I travelled in trains without ticket: Shrenu Parikh

Baroda girl Shrenu Parikh, who bagged a lead role in "Havan" right after her first show "Gulaal", says May she be lucky to get good roles but things were not so hunky-dory When She came here to find her share of fame .

"I had my own share of troubles. I used to travel in trains without ticket, Struggled without a house in Mumbai. I was new here, I belonged to Baroda ... Many people eat to Mumbai and struggle, but I have been blessed with good producers, "She Told IANS.

She comes from a very conservative family, but DESPITE That She nurtured the dream of wearing grease paint and facing the camera.

"I belong to a conservative Gujarati family. Acting was no where in the scene. But I used to dream about it. Was six When I won Miss World Aishwarya Rai ... But then things just happened and I started opening up and telling my mom about my inclination towards acting, "she said.

However, her parents had different dreams for her.

"My mom wanted me to Become a singer and my dad wanted to see me as a doctor. Pharmacy I have done, so I have brilliant my dad's dream and I sing in shows for my mom," she said.

The actress, who played the lead role in "Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka", is right now busy with "Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon ... Ek Baar Phir" with Avinash Sachdev.

The family supports her career as an actress now, she said.

"I was very scared acerca How They will react. Now my whole family, que is huge, is so proud of me. They are more excited than me. They are supportive," she said.

5 TV actresses held in a sex racket

Last month on (21st June, 2013) high profile prostitution racket operating from an apartment in a posh locality of Lokhandwala area in suburban Jogeshwari was busted, where in five TV serial actresses were arrested by Mumbai police.

Yes, you heard it correct! It is Said That the flats at the building were owned by IAS and IPS officers.

The three middlemen Have Been Identified as Imtiyaz Shaikh Israr Alam and Karan Munde.

Sources said, "We had received a tip-off That a sex racket was being run from flat number 1402 of Meera Tower. We sent fake customers, who Contacted Alam and Munde. The five girls were called and the rate was fixed at Rs 5,000 . "

It is Also Heard That four of the call girls have ACTED in several TV serials, while the fifth has ACTED in Bhojpuri films and C-grade films in Bollywood.

Varun Badola in 24 Frames' next

Actor Varun Badola, who was last seen in Zee TV's Phir Subah Hogi, has been singed on by 24 Frames for Their next high society thriller Which Will launch on Star Plus soon.

I will play a pivotal role in it. The show, we hear, is an adaptation of popular American show Missing. For Those uninitiated, Missing revolved around Rebecca "Becca" Winstone, a widow and retired CIA Agent with an 18-year-old son, Michael.

Becca travels to Rome to track down her son, who bags a summer architecture program in Rome. But she finds herself in the middle of an international conspiracy Involving the CIA and an Interpol agent who was eleven her lover.

Informs a source Associated With The show, "The show will go on floors starting July 20. The production house has acquired rights to the show. It will be a bold show and will mostly get a late night slot."

24 Frames, a co-production Between Nandita Mehra and Bhairavi Raichura, has produced Earlier chhal --- Sheh Aur Maat.

Varun did not revert to our text message.

No learning, no winning: KBC's new slogan

If you stop learning in life, you will stop tasting victory, says megastar Amitabh Bachchan, in the first promotional trailer of the forthcoming season of popular game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati".

The communication campaign for the show's new edition is centered around the theme - "Seekhna jeetna toh bandh bandh". It will be beamed on the small screen Tuesday 8pm

The promo showcases how to Un certain Mrs. Dhingra decide to turn into a wedding planner, and she sidelines her "learning" by saying That what's the point of learning at her age. What follows is a series of misjudgements in her business, leading to losses. Then she rues: "Kuchh seekh liya hota Kaash (wish I would've Learnt something)".

That's When Amitabh, the show's host walks into the frame, Urging people to continue learning things in life.

The new season of "Kaun Banega Crorepati", a widely popular show based on international show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", will go on air on Sony Entertainment Television towards August-end or early September.

The previous seasons of the show have focused on different ideologies. In 2010, the show Promoted "Koi Bhi Sawaal Chota Nahin Hota" (no question is insignificant), while the 2011 edition focused on how "Koi Bhi Insaan Chota Nahi Hota", que translated to how no person is smaller than another.

"KBC 2012" Conveyed the message - "Hi Sirf Gyaan dilates Haq Hai Aapko Aapka" knowledge telling Helps masses only how you get your rights.

Amitabh, 70, changed the face of Indian TV When He hosted the first season of "Kaun Banega Crorepati" in 2000. He returned to host its second season after a gap of a few years, while the third season, in 2007, saw superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the anchor's spot.

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.

Tiff between advertisers and TV channels worsens

Television channels HAVE JUST a day left and then They Might lose a part of Their sheen substantial businesses. Shah Rukh Khan denying they his strength lies in his vest, Priyanka Chopra revealing the secret of her long, black tresses, or Katrina Kaif tempting you to have some soft drink-all this soon Might Become a thing of the past. And all thanks to the tiff Between the advertisers and TV channels. Advertisers Have Told the channels, who had shifted to a monthly rating system release That All advertising orders for spot bookings will stand canceled with effect from Tuesday if They Do not go back to the weekly TAM (Television Audience Measurement) rating model. The notices were sent to the channels last weekend.

Last month, many TV channels TAM canceled subscriptions Their doubting the veracity of Their methodology. It was then an alternative DECIDED That body would be formed. As an interim solution, the channels went back to TAM but on monthly basis.

Not so long ago, the advertisers and the channels were on the same page as far as ratings are concerned TAM. However, after a run of one month, the advertisers Have Decided to do a U-turn on the channels. A source from the TV industry said, "The new body, Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), you've got all the Necessary clearances. But at Least it will take 18 months to come into force. In The Meantime, the advertisements are getting costlier by the day. And without a system in place it is becoming increasingly Difficult for the advertisers to invest in the channels. "

Vinita Bangard, Founder and CEO of Krossovver, a company That deals with ads for SRK and Priyanka Chopra said, "I endorse the decision taken by advertisers." Afsar Zaidi, CEO of Carving Dreams, a company That Manages endorsements of the likes of HrithikRoshan, Saif Ali Khan, said, "I know of this new tussle Between the advertisers and the TV channels. I Shall Be Able to tell you more about our next course of action, eleven the brands start getting in touch with us.

Meenakshi Menon, founder Spatial Access, a media audit and advisory company, similarly voiced views: "There are definitely serious issues TAM as far as ratings are concerned," she said, adding, "But why would advertisers invest on channels with low TRPs? TRPs fluctuate every day. "

Meanwhile, we hear, TAM is in celebration mood. However, When Contacted LV Krishnan, CEO, TAM Media Research, and Siddhartha Mukherjee, Senior Vice-President of TAM, refused to comment.

I’m not a quitter... health issues gave way this time: Aarti

Bollywood actress Aarti Chhabria is the latest one to be out of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. "I had health issues Plaguing me During The show, but I did not want to concentrate on that.'m Not a quitter, but my health issues gave way this time," says Aarti, who Suffered desde to rib injury That only got worse ace the show progressed.

Talking her experience on to positive note, Aarti jokes, "I've got back into shape thanks to the dancing and rehearsals on This show, Especially since I'd gorged on to lot of food During The shoot of my debut Punjabi film prior to this show, "says the actress, who've ACTED in to number of movies in the South.

Aarti recently is back desde to filmmaking course and she says she've plans to put that in use. "I've Learnt everything desde camerawork to screenplay to editing.'ve Been contemplating on making to short film, que I plan to embark sometime in the near future," she signs off.

Dimple was offered lead roles in 'Uttaran' and 'Qubool Hai'

Dimple Jhangiani, last seen in Amrit Manthan, regrets not being Able to take up several lead roles due to unfavorable circumstances.

She says, "I was offered Preferred the lead role in Qubool Hai but at That Time, I was still doing Amrit Manthan. Much before That, I was offered Preferred Tina Dutta's character in Uttaran, but I was bound by contract, so Could not do it . Both characters are now a hit with The audiences. Guess it's my bad luck. "

Dimple who will now be in a comedy show is keeping her fingers crossed That this role will do wonders for her and finally break the jinx.

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Ridheema Tiwaris phone vows!

Ridheema Tiwari, who is currently seen as ravishing Rasika was in for a rude shock barred When her mobile services .. she Realized the services were barred Because only on payment of Rs 60.

She says, "I had paid in round figure and when to I called helpline They told me even if you pay a Rupee less the system treats it as non payment. It shocks me to know .. big companies like that to Their treat customers who use phone regularly. I feel There should be atleast 100 or 200 Rs minimum system less thing Should then only react. actors We use phone more than others and customers need to be taken care of keeping in mind the profile of user.

On Being Asked acerca Rasika her character in It's an Entirely different story beginning in September up with from Kashmir & then in Mumbai ... showing a huge contrast in cultures, lifestyles, outlook, upbringing, perception Between Kashmiris & Mumbaiites ... Also it touches Sensitive issues with some Kashmiri Such novice. Also be ready to have some stuff Mumbaiyaa matak chatak. Which is going to give the viewers a taste of Mumbai bhelpuri with Kashmir twist "

Splitsvilla fame Priya Shinde in Emotional Atyachaar

UTV Bindass' Emotional Atyachaar will soon feature Spiltsvilla fame Priya Shinde, who've Also ACTED in Marathi movie Ushir Zarasa Houde.

"Priya will essay a role similar to That Kareena Kapoor essayed in the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum," informs source.

Furthermore, informing on the storyline, source said, "The story plot Revolves around a simple girl, who tries to be classy like the character of Priya but fails to be so. HENCE the girl just to prove herself better ends up sleeping with a boy . "

When Contacted, Priya confirmed, "Yes, for the second time I have been called here and its amazing to shoot for realitic Such stories."

Priya Shinde has started shooting and the episode will probably go on floors by next week.

It’s again a revamp time on Na Bole Tum..?

Sunshine Production's Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha on Colors was aired back with a season 2 with a hope to entertain the masses and rule the TRP charts.

However, the popular show failed to impress the audiences' like before and is now all set to once again undergo a revamp in order to gain some numbers.

Yes, you read it right. Na Bole will soon undergo a revamp and apparently many pivotal characters like Nanhi (Jayshree Venkatramanan), Beera (Siddharth Arora), Addu (Kanwar Dhillon) will make an exit from the show.

Sources inform That the show will soon see some new twists and turns Wherein some of the major characters will move out of the show. After the revamp the story will focus on Megha (Aakanksha Singh) and Mohan's (Kunal Karan Kapoor) love story. Also apart from Kunal and Aakanksha, Reem Sheikh Also will be part of the show. The makers and the creative team are still working on the plot but in all probability a major accident will bring in the revamp.

When Contacted, Kunal Karan Kapoor said, "I have Heard That the show will witness few changes and I do not have much information on it."

Producer Sudhir Sharma Remained unavailable for comment.

Huma Qureshi turns 'shayari' queen on TV

Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi will showcase her poetic side on comic TV show "Comedy Nights With Kapil".

She dished out some quirky 'shers' on her visit to the sets of the Colors' show, where she was Accompanied by National Award-winning Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui to Promote Their forthcoming release "Shorts".

She was very impromptu when it came to a quick-witted response to any of the pun-Intended remarks.

Comedian Kapil Sharma, who produces the show, was surprised by Huma's spontaneity.

Jaya Ojha and Sanjeev Bhatt as Gopi's parents in Saathiya

Reported Earlier TOI had acerca Which Gopi's family will soon be Introduced in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.

Actress Jaya Ojha, who played Simar's mother in Sasural Simar Ka and Sanjeev Bhatt, who played South Indian movie producer in Nautanki Saala, will play mother and father to Gopi, respectively. The makers are still looking out for an actress to play the part of her sister. Incidentally, there was buzz Devoleena That will play a double role --- Both of Gopi and her sister --- but there is still no clarity on That front. The story will take a new turn With The introduction of Gopi's family.

Informs a source, "Sanjeev's character is quite interesting. He holds the record of longest mustache in the show. I've vowed That I will not cut his mustache until I finds his daughter, who was lost at the Kumbh Mela When She was just one year old. As per the track, only Urmila recognises Gopi's father and she will try her best to hide the truth of the family from Gopi and her in-laws. "DESPITE Repeated attempts The, we could not reach Sanjeev.

TV actors in regional films!

Many television actors have bridged the great divide between big and small screens. But with a dearth of exciting offers in B-Town, some of them are trying their luck in regional films.

Karishma Tanna, who has featured in shows like Kyunkii Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Adalat, Baal Veer has done Kannada films I Am Sorry... Matte Banni Preetsona. The tall actress said that she waited a long time before signing one film in Hindi. 

Karishma Tanna

TV star of Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6, Shweta Tiwari has worked in Marathi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Nepali and yet-to-release Pakistani film.

Shweta Tiwari

Barkha Bisht has done telly shows - Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi, Nayi Umr Nayi Chunauti - Parvarrish. And she has acted in Bengali films Dui Prithbi and Ami Shubhash Bolchi.

Barkha Bisht

After doing a telly show called Just Mohabbat, Jennifer Kotwal acted in Kannada film Jogi and became a popular star in Tollywood. 

Jennifer Kotwal

After doing Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Gumrah End of Innocence on TV Karan Kundra has a hit film Pure Punjabi to his credit. In addition, he has also acted in Jatt Romantic and yet-to-release Mere Yaar Kaminey. Further, Karan has a three-film deal with filmmaker Vikram Bhatt. 

Karan Kundra

Karanvir Bohra has done telly shows Just Mohabbat, Dil Se Di Dua...Saubhagyavati Bhava. He is also acting and produced Punjabi film called Love you Soniye. Since Karanvir owns a production house, he felt it made sense to capitalise on the growing Punjabi film market. 

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After doing India Calling and Gulaal on TV, Manasi Parekh did a Tamil film called Leelai. Manasi denies that she did the film because she wasn't getting any interesting offers from television or Bollywood. 

Manasi Parekh

Surveen Chawla has done Kahiin To Hoga. She has acted in a Kannada movie Paramesha Panwala. she has also starred in some Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Punjabi films.

Surveen Chawla

Vishal Karwal has done Roadies, Dwarkadheesh-Bhagwaan Shri Krishna, Bigg Boss 6 on TV. While Vikram Bhatt's 1920 London is yet to start shooting, Vishal Karwal is trying his luck in a Punjabi film. He feels it is just another way to reach out to more people.

Vishal Karwal

Even though she has been playing the lead role in soap opera Qubool Hai as Zoya, the dimpled beauty Surbhi Jyoti is a popular face in Punjabi movies. She has starred in popular Punjabi movies such as Munde Patiale De and Raula Pai Gaya.

Surbhi Jyoti

Tara D’souza to debut on small screen

Media is abuzz with soon to be Launched new GEC, EPIC TV. Recently, one of the fiction Their show, "Mallika" was Introduced to the average Which star Charu Shankar of 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' fame as the lead.

Now, the latest information info we have received Is that Tara Dsouza of Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan fame is all set to debut on small screen with EPIC's another fiction show, titled 'Asura Hunters', produced by' A bellyful Of Dreams Entertainment pvt.ltd '.

When Contacted, Tara refused to comment on the same.

We too hear that 'Asura Hunters' would be based on a science fiction and the cast have Already started shooting for the same.

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Uttarakhand tragedy comes alive on TV

The Widespread Destruction Caused by the Tsunami in Uttarakhand Himalayan has shocked entertained by the nation. The pain will be highlighted in somewhat Nayi Umr Nayi Chunauti - Parvarrish - Agla Padav. |

The situation will show Raashi Ahuja (Sparsh Khanchandani) taking off to Uttarakhand on a trekking trip with friends, that too without informing her parents. That is when, tragedy strikes. However, she will not only save herself and others and emerges as a hero.

Sources said in the end, she will be saved by her father Jeet, played by Vishal Singh. "The flood scenes will be created in Mumbai itself. The shoot for the sequence will begin on Wednesday and will go on for some days. Sparsh Especially is being trained by professionals fight masters for this sequence," said a source. Sparsh was unavailable for a comment.

Earlier Parrvarish had shown the North India blackout episode too. "This is an extremely valid track for the moment," said Raavi's on-screen mother Barkha Sengupta.

Shahenshah Karan Wahi in Indian Idol Junior

Karan Wahi will be seen in an all new avatar in the upcoming gala episode of Sony Entertainment Television's popular music reality show Indian Idol Junior.

The entertaining host donned an outfit distinctively Which Could be related to Shahenshah, que was played by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. Indian Idol Junior has successfully managed to keep the audience engaged by showcasing outstanding talent amalgamated with interesting themes.

With the upcoming gala episode having a 'disco' theme, everyone on the sets sported a unique 'disc' costume. But it was Karan Wahi who Seemed to grab most of it the attention With His distinctive costume.

With funky golden eye gear, sequenced stylish leather jacket and shiny golden boots, I gave the impression of the modern Shahenshah. With his heart throbbing looks and personality, I have struck various poses and shared jokes cool That had the audience in splits. Also I tried to mouth a few dialogues like Shahenshah Big B himself.

Nonetheless, I did manage to leave Certainly his fans awestruck With His overall appearance fabulous. Catch Karan Wahi in his 'Shahenshah' avatar on 13th July on Indian Idol Junior only on Sony Entertainment Television

I will not copy Sonarika: Pooja Bose

Pooja Bose, who has started shooting as the new Parvati for Devon Ke Dev Mahadev says That she is not going to copy Sonarika Bhadoria, who was Earlier essaying the role of the Goddess.

"I will not copy Sonarika at all! I will be portraying the role in my own way and in my own body language," says Pooja.

Adding Further she says, "Replacements Have Been happening on TV for a very long time. And this one Should not come as a shocker to the audience. I will be trying my best to justify the role That I am given."

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!

Shamin Mannan as Bhoomi

Shamin Mannan is an Indian TV actor. She has been in many TV serials. Currently she is playing to role of Bhoomi in Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki on Colors TV.

Shamin Mannan was born on 11 June 1989 in Dibrugarh Assam.

Shamin Mannan quit her engineering to Pursue career in acting. While at college, she donate several modeling assignments. After dropping out desde engineering college in Bangalore, she shifted to Mumbai. Where she worked in many TV commercials for famous brands like Reliance, Sony Ericson, Polycrol syrup, Dabur Gulabari etc. Then in about some time she got her first chance to cur in to TV serial Banoo Main Teri Dulhann. She Also seen in Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg and Santaan. In Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg, she played an important role. Currently, she is seen in Colors TV's Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki ace female lead character Bhoomi.

I’ll never let success go to my head: Shamin Mannan

Shamin Mannan Risks and loves taking the biggest one she took was When She left studies to Become an actress. Followed Difficult times but That did not deter her. Since debuting on Television with Santaan, there has been no looking back for Shamin. Shamin who's essaying the role of an NRI bahu in Sanskaar: Dharohar Apnon Ki, was recently in town When we caught up with her.

Shamin, who was in Ahmedabad for the first time, says, "This is my first visit to the city and I had to tell the producers two months back that I'd be taking a leave today. Shooting schedules can be hectic but I have no complaints. Everywhere I go, people Recognize me as Bhoomi. They Also think I am a Gujarati! "

Looking back, Shamin says, "I am from Assam and was studying engineering in Bangalore When a friend told me acerca a modeling assignment in Mumbai. My parents were paranoid when i left studies to Pursue acting. But I convinced them to give me six months to prove myself. After They saw me on TV, They were happy. I played a parallel lead in Banoo Main Teri Dulhann and a negative role in Mata Ke Charnon Mein Swarg pitah.'d always wanted to play the main protagonist in a show and was getting depressed When Things did not work out. I did TV comercials to support myself financially "she says.

Shamin life confesses Has not changed too much after joining TV. She says, "I was quite shy in school so When my friends saw me on TV, They were pleasantly surprised and told me how I'd ever imagined They Could not do TV. I do not let success go to my head or else I'll Become arrogant. "

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She adds, "My co-actors Jay (Soni) used to play pranks on me all the time and I used to get very irritated. We did not click initially. I take time to open up. But we are good friends now and if I tries to pull my leg I give it back to him. "

Shamin who loves traveling and has formally training in belly dancing and salsa, says she'd "love to Participate in a reality show" and admits while she has "no definite plans for the future, she'd love to do Bollywood films, May be something on the lines of Fukrey Which has an ensemble cast. "

In plans to marry this year: Natasha Sharma

Rumors and facts are two sides of the same coin. It is no more a secret That Beautiful couple Aditya Redij, Natasha Sharma is happily engaged while to buzz acerca Their marriage was Also floating in media from past few months.

Accordingly, sources still stick to Their buzz acerca Their secretive marriage Which took place few months before in a very hush-hush ambience with family and friends at Natasha's hometown, Delhi. Furthermore, our source Also went on Stating That the couple, who stays together are in plans for a long vacation together.

Aditya's current on going show Junoon on Life OK will breathe its last With in few months in order to fit in the revamped phase of Life OK. HENCE the couple is in plans for a long nice vacation before Natasha Takes up something good on small screen. However, the couple, who is still in denial of getting married, sticks to Their version. "We are not married," said Natasha.

"In fact we are in plans to get married This Year. Though the dates are not DECIDED we will get married This Year. Marriage is something That Should take place in Presence of family and friends," she states further. When Asked acerca Both (Aditya and Natasha) staying together, she said, "I keep going to Delhi as my father is not keeping well and Aditya is here at Mumbai for his shoot."

When Asked about the long vacation, she Asserted, "People keep on gossiping about us and this too May be something from the grapevine." On Being Asked acerca her comeback on TV, she observe, "I know, it's been a long time That I have not taken up any TV offer. Nach Baliye was though offered Preferred This Year but we both could not take up due to some Reasons but May be next year it would be possible for us. I am not ready to take up anything and everything on TV as I want something very challenging and different to do. "

Whatever your marriage status is, all we can say is stay blessed!

Never resorted to comedy that’s crass: Gaurav Gera Of Mrs Pammi Pyarelal

In various telly avatars, actor Gaurav Gera earned many brownie points for sure. Best remembered as Nandu aka Nandan Verma in 'Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi', Gaurav is Back with another telly innings after his stint in 'Tota Weds Maina'. This time, the player has a bouquet full of surprises for the fans as I dons the guarb of a femme fatal and of course, is leaving no stone unturned to do all more feminine look as Pammi in the upcoming soap 'Mrs Pammi Pyarelal'.

In Ahmedabad for a promotional visit, draped in a fluorescent green saree With All the bling embellished and elegantly making moves while flaunting his err ... her attire, Gaurav Settled for a warm chat to talk acerca his obsession with taking the side of innovation on the small screen. Excerpts:

So what made you take up this role?

This role has been the biggest challenge. And not every player will Readily Take This kind of a role. My only apprehension before a tacit saying yes to the role was Whether the audience would accept me as Pammi. And I Realise Now That it was the right decision as I am getting lot of positive feedback from people who've seen the promos of the show.

How different is this role and character for you?

Pammi is a modern girl so, audiences will get to see her in various outfits reigning from denims, one pieces, skirts, sarees to salwar-kameez as per occasion. And I Realize How difficult it is to get dressed up, it needs lots of patience. It takes At least two hours for my make-up and hair. Also there are a number of touch ups after each shot.

You've always been hopping from one project to another ...

Yes. I have been always occupied in various projects. It is important for an Actor to keep working in showbiz Because if you're out of sight, you're out of mind. And, I love to keep myself involved in. something or the other be it small screen, movies, radio or theater. All the mediums Have Been very satisfying.

Do you feel exhausted this keeping yourself busy?

I never feel stressed out or exhausted. I enjoy what I do. And I have this habit of getting into my own comfort zone. So even if I'm in the middle of getting my make-up done or taking time off from a shot, I will be in my own world making a sudden disconnect to everything happening around. And I Guess that keeps me going.

Associated've only yourself with only comedy on TV? Why?

I've always sorted out on things That I do. When you've spelled your well don'ts list, Become simpler things in every phase of life. Initially, I was working for a fashion house but soon I Realized I am not cut for that role. So, I tried looking for alternative career options and that's how acting happened. Similarly, daily soaps with too much drama are a big no. I can not relate to the negative vibes That a bua shares Within a family and comes up with a deadly plot as she thinks, 'Iske khaane Dungi mein mila Zeher'. Real life is not at all like what is shown in the daily soaps. I guess women love to watch shows with high drama on TV. When it comes to comedy, I have not shown any preference Particularly for slapstick comedy. Nor have I done crass comical stints on TV. I do not understand why I Should acerca feel insecure being stereotyped. When it came to doing movies, I rather did not simply roles and comedy.

So will you don the hat of a producer or manager in near future?

I guess I can not Become a manager who's busy calling the shots. Am sure as a producer I will only end up making revenue Losses (laughs). Main Actor hi theek hoon. Acting lets me explore my inner circle.