Category: Entertainment

Mumbai: Namish Taneja, who is currently seen in Alright TV’s Gangs Of Gorakhpur, says the series has allowed him to explore a completely different side of himself as an actor. Known for his chocolate-boy image on television, Namish took up the show to challenge himself and move away from the romantic roles audiences have usually seen him play. Talking about how he landed the role, Namish shared that he auditioned for the character of Raghav Chaturvedi, a young man who dreams of becoming an IAS officer. The audition required him…

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Mumbai: Actor Ankur Bharddwaj, who is currently seen in Mann Sundar, believes in making the most of his time both on and off camera. While acting remains his primary focus, the actor enjoys spending his free time with friends, working out and simply relaxing at home. Talking about how he spends his time when he is not shooting, Ankur says, “When I am not working, I love spending time with my friends, doing my workouts, or just relaxing at home. Sometimes, I like spending time alone and enjoying my own…

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Mumbai: Khushbu Rajendra is all set to be seen as Naina in When Veer Met Naina, the new vertical show on Its Alright TV. Talking about the show and her character, Khushbu says Naina is someone who has faced a lot but continues to stand strong. For Khushbu, the vertical format came at a time when she wanted to take up something different without committing herself to a long television schedule. She feels that micro dramas give actors the chance to explore smaller stories while still putting their best into…

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Mumbai: With reality show grabbing eye balls, actress Gulfam Khan Hussain has no qualms about admitting the genre’s pull, both for audiences and for actors chasing visibility. She doesn’t see anything wrong with the format. She said, “There is nothing wrong with it, reality shows are a good platform for reaching bigger audiences.” Asked if there’s a particular show she’d want to be part of, she said, “Bigg Boss, it’s classic, but I would like to do it in its original form with celebrities being a part of it and…

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Mumbai: Writer, director and actor Naveen Bawa has spent nearly two decades exploring commercial comedy through theatre, and his latest play, *Saali Poori Ghar Waali*, brings together humour, relationships, music and a social message. For Bawa, comedy has always been a way of talking about subjects that people may otherwise hesitate to discuss. Talking about his journey, Naveen says, “*Saali Poori Ghar Waali* is my third commercial comedy play in the last twenty years.” He began with *Aasmaan Se Gire Khajoor Mein Atke* in 2006, which went on to become…

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Mumbai: Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, but for many, his teachings hold meaning far beyond the celebrations. For Anupamaa actress Adrija Roy, one of Krishna’s biggest lessons is to keep doing your best without constantly worrying about the final result. “I try to follow that in my own life. You cannot control everything that happens, but you can control how much effort you put in. So, I try to focus on my work and give it my best. If the result is good, I am…

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Mumbai: Sheeba Azhar Samrat’s journey as Savitri in Zee TV’s Vasudha did not begin with an instant connection to the character. In fact, the actress admits that when she first heard about the role, she was unsure about taking it up. The idea of portraying a mother figure, especially opposite an actor who appeared close to her age, took some time for her to accept. “When I first got the brief for Vasudha, I was actually disappointed. I didn’t want to do the show. I couldn’t imagine myself playing that role. I…

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Mumbai: Astrologer Ajit V Khawad has been practising Vastu since 1999 and gradually started learning astrology. He has strong views on one of the most commonly sold remedies in his field, gemstones. Despite being from a jewellery family, he says he has built his astrology practice on refusing to profit from stone recommendations, even when there was money to be made. “My aim is to earn blessings with money. I never recommend stones to anyone. Even if I recommend someone, which very rarely happens, I don’t tell them to buy…

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Mumbai: Winning Comedy Ka Badshah was a defining chapter in Dinesh Soni’s career, but for him, the show’s real legacy lies in two people he met along the way. He also spoke about how he sees himself after years of working as an anchor, actor and comedian all at once. He said, “There are two people I would especially like to mention here, Mumukshu Mudgal Ji and Raju Srivastava Ji. Sadly, both of them are no longer with us, but their contribution to my journey remains unforgettable.” “Mumukshu Mudgal Ji…

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Mumbai: Powerlifter Gaurii Manochaa, who recently appeared on Amazon Prime’s reality show We Got You Girl, opened up about her experience of being on reality television, facing the cameras as her real self and the things she learned during her time on the show. From discovering her sense of humour to learning the importance of being original and confident, Gaurii revealed how the experience gave her an opportunity to understand herself better. Speaking about how much of reality television is actually real, Gaurii believes that while the emotions and reactions…

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