has upset his woman and Provides Remedial Measures to the suffering man.

The video are parodies of real life Situations and will leave the audience in splits. These video can be accessed on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?=hwKD98ZnIwk.

A month prior to its launch, the channel created a wave of curiosity around the show in the teaser daily through social media posts on Facebook and Twitter That Built intrigue around the novel concept of the show and the identity of its celebrity host.

Once an actor Abhay Deol was revealed as the host, the social media space was buzzing with pictorial posts of the Actor With His tongue-in-cheek commentary acerca women and how I just can not understand them!

The title song of the show - a fresh, catchy video featuring Abhay Deol, was Launched Simultaneously on YouTube and all other video platforms alongside its on-air launch. Live chats with Abhay on Twitter, Google Hangouts With The participants, LIVE tweeting During the telecast of an episode With An on-air twitter feed are amongst the other Initiatives Zee TV has coming up to drive Increased interactivity and viewer participation. Tapping the ever-expanding universe of bloggers, Zee TV Organized an exclusive preview of the show for the blogging community followed by an interaction With The six women participants of the show, creating a significant imprint of the show in the blogging space.

Zee TV is creating a YouTube gadget Also Which Will serve as the primary engagement platform for audiences to consume 'Connected Hum Tum' online. It will have episodes, uncut video, a discussion forum on the themes of daily episodes and video biographies of the six Protagonists.

Akash Chawla, Head - Marketing, National Channels, ZEEL said, "With 'Connected Hum Tum', there was a need to Firmly Establish a format of entertainment Indian TV audiences had never been exposed to. The digital space, being a two-way communication street, lends itself well to driving conversations are essential to Ensure That That the unique concept of the show gets registered and is Clearly Understood by the audience. Through Initiatives: such as the original parallel online content specially developed for the show, to YouTube gadget Exclusively created for the show, reaching out to the blogging community, extensive engagement of viewers in the social media, we leveraged the digital media well to create the right kind of buzz around 'Connected Hum Tum ".

Sandeep Menon, Head of Marketing for Google India, said, "We have had a long term Relationship with Zee for YouTube and it is heartening to see them taking the lead in Adopting the digital platform and Working with Viral Fever, Who Have created brand and audience for Themselves on YouTube With Their made-for-web content. This is a great way to build and engage a community of viewers online and we are happy to see Zee taking the lead on this. "

Niyati goes the ‘Vivah’ way!

Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Uljhi ... Niyati soon introduce a famous Bollywood track which was used earlier Zee TV's Chhoti Bahu. Any idea? Keep reading.

Source reports: "The issue of Barjatia Sooraj film 'Vivah' in Niyati be presented shortly."

"During the mehendi ceremony, unfortunately the house burns and Niyati savings during other family members, especially his mother in law, it burns," adds the source.

"Knowing that Niyati actually saved his mother, Ishwar (Tabrez Khan) will develop a kind of respect and love for Niyati. Finally closest thing to what happened in the movie Vivah, Ishwar complete wedding rituals in the hospital" takes leave of origin.

The same track was used in the early Chhoti Bahu Zee TV and now has been used in the Sahara One Niyati.

When contacted, Aastha Chaudhary who plays Niyati said: "I am very scared of fire, but when it comes to performing stunts enjoy it. So I'm anxious to get on the air track."

This particular song was shot this evening (May 31, 2013).

Paridhi Sharma bagged Jodha Akbar..!!

Much has been said about how picky the doyen of Indian soaps Ekta Kapoor is when it comes to casting actors.

Is said to have passed through a maximum of 7,000 entries hearing during a nationwide hunt spanning eight months before she gave her final nod of approval to the beautiful Paridhi Sharma playing Jodha in his magnum opus historical coming in Zee TV Jodha Akbar.

It is interesting to note here that there was another side Jodhas prominent among the 7,000 applicants who had almost made ​​the cut.

Insiders also reveal that Rasputra Toral had auditioned for the coveted role and the creative team was very impressed with it. However, Ekta glanced at her and said: "That's not my Jodha!"

To Jodha, Ekta reveals, "I wanted someone who has the radiance and dignity of the most beautiful Rajput princess Indian history has seen. Jodha was someone tell me whose eyes conveyed humility, simplicity, courage and conviction. paridhi embodies everything I had in mind for Jodha. When paridhi fell Jodha wedding finery and delivered some of his lines, knew the role was hers! "

Paridhi Sharma has previously been a part of Ekta productions but this is his first role as an advantage. With a big smile on his face, Paridhi said: "The role of Jodha Landing is a dream come true. For starters, the fact that it is a major role in Ekta Kapoor production ... in a very popular channel like TV Zee ... add to this the fact that I'm playing a famous historical figure into a lavish costume drama ... could I ask for? "He added:" I know the expectations are sky high and I have a difficult task front .... but I know I will strive hard, work my strength to my advantage and deliver. "

Shashi-Sumeet Mittal's new show

Shashi-Sumeet Mittal mind behind successful programs and concepts to break new ground, as Diya Aur Baati Hum, Punar Vivah, Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki are oriented with another innovative concept for the small screen.

According to some reliable sources we learn that the producer is preparing a new show from one of the popular GEC, Zee TV.


Sources say after the release of back projects Shashi-Sumeet Producers are now busy with his new Zee TV show. The show will not be a normal saas-bahu drama but will focus on a mature love story. Both the male and female protagonist of the series will be in their 30's and history will highlight your relationship.

When contacted, Producer Sumeet Mittal remained unavailable for comment.