Gauri and Hiten are twice as happy

The much-pregnant Gauri Pradhan has double reason to celebrate.


We got to know that the actress is expecting twins. No wonder hubby Hiten Tejwani can’t stop smiling these days. He says, “Yes, it’s true! Gauri is expecting twins! We are, obviously, very excited once we came to know of the news.” The actor says that the couple is excited about the new addition to the family. “Both of us love kids so I’m sure it will be a lovely experience.,” he says.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Gauri-and-Hiten-are-twice-as-happy/articleshow/5192401.cms

Fresh faces in Miley Jab Hum Tum

Come this week and Miley Jab Hum Tum will introduce two fresh faces Nishant Malkani and Anupriya Kapoor playing the characters of Adhiraj and Noopur respectively.

Yes, the show has another Noopur ... and there is a big twist attached to the same name! She is a happy carefree girl, has joined the college with a secret agenda which only time will reveal ... In direct contrast is Nishant Malkani, who plays Adhiraj, rich, arrogant and very talented ... he is the guy that Nupur rejects in Morena, without even seeing him! Little does the gang know that he’s joined college as a newcomer.
So from next week onward expect freshness ... a lot of fun ... and loads of entertainment and many unexpected twists in the college caper Miley Jab Hum Tum.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Fresh-faces-in-Miley-Jab-Hum-Tum/articleshow/5198906.cms

KJo to hunt for biggest superstar fan!

Auditions begin Nov 6 for Mera Sabse Bada Fan Banega Mera Hero

Film crazy fans all over the globe have done crazy things for their favorite stars. Small or big, young or old ... a common man’s wish is to explore the fabulous life of his favorite superstars.

There are different ways fans show their affection and craze for their idol — collecting autographs, picture postcards, film posters, worshipping their idols to building temples. All of it seems passé now. The new-gen fans are crazier ... They will go to any lengths to fulfill their dream ... of proving to their idol that there can be no bigger fan than them.

Sony Entertainment Television in association with Yash Raj Films gives an opportunity to showcase fans' die-hard dedication and love for their ultimate superstar on Mera Sabse Bada Fan Banega Mera Hero!



For the mega show, there's a nationwide hunt for the biggest fan of the biggest superstars of India in Mera Sabse Bada Fan Banega Mera Hero across 12 cities — Nagpur, Lucknow, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Mumbai, Pune, Ludhiana and Chennai, where auditions will be conducted from October 31 to November 8, 2009. During the auditions the fans have to prove why they think they are the biggest fan of the celebrity, how much the fans adore, admire and worship their hero, what is it that makes them go to all lengths to become a die-hard fan ... they have to prove their credentials as the biggest fan.

The top 3 fans of each superstar will be selected and given an extraordinary task and one among them will go on to become the Biggest Fan of the Superstar.

The show which is the first of its kind, where the superstars will recognize their ardent fans, is anchored by producer-director Karan Johar and is Yash Raj Film’s first venture in to television content.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/KJo-to-hunt-for-biggest-superstar-fan/articleshow/5198942.cms

Will money corrupt Sukh By Chance?

When there is no money there are problems, but when there is more money there are greater problems... This is what Sukh by Chance the new show is about.

The show promises a refreshing change with the return of the middle class family into the living rooms. Sukh by Chance is a simple and relatable story of a middle-class Gujarati joint family, the Mehta family, who live a contented life in spite of minimum financial support. The Mehta household will mirror the dreams of many such Indian families experiencing the pains and joys of living under one roof with a varied range of individuals, each with his/her unique character. They may not be rich, but sharing love and the small pleasures of coping with life keeps several families like the Mehta family together under one roof.

Although the Mehta family has modest financial earnings, they are content with their material assets and more involved in deriving happiness from the little joys of life found in sharing life within a big, happy household. They not only continue to reside under one roof amicably, but have a common joint bank account operated by the patriarch of the family. Life is filled with ups and downs, but the Mehta family never misses an opportunity to celebrate the smallest of the occasions.

Their day is very similar to many of the homes across India. A wake up call saying no tooth paste ... a very common occurrence in the Mehta household, but the family members are in splits when they see Mohanbhai using all his energy to squeeze the almost empty paste tube to get a few brushes with paste. Less money or no money, it never dampens the spirit of the Mehta family!

One day Mohanlal is told that he has got Rs 3 crores in his account! From there on, starts the clash of Value Vs Greed. Can Mohanlal keep his family together with the high values he has inculcated in them?

After mastering the genre of light-hearted family dramas like Khichdi, Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai, Jasubhai Jayantilal Joshi Ki Joint Family, Baa, Bahu aur Baby; actor- producer Jamnadas Majethia (JD) & Hats Off Production along with director-writer Aatish Kapadia brings yet another show of the same genre for Sony Entertainment Television.

Sukh By Chance casts a convincing mix of actors like Sanjivv Jotangia, Bharti Patil, Shyam Pathak, Shreya More, Ujjwal Chopra, Upasana Shukla, Ketkie and others.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Will-money-corrupt-Sukh-By-Chance/articleshow/5199065.cms

Uttaran actresses on hostile ground

Characters Tapasya and Ichcha on the TV show, Uttaran, got along well when they were young, but are at loggerheads now that they play grown-ups

after the generation leap. In real life too, Rashmi Desai (Tapasya) and Tina Dutta (Ichcha) are hostile towards each other. Rashmi’s closeness to co-star Nandish, who plays Veer, is also a hot topic of discussion on the sets. As soon as the director wraps up a shot, the two girls retire in different corners of the set. Our source from the sets reveals, “Tina and Rashmi are nearly the same age. We thought they would have fun together and be comfortable with each other. But in reality, they can barely stand each other.” Recently, Tina refused to give an interview jointly with Rashmi for a TV channel on their sets at Vikroli. “Please interview me separately; I am uncomfortable in Rashmi’s presence,” Tina is said to have told the interviewer. Explaining the bone of contention, our source adds, “Rashmi and Tina both feel that their role is lesser than the other. There’s constant comparison between them. Also, Rashmi and Nandish’s body language suggest they are dating.” Rashmi says, “Nandish and I are very good friends.” Tina refuses to acknowledge the enmity and says, “People were also saying that we fought in the make-up room recently ... All that is loose talk. And as far as the joint interview goes, maybe both of us weren’t free at the same time.” Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Uttaran-actresses-on-hostile-ground/articleshow/5202026.cms

Past-life show is actual reality: Ravi

Superstar of Bhojpuri movies, Ravi Kissen is making his debut as a host of new TV show Raaz...Picchle Janam Ka. We got a chance to speak with his witty star. Here are the excerpts from the interview:

What’s the concept of ‘RPJK’?
This unique concept uses the technique of Past Life Regression to find answers to questions that trouble us in our present lives! Do you have an unexplainable fear of heights? Do you have a recurring dream that has haunted you since childhood? Have you ever met someone and felt that you know them, even though you’ve never met them before? These mysterious coincidences and unexplained fears may be related to your past life. Psychiatrist Trupti Jai is going to take participants back to their previous life through this technique and try to find out answers for their fear.

What will be your role as a host?
I will be talking to participants about their journey after they return from regression. Though you will see me dressed up in the best branded clothes, I will be concentrating more on connecting with the participants, to bring out their experiences, fears, etc.

Any memorable incidents that happened during the shoot?
That you have to watch yourself to believe it! This is the ‘actual reality show’ with no scripting at all. There was this guy who is working as an engineer, who used to constantly hurt one leg for the last few months. When he came back from regression, he told us that he had gone back to 1936, where he saw himself wearing a dhoti and ultimately he even saw himself hanged till death. It’s an altogether new experience to witness such things happening before your eyes. The audience is going to be shocked with the show.

The popular belief is to focus on building a better future and not delve much on the past... so what is such a show trying to prove?
Once you know the reason behind your problems and fears, you arrive at peace of mind. Lots of people have benefited from this technique. It helps address fears, phobias and even physical ailments in our present lives by finding the roots in our previous lives. So, it’s actually going to help people.

Aren’t you interested to know about your past? When are you going to sit on the hot seat?
In this show anything can happen anytime. So, you never know! Even I would like to try my luck in one of the episodes.. you need to keep watching the show for that!

What was your recurring dream?
That I am falling from the sky into the deep valley.

What’s happening on the movie front?
I have completed shooting for Mani Ratnam’s Raavan and am also doing a movie with Shyam Benegal.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Past-life-show-is-actual-reality-Ravi/articleshow/5203491.cms

Narayani won't hurt ex's girl Mouni

In yesterday's episode of Pati, Patni Aur Woh, TV actor Gaurav Chopra's ex-girlfriend Narayani Shastri walked in with choreographer Saroj Khan as a special judge for a dance competition.

On seeing her, Gaurav's current flame TV actress Mouni Roy (and the guy himself) seemed jittery and shaken. When we contacted Narayani, she said, "I don't know why people make such a big issue out of it. Gaurav and I have known each other for donkey's years. We are extremely close friends and I still maintain that. Mouni is like my younger sister. I will never do anything to hurt them."

Then why were they taken by surprise on the show? "The channel asked me to come on the show and I accepted. And if Gaurav and Mouni looked shocked, they know the reason better. It could also be a brilliant editing job, maybe an attempt from the channel to garner TRPs."

But Mouni hasnt been very kind to Narayani when confronted by media. Narayani irritably adds, "The media must be asking Mouni questions which upset her. In a fit of anger or stress, she may have said things that I'm sure she didn't mean."

Well, whatever the case Narayani, even you seem hassled... Hope it's not because of your guy (oops, best friend!) dating your 'younger sister'!

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Narayani-wont-hurt-exs-girl-Mouni-/articleshow/5203751.cms

Raja Chaudhary finds love

Looks like Raja Chaudhary is finally looking to make some positive changes in his life. The ex-husband of Shweta Tiwari is now relishing the idea of being in a relationship.

Raja is in love with model Shradha Sharma,who has also acted in the TV serial Saarthi.

The duo has often been spotted cosying up at social dos. Buzz is that they have been seeing each other for the past 7-8 weeks.

A friend of Raja says, “Raja and Shradha were introduced to each other on the internet. They got along like a house on fire. Raja likes the fact that Shradha cares for him. She looks into his work schedule and keeps reminding him about things that slip his mind. He is extremely fond of her. Shradha too reciprocates his feelings.”

Raja admits that he knows Shradha closely. He says, “We are getting to know each other better. That’s all I can say for now.”

Shradha is more frank. She says, “Yes, I am dating Raja. I like the guy. He is a simple and honest man. I was impressed by his dancing skills in Nach Baliye. Raja and I are planning to do stage shows together.

Comedy Circus returns with 'Teen Ka Tadka'

Comedy Circus is a pioneer in the unique reality-based comedy format with celebrities performing with professional standup comedian partners highly competitive stage.


Television actors, who became household names for their highly emotional roles—perfect bahu, doting beta and some for their negative roles, surprised with their hidden talent for comedy. This season, the show comes with a new twist with not Jodis but Trios. The Tadka will be a unique hurdle that will be put before every Jodi in the form of a third contestant who will be a celebrity. Three is not a crowd but a spicy ‘tadka’. This season Comedy Circus 3 – Teen Ka Tadka; starts from October 24, every Saturday at 9 pm on Sony. The first episode opens with Ritesh Deshmukh and the gorgeous Jacqueline for their movie Aladdin as guest judges.

After the two successful seasons of entertaining viewers the rib-tickling comedy, Comedy Circus 3 – Teen Ka Tadka will have 6 trios perform gags on interesting themes like Laila Majnu, Tina Ka Swayamwar among others. Popular television actors, reputed stand up comedians and the ‘tadka’ promise a laugh riot for the live studio audience and millions of viewers across the country.

The lineup this season on Comedy Circus 3 – Teen Ka Tadka, are among India’s favourite television celebrities like Shweta Tiwari, Jeniffer Winget, Sanjay Mishra, Smita Singh, Sharad Kelkar and Harsh Chhaya team up with well-known stand–up comedians like Rehman, Bhagwant Mann, Raaja, Jaswant Singh, Bharati and Jimmy Moses while Parul Chauhan, Bhairavi Raichuria, Anup Soni, Saloni, Paresh Ganatra and Tina Dutta will add the tadka.

These unusual trios will compete for 11 weeks to win the Comedy Circus 3 crown. The trios will not only have to make the audience and viewers laugh, but will also have to impress the judges — acclaimed director of rib-tickling films like Golmaal series and the recently released blockbuster film All the Best – Rohit Shetty and the bubbly Archana Puran Singh. Television actress Mouni Roy makes her debut on the Comedy Circus stage as a host.

source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Comedy-Circus-returns-with-Teen-Ka-Tadka/articleshow/5148188.cms

Bigg Boss 3 gets notice for vulgarity

The third season of the reality show "Bigg Boss 3", hosted by iconic film star Amitabh Bachchan, has landed in trouble with the Information andBroadcasting Ministry Monday sending a notice to Colors channel for "offending good taste" and for the use of vulgar language.

The channel has been asked to show cause for its actions within five days, failing which it will be taken off the air.

"It has been brought to the notice of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that certain parts of the reality show 'Bigg Boss 3' telecast and re-telecast on Colors channel offend against good taste and decency and are not suitable for unrestricted public exhibition," says the show-cause notice.

The notice says the language used by some participants is abusive and the show contains visuals which appear to be obscene and violative of the government's programme code.

It also points out that recently in one of the visuals, one participant has been shown pulling down the shorts of another participant. "This has offended the sensibilities of many viewers," says the notice.

The ministry has asked Colors not to carry content on the show that "constitutes a violation of the programme code as enshrined in the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act 1995," failing which it will be taken off the air.

Recently, one of the participants in the show, actor-director Kamal R. Khan, was thrown out for violent behaviour.

The reality show is based on the international show "Big Brother" in which 13 celebrities are locked in a house for 84 days and monitored round-the-clock by 40 cameras.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Bigg-Boss-3-gets-notice-for-vulgarity/articleshow/5167704.cms

Avinash, don't use lipstick!

The fans of Choti Bahu are obsessed with Avinash’s (Dev) lips, it seems. A while back, fans were barging mails asking Avinash to stop usinglipstick as his lips looked strawberry pink onscreen.

Avinash was super embarrassed by this comment and actually clarified to his fans that his lips were naturally reddish pink in color and that he never used a lipstick to enhance them! This time, a fan has actually gone ahead and sent Avinash two lip balms along with a fan mail and her photographs.

Apparently, the lady, a housewife read somewhere that Avinash cannot live without lip balms as his lips crack up easily during the dry season. Without delay, she immediately gift wrapped two lip balms and posted it to the production house in Avinash’s name.
Avinash’s jaws fell upon receiving such a gift item ... first he thought it as some kind of a prank being played by the unit members but he was actually taken aback when the letter and photographs of the fan were presented to him.

Another crazy fan sent him a Tom & Jerry DVD. “I cannot fathom why people are sending me such stuff ... I’m sure they are mistaking me for somebody else ... I don’t get enough time to sleep, what am I supposed to do with an DVD of a cartoon?” asks Avinash. Well, Avinash, we are as flabbergasted as you are ...

There’s a big highpoint happening in the show currently. After so many trials and tribulations, finally Radhika is getting married to the love of her life — Dev. The wedding is touted to be a grand affair with Lali, of Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo is supposed to do a special cameo and dance at the wedding. The reception is going to be all the more opulent with all the other Zee stars like Archana of Pavitra Rishta and the singers of Saregamapa gearing up to put up a grand act to mark the occasion.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Avinash-dont-use-lipstick/articleshow/5171872.cms