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.

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.

Jodha Akbar: The making of TV’s latest historical drama

Here is a sneak peek into the latest historical drama on television That starts tomorrow

History has caught producer Ekta Kapoor's fancy, finding enough Favour With The TV czarina to warrant a TV show of epic proportions. That said, Balaji Telefilms' Jodha Akbar, a retelling of the love story Between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess, is opulence personified. With lavish sets, ensemble cast and the required That accompanies a historical grandeur, the show is drawing a lot of curiosity. The achievement of detailing in the look and feel of the times Jodha and Akbar lived in, was the result of painstaking research. The entire unit Travelled to Jaipur and Jodhpur, researching different looks for each character. The how will trace the journey of a young warrior on his way to becoming an emperor and how I falls in love with a Rajput princess. The lead stars underwent special training in horse riding, sword fights and martial arts to preparing for the characters.

TOI brings you the behind-the-scenes activity, the lead couple's experiences and Their journey Peak Gust shot for the show ...

My dress and jewelery weigh 10 kilos: Paridhi Sharma

Paridhi Says Sharma, who plays Jodha, "I'm excited acerca playing a historical figure in a lavish period drama. I had to undergo many lessons in horse riding and sword fighting. And I take it as a challenge That at this stage of my I will be career Compared with Aishwarya Rai's portrayal in Jodhaa Akbar. My dress and jewelery weighs around 10 kilos and it is a task to carry it for 8-10 hours on the sets. Horse riding has been scary but I am determined to work hard to .

It's a big challenge for me: Rajat Tokas

Rajat Tokas, who plays Akbar, says, "It is not just because I have done to the same show (Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan) That I was Chosen for the show. Every player today Undergoes training and is well-versed with martial arts and fight sequences on a show. I think this show is different porque is portraying a young Akbar - That not the character played Prithviraj Kapoor in Mughal-E-Azam. I wanted to research on the young Akbar and not the super calm and collected That character Portrayed Prithviraj Kapoor. My biggest challenge is playing a 22-year-old who is a warrior emperor. For me, every shot has been interesting till now Because That will define my work and help me figure out how I have to work in the coming episodes. "

People want to learn a lot from historical shows: Dr Bodhisattva

Researcher Dr Bodhisattva says, "Every one has been curious to know details about Emperor Akbar's personnel life. And the romance Between Akbar and Jodha is Also intriguing. People want to learn lessons from historical stories and shows, and connect them with real incidents in Their own life. That is one of the important Reasons Why find historical and mythological shows to connect with the audiences. "

Jewellery for the characters

Jewellery designer Ekta Gupta says, "For women, we designed hathphool, kamarbandh, baju bandh and payals. We conceptualised on the 'single Shringar' for Jodha's family. For men, info we have kalgis, kundals, haar and rings.: The women in Jodha's family were dressed in kundan jewelery, rubies and pearls for Akbar's family while it was meenakari jewelery with pearls. "

How the emperor got his look

Costume designer Nidhi Yasha, says, "Mughals are dressed in emeralds, pearls and uncut stone jewelery. Costumes consisted of fabrics like velvet, brocade, silk and organza. We chose gold and kundan, enamel jewelery, vas, hanslis and other authentic jewelery from Rajasthan. We used leheriyas, bandhej, drop patti, kinaris too. We made many trips to Jaipur and Jodhpur for Akbar's chainmaille. Weaponry was done from Jodhpur. Jodha's look is lightly jeweled in the beginning. She will look grand after her wedding to Akbar . "

How Ekta found her Jodha Akbar

Ekta Kapoor is said to Have Gone through almost 7,000 auditions in the nationwide hunt spanning eight months before she gave her nod of approval to end Paridhi Sharma to play historical Jodha in her magnum opus. For Jodha, Ekta reveals, "I wanted someone who Possesses the radiance and dignity of a Rajput princess lovely.'m Told someone Whose eyes Jodha was Conveyed humility, simplicity, courage and conviction. Paridhi embodies everything I had in mind for Jodha. When Paridhi stood there in Jodha's bridal finery and delivered some of her lines, i knew the role belonged to her! "

Ekta was looking for a blend of boyish innocence and rugged manliness for Akbar. Says Ekta, "For Akbar, I wanted an Actor who is a boy-man. Although Rajat has the innocence of a 19-year-old, he is seasoned in terms of maturity. Akbar was someone who Became a soldier and a king at the age of 14 and by 17 I had Already Won a battle on his own. Rajat is an expert in martial arts and horse riding. While casting for an era acerca 500 odd years ago, you Realise That every face has to be Looked at Carefully . "

Jodha Akbar starts on June 18 and every Monday to Friday at 8 pm on Zee TV.

For Anas Rashid acting career took off as a joke!

Many a time, actors acting profession opine That is just a co-incident In Their life and telly Actor Anas Rashid, who touched the heights of success with Star Plus' Diya Aur Baati Hum, says I got into show business with luck and blessings.

It was all but a joke That laid the foundation of Anas Rashid's career in the showbiz industry. I never had any dreams of venturing into television, but When I won the Mr. Punjab contest in 2003, I Decided to try his luck in Mumbai.

"I never wanted to be an actor. It was only a joke. Ek ke mazaak shuruaat chaltey ki ho gayi acting. My friends told me That I Should Participate in the Mr Punjab contest because i was good looking. I gave it a try in 2003 and went on to win the contest. I hail from Malerkotla, a small town in Punjab where people do not even know what modeling is ", tells Anas.

He added saying, "After I won the contest, I started doing Punjabi music videos. There were some people who were present at the contest who took a liking to my smile and dole shole. They signed me for Their video. After That, I went on to do several music videos and people liked me for my dedication and punctuality. "

Starting in TV was a difficult task to deal for Anas, but Ekta Kapoor played as a god father for him. She was the first producer who appointed Anas in her show Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka. Anas bagged the opportunity with Both Hands, Showed his mettle to one and all and today he is a superstar in TV.

We must say Anas, you are a lucky child of god!

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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. "

Divyanka Tripathi in 'Custody' of Ekta Kapoor

TV actress Divyanka Tripathi, who made his debut on the small screen with "Banoo Main Teri Dulhann", will soon be seen in the new program of "custody" of Ekta Kapoor. She says that filming of the series will begin shortly.

The show is said to be based on the novel by author Manju Kapoor, and if the reports are true, it will mark the return of actor Cezanne Khan to the small screen.

"I will soon be seen in Ekta Kapoor's show. We have not started filming yet. Soon go on floors.'m Happy to work with her," said the 28-year-old actress in an interview.

Meanwhile, Divyanka also be seen in an episode of the life of the program OK "Savdhaan India - India Strikes". She plays the role of a sex worker in the episode, which will air on Wednesday.

"It's a very special and I am playing the role of a prostitute," said the actress.

Divyanka ventured into the small screen after participating in talent Hunt Show "Zee Cine Star Ki Khoj".

Mansi Verma of Kahaani fame in Ek Thi Naayka

Mansi Verma, who has shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, CID, Jai Maa Durga to their credit is all set to celebrate his return to the Ekta Kapoor Ek Thi Naayka on Life OK.

The actress will share screen space with his co-stars Sakshi Tanwar and Deepak Kahaani Qazir.

Sources say Mansi will play the role of best friend Sakshi Tanwar who is also a psychologist. The plot of the episode revolves around a Line Producer Sakshi Tanwar is part of a shooting on a deserted Haveli. Character in Sakshi screen will be prosecuted in the Haveli in the shooting of the film is particularly. Mansi's character who is a friend of Sakshi try to help and find solutions. Deepak Qazir, the veteran actor in the hand touches the Thakur of the Haveli.

Confirming the news, Mansi says: "I'm having an amazing time working on Ek Thi Naayka as I have the opportunity to work with the same team and co-stars like Sakshi and Deepakji again.'s Like a semi-reunion for us and we are having a blast shooting for the show. "

Mansi added: "When I heard that I will have the opportunity to work with Balaji production company I started my career as an actress with whom he immediately jumped up and agreed to do Ek Thi Naayka. So it's a great opportunity and I glad I'm working with Sakshi and Deepakji again. "