‘Love freely, spread peace and dream crazy’
lfam Khan says her character, Nalini Batra, in the show Ziddi Dil Maane Na is tailor-made. "I like my character. I am a very friendly person by nature. I love feeding people and I like people around me. Also, I truly and strongly believe in love, so this character is tailor-made for me or I was chosen for this character. Whatever you say, the universe has worked its magic," she said.
She is getting positive response for the show as well as for her character. "After a long time, I’m doing a show that involves youngsters and matters of the heart. Hence, it is a heartfelt warmth I feel," said the Laado 2 actress.
Ziddi is Sudhir and Seema Sharma’s brainchild. "Sudhir and Seema of Sunshine are wonderful human beings. They are good producers no doubt, they are very creative no doubt but above all, they are gems. They are the kind of people you want to be friends with hence, I’m very glad that I got an opportunity to not only work with them but also know them," said Gulfam. On how she was chosen for the show, she shared, "I got a call from the casting department stating that they were interested in auditioning me for a character for the show. They gave me a brief about the show and it sounded interesting hence, I gave the audition and within a couple of days I got confirmation regarding the same." She is also bonding with her co-actors. "I had worked with Kunal Karan 20 years ago in a show called Remix, so I feel a bond with him. I have a very strong bond with Shaleen. He is a very warm, sensible, and a nice guy though he does not go about mingling, laughing too much or chatting up. He is very close to my heart. I get along with Diljot too. She is wonderful, she is talented, pleasant, kind and a lot of things that I like in a person. I get along with all the youngsters. They all are wonderful. It’s a wonderful cast. I get along with the elders too," she said.
She finds everything about this show interesting. "It's quite adventurous given the physical activity that all the youngsters do," she said.
Salim Diwan on his father
Bollywood Diaries actor Salim Diwan recently celebrated the first death anniversary of his father, Dr. Salaudeen Chopdar, and says that he will always be alive in him.
On the first death anniversary of his father, a postal stamp was issued on his name. "I just feel blessed to have a father like him who raised me well and made me a successful man who is able to do such small things which he would have been proud of. I just want that he stays always alive with us, watching my back and be my strength," said Salim.
There is also a multi-specialty hospital and research centre in Jhunjhunu in his dad's name. "We have a good team in our foundation members who are dedicated to serve the society's well-being. Dr. Salaudeen Chopdar Foundation served the best in corona time and Government of Rajasthan rewarded on August 15," he said.
Salim said, "He used to teach me the meaning of life, the value of people, time everything which I am having with me right now is all achieved with having him besides with me. He was more of a teacher to me than father who always taught something or the other which helped me to be a successful man. He was a very loving and caring father to me and always was a guide for me to choose the right path."
He always stood by me and supported me in my choices, also guided me where to step up and step back," said the Aliya Basu Gayab Hai actor. "My father is always alive in me. I'll always be in debt to him for all the learnings he gave me," he added.
SAvita’s namkeen shop and laabh
Sony SAB’s thought-provoking show Shubh Laabh – Aapkey Ghar talks about a self-transformative journey as it takes a step forward by paving the way for the viewers to find a balance between devotion and spirituality in their daily lives. In the upcoming episodes, the audience will witness Savita (Geetanjali Tikekar) attempting different ways to save their namkeen shop, Sukh Sagar.
Every year, a business tycoon organises a food charity for the poor, this opportunity has a scope of bringing in new business and some much needed extra money for Savita. Her determination and conviction helps her bag the contract this year. Despite facing various obstacles during the process, she finds her way through and secures the order. The entire Toshniwal family excitedly starts with their preparation. While the arrangements are being made, at each step, every family member deals with a different vikaar residing within themselves. It will be interesting for our viewers to watch how Savita will face the multiple vikaar’s - krodh, moh, lalach, irshiya, aalasya, abhimaan, kaam emerging from her family members and will this order bring a new ray of hope in her life.
Will Savita succeed in saving Sukh Sagar? Will this new order solve all her problems?
Geetanjali Tikekar, essaying the role of Savita, said, “Playing Savita and being a part of a show like Shubh Laabh remains to be a surreal experience for me. Savita has bagged a great opportunity, and she puts her best foot forward and gives whatever it takes to fulfil this order. While facing issues due to her family members’ bad habits and sins, will she be able to deliver this task ethically or will she succumb to her own vikaar too? Fans will have to wait and watch.”
Veer’s fate lies on the three sins
Sony SAB’s beloved Hero is set to take a new avatar. Our very own Hero aka Veer is faced with the biggest challenge in the show so far. This involves not just saving the world but saving himself from turning to his darker side and becoming evil. The upcoming episodes will shock the viewers with Veer (Abhishek Nigam) slowly falling prey to Shukracharya’s (Ajay Gehi) biggest scheme against Veer. It will be interesting for the viewers to watch how Hero will withstand the effects of halahal, the mystical negative energy which is slowly taking him over while pushing him towards committing the three ultimate sins. This time the battle is fiercer as Veer is losing control over all his actions and is on a crossroad struggling to stand by his morals and conduct.
Abhishek Nigam, talking about this new development in the show, said, “I think this new phase in Veer’s life will take the viewers on an adventurous and edgy ride as Hero is slowly unravelling his darker side. With Shukracharya’s ultimate plan of turning Veer into his strongest warrior is coming to play, the challenges Hero will be now facing will be unlike anything he has faced before. He is unaware of these three mistakes and while the effects of halahal will force him to commit these sins, it will be exciting for our viewers to watch if Hero is able to combat this effect or not. Once these sins are committed, Hero will fall into his darker side and turn evil.”
Sharing his excitement on the new phase of his character, he said, “When I learned about the new developments on the show and the storyline that will follow, I was surprised and very excited. My thought immediately was I had found a perfect opportunity to show a new side of me as an artist. I can promise that the upcoming episodes will keep the audience on the edge of their seats, and I am sure all Hero supporters will be rooting for Hero to not fall into darkness, and this new exciting storyline will take the fun and excitement quotient of the show up a notch”.
Abhishek Nigam, talking about his preparations, said, “I am undergoing a series of changes and have been prepping as I want to explore every possible route to do justice to the character and this new journey of him. It will be a learning curve for me, and my fans will be able to watch me in a never seen before avatar.”
Kumkum Bhagya’s Pooja Banerjee on successful marriage
Zee TV’s popular fiction show, Kumkum Bhagya has been an audience favourite courtesy its intriguing plot and the authentic portrayal of relatable characters like Abhi (Shabbir Ahluwalia), Pragya (Sriti Jha), Rhea (Pooja Banerjee), Aaliya (Reyhna Pandit), Tanu (Leena Jumani), Ranbir (Krishna Kaul) and Prachi (Mugdha Chapekar). Abhi – Pragya’s contract marriage drama had kept everyone hooked over the last few weeks and now, the competition and drama between Rhea and Prachi has kept viewers at the edge of their seats. All the actors have been working round the clock to keep their audience entertained during this festive season. In fact, at times actors don’t get to spend time with their family even during special occasions and how understanding parents and partners truly help them balance their work and personal life balance.
Pooja Banerjee aka Rhea also opened up about her personal life and mentioned how she and her husband, Sandeep Sejwal understand and respect each other and their respective careers, which helps them maintain a strong and healthy marriage, without any issues. The actress also reveals the key to a successful marriage between two working individuals, while speaking about Sandeep and her relationship.
As Pooja Banerjee reveals, "Trust, love and attraction - all of these things come secondary, but if there is friendship between a couple, then they tend to share and understand everything about each other. I know Sandeep since I was in fourth standard. In fact, we were friends for the longest period of time, after which we realised we can be life partners. Ever since I know him and we started dating, my mantra was very simple - honesty and sincerity. We don’t put each other down and he never puts me in any embarrassing situation. It is same from my side too. He does not judge me too, and vice versa. The best part is that we give ample of space to each other to grow and learn by ourselves in our careers. He never forces his views onto me and neither do I. Having said all this, I feel it is very important to give each other time as well because nowadays couples don't give each other time. So, Sandeep and I plan our schedules such that we have time for each other. Due to my tedious shooting hours, we are on different sleep cycles, but he understands me so well and does the smallest of things to help me live my life to the fullest and I help him with his. As I have been a swimmer for 14 years, I understand the fatigue he might be going through as an athlete due to his daily routine and I try to help him feel better and do my bit wherever I can. We respect each other's careers, and we support each other in our own way every day and I feel that is the key to a successful marriage."
While Pooja Banerjee is acing her off-screen relationship with her husband, her on-screen character - Rhea is planning some evil tactic to come between Prachi and Ranbir. What is she planning next? Will she be able to create a rift between Prachi and Ranbir? Or is Prachi and Ranbir's connection stronger?
