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Asim Riaz posts poetic mush for Himanshi Khurana
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Asim Riaz posts poetic mush for Himanshi Khurana

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Asim Riaz has shared a lovey-dovey post for his "Bigg Boss 13" housemate and lady love, Punjabi singer-actress Himanshi Khurrana.## With a picture he posted on Instagram, where he can be seen with, Himanshi, Asim wrote a romantic Punjabi poem.## "Apa gala gala ch shuru kr bethe Prem kahani, tu akhe menu mei akha tenu kive sunama mei tenu meri beeti kahani.... hoye dard menu akha wicho tere barse pani... Jawani ch pardes ch mai ake chake fatte pardes ch Mei din kine gin gin katte. (We started our love story by talking. I saw you, you saw me... how do I tell you my old story... I feel the pain and tears roll down your eyes)," wrote Asim.## The "Bigg Boss 13" lovebirds feature in the music video of Neha Kakkar's song, "Kalla sohna hai". The track, composed by Rajat Nagpal, currently has 35,642,269 views on Youtube.## Asim recently also featured opposite actress Jacqueline Fernandez in the recreated version of "Mere angane mein", which has garnered over 43,444,553 views on the video-streaming website.## The Jammu-born boy recently shared a clip of Himanshi dancing, in his Instagram story. She is seen shaking a leg to rapper Badshah's new single "Genda Phool". Himanshi was seen doing the hook step of the song, which features Jacqueline.## Sharing the story, he captioned it: "Nailed it babe".## Stay tuned...

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Amal Sehrawat: Acting is a seasonal job
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Amal Sehrawat: Acting is a seasonal job

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) "Choti Sarrdaarni" actor Amal Sehrawat thinks showbiz is quite unpredictable and one needs to secure oneself with an alternate source of income.## "Acting is a seasonal job and needs to be fuelled financially from an alternate source of finances. One must have alternate options. It will make you feel more secure and you will be able to do your job better," he said.## "Of course, till the time the show is on air, it not only provides you with a regular income but regular popularity also," said the "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" actor.## There was a time gap between his two shows and the actor said that he tried his hand at films, web and other events during this time.## "I did the film 'Sarkar 3'. I also did a web series called 'Untouchables' directed by Vikram Bhatt. I did events also," he said.## Talking about working on different mediums, Amal said that working on a TV show is the most challenging one.## "Television trains an actor to give his or her best performance in minimum time and work for exhausting hours, without losing freshness. The challenge is to give a minimum of 21 minutes of footage every day to the channel. Most importantly, television gives instant popularity as the shoot and telecast almost happen simultaneously," he said.## Stay tuned...

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Rashami Desai starts her online show
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Rashami Desai starts her online show

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) "Bigg Boss 13" contestant Rashami Desai has started her own digital show titled "The RDShhow". She says she will be inviting eminent personalities from various fields as guests on her show.## "I'm doing this live chat show called 'The RDShhow'. It's not your regular chat show. It's being made with an intent to educate people on different fields of career. I'll be inviting eminent personalities from various fields as guests on my show. We'll be discussing each field, with its possible career opportunities and the skills required to be successful in those particular fields," said Rashami.## She would like the show to have three to four seasons, with each season containing about five episodes.## "I'm really looking forward to this since it's nothing like I've ever done before," said the actress known for TV shows like "Uttaran" and "Dil Se Dil Tak".## Rashami's first guest is actress Mrunal Thakur, who is popular among TV audiences for her work in the show "Kumkum Bhagya", and who shot to the limelight last year after starring opposite Hrithik Rishan in the film, "Super 30".## Rashami said she has always enjoyed learning new things about different fields from people from all walks of life.## "After all, life offers so much to learn, and it's natural for me to want to explore as much as I can during my lifetime. From the best of actors to photographers to authors, I'd like to have some of the best representatives from each field to talk about their life, thoughts, experience and much more," she said.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Rajinikanth's TV debut on 'Into The Wild' is a TV rating topper
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Rajinikanth's TV debut on 'Into The Wild' is a TV rating topper

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth's television debut on the Discovery Channel show "Into The Wild with Bear Grylls" has not surprisingly turned out a superhit affair.## The premiere on Discovery Network -- across 12 Discovery channels -- delivered the highest-rated TV show in the genre this year, and the second-highest ratings in the history of the genre, delivering an impressive four million impressions.## The cumulative reach of the March 23 premiere across the network was 12.4 million, which is 86 percent higher than the previous four weeks. The premiere helped the network garner an 89 percent share in the infotainment genre. The slot viewership grew five times as compared to the previous four weeks.## The simultaneous premiere of the show on the regional entertainment brand DTamil grew the slot by 20 times and helped DTamil nudge ahead of leading regional channels including Colors Tamil, Jaya and Raj TV during the slot. The information is as per the finding by BARC India.## The show also created a huge buzz on social media with #ThalaivaOnDiscovery reaching out to 1.41 billion individuals delivering 3.32 billion impressions, as per Meltwater.## In January, Rajinikanth visited Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve to shoot for the Discovery channel's new program.## Last year, Grylls had hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the show, which was shot at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. Grylls has also hosted prominent celebrities in the past such as then sitting American President Barack Obama, Kate Winslet, Roger Federer, and Julia Roberts.##

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Sandeepa Dhar revisits the '60s in black-and-white video
2260 days ago
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Sandeepa Dhar revisits the '60s in black-and-white video

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Actress Sandeepa Dhar went down the memory lane and revisited the 1960s era on social media.## Sandeepa on Wednesday took to Instagram, where she shared a black-and-white video clip of herself with the song "Abhi na jao chhod kar" playing in the background.## "Music is the closest means we have to time travel... one piece of melody can get you reminiscing your past or dreaming up your future. Revisiting the 60's with #mohdrafisahab & #ashabhosleji#melodiesfromheaven #stayhome#staysafe," she captioned the video.## Her video currently has 22.3K likes on the website.## Stay tuned...

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Chetan Hansraj: I love playing negative characters
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Chetan Hansraj: I love playing negative characters

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) On screens big and small, actor Chetan Hansraj has often essayed dark roles and he loves it.## "I love playing negative characters. According to me, negative characters are interesting and are not bound to any restrictions. It helps an actor to go all out in his performance," Chetan told IANS.## In fact, if given a chance he would love to play superhero Batman's most famous nemesis, Joker.## That's one role he craves for. But he had a good time acting in a show that's based on "Arabian Nights", which is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales.## "I was honored to be part of Dangal TV's, 'Alif Laila' since the stories being narrated through the serial are fabulous. 'Alif Laila' is a show based on the folk tales of 'Arabian Nights', which makes one feel nostalgic and is liked by people of all age groups," said the "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii" actor.## "I believe in exploring different characters. Playing the role of a magician helped me explore the world of magic. To play this role, I improvised on my imagination skill as it is the most important requirement," he added about his role in the show.## Meanwhile, he is using the quarantine time to learn new things.## "I am a tech-savvy person. Therefore, I am utilizing my time by learning a new computer programming language called 'python'. I hope to learn and develop programs and applications for myself by the end of this lockdown," he said.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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3 things Karan Tacker learnt from Neeraj Pandey
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3 things Karan Tacker learnt from Neeraj Pandey

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Celebrated television actor Karan Tacker, who made his digital debut with the web series "Special OPs", says he learned three very important lessons from the director of the show, Neeraj Pandey.## "I would say dedication, discipline and clarity are the three things I have learned from Neeraj sir. He really knows what he wants as a storyteller, what he wants from his actors, and how he will use it in post-production. The clarity he has in his mind is really worth learning from! After the shoot, when we would rest, he would sit with the production guys to discuss the next days' shoot. I think during production, he slept for about four to five hours because he was working constantly," Karan told IANS.## "Also, he is an emotionally sensitive person with a sense of humor. One should really work closely to understand him! It's fun!" added the actor.## "Special OPs" is spy-thriller streaming on Hotstar, and the show also features Kay Kay Menon, Meher Vij, Sana Khan, Saiyami Kher, Vinay Pathak, and Vipul Gupta. The story of the show is set against the backdrop of Parliament attack in Delhi that took place in 2001.## Giving an insight into his role, Karan said: "My character Farooq Ali is a RAW agent recruited by Himmat Singh (played by Kay Kay Menon). He is always on the field with clarity on what he wants and has his strategy. The character is very well written -- in fact, not just mine but of all of us. Neeraj sir is such a great scriptwriter. We all see the kind of vision he has, in all his films. But as an actor, it is great how one can deliver so much just by following the script when it is well written."## The show has been shot across various locations including Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Jordan.## Asked about the difficult part of shooting such an action-packed show, the actor replied: "I have to mention one of the outdoors we were shooting in Jordan. In the show, it shows summer but we actually shot in the winter. The temperature was around minus two and I was just wearing a shirt and pants and no winter gear, as we were showing summer. In the extreme cold, it was tough to mouth dialogues because I was shivering!"## He added: "I have a fear of height, and there is this scene where my character Farooq attempts suicide. I did that stunt by myself! It was a 25-story building and I did the scene. Although there was a team of people along with the stuntmen, I thought if I do it myself it would look real. But when I stood there -- Oh God! Overcoming the fear of height was a thing for me."## Stay tuned...

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'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' cast to entertain fans online
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'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' cast to entertain fans online

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) The cast of the superhit TV comedy series, "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah", aims to continue spreading happiness by entertaining fans on the show's social media platforms.## Like many other TV shows, the family comedy show has been airing reruns during the ongoing nationwide lockdown. Now, the producers have come up with a plan to continue spreading joy and positivity in a unique way.## "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" team will post a daily chore or activity that they are practicing at home including yoga, playing indoor games, cleaning up the home, watching their favorite movies or shows and reading books.## They will appeal and inspire their audience to post a video of their routine and the same will be streamed online on the show's social media platforms.## "We are at home for a week now and while it is nice to be spending quality time with the family, we are also missing our work family. This will be a great opportunity for us to keep in touch and share our lives at home with each other and also with our audiences. I have already created a set of videos that have me trying my hands at cooking, also a little bit of cleaning and not many people know that there's a 'Shayar' in me. So, for anyone who enjoys a little Shayari, I hope they will enjoy watching my videos," said Samay Shah, who plays the role of Gogi in the show.## Actor Mandar Chadwadkar, who is seen as Bhide in the show, shared that in over the last decade, there have been very few occasions when they haven't seen each other for so long.## "The set of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' is like a second home for us and I am already a little nostalgic within a week of being away from the set. This opportunity to reconnect cheers me up and I am looking forward to reuniting even if from our own homes. I just pray that lockdown phase ends and we get to go back to work or as I see it, to having fun at work soon," he added.## The show is produced by Neela Film Productions Private Limited.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Priyank Sharma opens up about his first love
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Priyank Sharma opens up about his first love

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Actor Priyank Sharma says that dance has always been his first love, and he is making effective use of his home quarantine time by dancing it out.## While dancing has been a regular activity in Priyank's daily routine, he is now investing some more time into it with the extra free time in hand. He is learning new forms and enhancing his dance skills.## He had even taken to social media to showcase some dance moves which he has been working on religiously at home.## Speaking about how he is utilising dance as a stress buster during these times, Priyank said: "Dance has always been my first love and something that I go to when I want to relieve myself from any stress or get my mind back on track and feel energized again."## "Since I have a lot of more time in hand due to being home quarantined, I am putting in a lot more time and effort into enhancing my dancing skills, by checking out videos online and practicing every single day. Be it an hour or two, I am regularly including dance into my routine at the moment, and ensuring that I give it my all," added the "Puncch Beat" actor.## Stay tuned...

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Sidharth Shukla can't wait to be back at work
2261 days ago
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Sidharth Shukla can't wait to be back at work

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Actor Sidharth Shukla says a lot of projects are on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, adding that he is waiting for the health crisis to pass so that he can "be back to work".## After winning "Bigg Boss 13", the actor has featured in the music video of singer Darshan Rawal's new number, "Bhula Dunga", along with Shehnaaz Gill, also a housemate on the show and his close friend.## Asked what's next for him, Sidharth told IANS: "At this point, due to the virus, a lot of projects are on hold but I'm hoping that once the world has combated this virus, I can be back to work and entertaining my audience."## There were many reports claiming that Sidharth has bagged a role in a Bollywood movie, and has started prepping for it.## Quizzed about the reports, Sidharth said: "When I am ready to announce my next project, I will definitely let you guys know. As of now, rumors shall be rumors and there are so many floating."## Earlier in an interview with IANS, Sidharth addressed his relationship status with Shehnaaz, calling her a "dear friend".## Sidharth and Shehnaaz's relationship was one of the most talked-about topics of "Bigg Boss 13". In fact, their fans gave their bond a name -- #SidNaaz -- and the hashtag keeps on trending on social media.## Talking about how the band changed after the show, the "Bigg Boss 13" winner said: "Knowing someone when you are locked up inside the house versus (knowing someone) outside is very different. The bond, however, is still the same as we still meet each other the same way as we did inside the house."## Stay tuned...

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Erica Fernandes finds cooking therapeutic
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Erica Fernandes finds cooking therapeutic

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actress Erica Fernandes has lots of time in hand now due to the nationwide lockdown. So, she is now whipping up some of her favorite dishes in the kitchen.## From binge-watching television shows and movies to spending quality time with her pet dog Champ, Erica has been catching up on all things she missed out on doing due to a hectic shooting schedule. She has also taken up cooking at home once again.## Speaking about her love for cooking, Erica said: "I have always loved cooking for myself and everyone at home too, but due to my packed schedule in the last 1 year, I haven't really gotten a chance to step into the kitchen."## "But now with some free time in hand and having to do all the work for myself, I decided to start cooking again. Cooking for me is therapeutic. It's a big stressbuster and helps keep my mind occupied and diverted during these tense and uncertain times."## From khatti dal to aloo methi ki sabzi to chicken dish, she has tried it all.## "I cook based on whatever I am in the mood of eating, though there has to be at least one vegetarian dish daily. I am pretty happy to have stepped back into the kitchen after long, and over these 21 days I really plan to cook to the best I can," said the "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" actress.## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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Divyanka Tripathi takes up Ekta Kapoor's Safe Hands challenge
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Divyanka Tripathi takes up Ekta Kapoor's Safe Hands challenge

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Television actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya took the Safe Hands challenge and shared a video where she is seen washing her hands.## Divyanka, who is popular for her role in the show "Yeh Hai Mohabbatein", took to Instagram to share the video, where she is seen washing her hands with forwarding and backward strokes.## "For those who missed several other #HandWashvideos and are still washing hands in old fashioned buckets. Posting it cuz I was nominated...but isn't it a good reminder too? @ektaravikapoor...finally kar dikhaya!" Divyanka captioned the clip, which currently has over 289K likes.## The actress mentioned that she was challenged by producer Ekta Kapoor.## Ekta replied on the comment section with a heart emoji and wrote: "Fantastic".## For more and latest news about TV, stay tuned with us.

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