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Barkha Bisht new mom for Parvarrish

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:47:21 GMT

Barkha Bisht Sengupta is returning to TV after two years with Parvarrish, on which she will play a mother to teenagers. The 33-year-old will replace Rupali Ganguly, who quit the show due to her pregnancy. She discusses her comeback, film career and being written about for her washboard abs.

I was ordained a monk at 10 Kabir Bedi

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:12:45 GMT

After theatre, films and TV shows, veteran actor Kabir Bedi has joined the cast of an upcoming show about the life and teachings of Gautam Buddha. Bedi will play a monk in the show based on the historic facts of Buddha.

Ammaji puts on her dancing shoes for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:04:46 GMT

She ruled many hearts with her strong portrayal of Ammaji from the popular TV soap, Na Aana Is Des Laado and now actor Meghna Malik is quite excited about showing her dancing prowess in the upcoming season of celebrity dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Yami Guptas Arabic skills leaves crew impressed

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:03 GMT

During a recent shoot of a TV commercial, actress Yami Gautam left the crew impressed with her delivery of Arabic language. Apart from Hindi, she was required to speak in Tamil and Arabic for the ad.

Walking out of Pratigya was right Neha Marda

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:29:11 GMT

Walking out of a show after committing to it could be a tough decision to take, but Neha Marda chose to do it anyway. And she had her reasons too. She had signed the lead role in Pratigya season 2, but, she took up a cameo in Mahadev. In this candid interview, she reveals her side of the story.

Soul singer wins American Idol

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:32 GMT

Candice Glover, a soul singer from rural South Carolina, was named “American Idol” on Thursday, becoming the first female singer to win the television singing competition since 2007.

Of acid tongues and food porn

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:49:58 GMT

In India, it’s always been the Australian MasterChef that’s been the big hit, with its trio of celebrity judges, particularly Matt Preston.

Abhay Deol aims to make social impact with TV debut

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:56:52 GMT

Abhay Deol is the latest star to join a long list of actors, who have made their television debut. Next month, he will step up as the host of a reality show called, Connected Hum Tum, a show that will highlight the journey of six women.

Priyanka Chopras song features on American Idol

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:43:46 GMT

Priyanka Chopra, who made her singing debut with the single, In my city, last year, is leaving no stone unturned to amass fans not only in India, but in the US as well. Recently, her song was featured on the popular music reality show, American Idol.

Ayushmann Khurrana to host The Bachelorette India

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:05:39 GMT

The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika, an upcoming reality series, is in search of a new host and the production house is reportedly approaching actor Ayushmann Khurrana for it.

Shama Sikander turns painter

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:12:42 GMT

One of Shama Sikander’s many talents is painting. Recently, she took part in a painting workshop organised on a beach. She says, "“Painting on a beach is a different experience. The open-air atmosphere and the sound of the waves make it a divine ambiance."

Why TV stars keep quitting serials

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:53:17 GMT

Recently, we heard Gurmeet Choudhary was quitting Punar Vivaah; the reason, was that the makers were bringing in a new set of characters, leading to Gurmeet’s natural exit. TV actors are quite often leaving their shows, either by their own or being asked to do so. We explored for the answers.

Balaji is like home for Rakshanda

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:50:38 GMT

Actor and anchor Rakshanda Khan (left), who will soon be seen in the popular daily soap, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, is happy to reunite with Balaji Telefilms. She is playing Isha, Ram Kapoor's college friend in the show, which sees actor Sakshi Tanwar in the female lead.

TV stars celebrate Mothers Day

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:23:33 GMT

This Mother’s Day, TV stars send out a special message to their moms, also talk about what they like and dislike about them

Aamir Khans Satyamev Jayate stuck in the pesticide web

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:45:14 GMT

Satyamev Jayate or Haaratay is the question of the hour. Aamir Khan faces heat for permitting alleged false claims to be aired on his show by a pesticide biggie.

Balaji is home for Rakshanda Khan

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:37:38 GMT

Actress and anchor Rakshanda Khan, who will soon be seen in popular daily soap, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, is happy to reunite with Balaji Telefilms.

Amar Upadhyay joins Savdhaan India

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:30:56 GMT

TV actor Amar Upadhyay will be seen in the new season of Savdhaan India - 100 days 100 Fightbacks. Amar, seen in popular sitcom, Dekh Bhai Dekh as Sahil Diwan, rose to fame as Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The 36-year-old also joined the fifth season of Bigg Boss.

Who said Pappu cant dance

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:57:55 GMT

The hunt for reality show judges sometimes leads to interesting discoveries. Such as the fact that actor Riteish Deshmukh can do a mean imitation of Sanjeev Kumar and Shatrughan Sinha. Poonam Saxena writes.

Ben Affleck Jennifer Garner to be on a reality show

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:17:58 GMT

Argo, director, Ben Affleck and his actress wife Jennifer Garner will reportedly feature on a new reality show.

Didnt know TV fetches you so much love Monica Bedi

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:31:01 GMT

Monica Bedi, seen in a negative role in TV serial, Saraswatichandra, is amazed at the kind of love and recognition television is fetching her.

Television bores me Divya Dutta

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:03:57 GMT

Actor Divya Dutta feels TV is a boring medium She had her stint on the small screen with shows like Shanno Ki Shaadi, but Divya Dutta is not interested in the medium anymore.

COVER STORY Hindi TV to soon see sweeping changes

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:23:15 GMT

It’s 10pm on a sultry Mumbai night. But Floor One in Film City – where TV show 24 is being shot – has just woken up to a gruelling 12-hour shift. Hindi TV entertainment is going to see sweeping changes over the next few years.

Vivek Oberoi skips shoot stays in vanity van

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:08:48 GMT

An upcoming episode of the reality show India’s Best Dramebaaz will feature only two judges, Anurag Basu and Sonali Bendre, since the third, Vivek Oberoi, was missing in action during the shoot.

The makers could not have found a better host Salman Khan

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:38:38 GMT

Actor Salman Khan feels the Bengali version of Bigg Boss couldn't have found a better host than Mithun Chakraborty.

TV show on Lord Buddha

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:27:30 GMT

Television shows based on iconic historical figures are quite common. From the queen of Jhansi, Laxmibai, to royal advisor Chanakya and Chhatrapati Shivaji, many notable personalities from the bygone era have been the subjects of entertaining TV shows. But now, a serial will chronicle the life story of Lord Buddha.