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Dipsshikha Nagpal aka Maya Mehta of Dahej on 9x is raring to go and wants to try her hand at something different and new! After doing infinite daily soaps, the actress is ready for a role reversal! It’s very natural to become jaded by repeatedly doing same thing and nowadays with so many reality shows consuming the air time, telly actors do have a choice to experiment and play themselves.

The pretty actress shares,” I like my profession a lot and till date I have tried to play so many characters in both films and serials. These days’ reality shows are coming up in a big way, and the best part is that it gives you a chance to be yourself. So, you aren’t merely playing a character written for you, but yourself -whether good or bad.”

Now, that is some food for thought!!!

Bollywood siren Katrina Kaif stumps Baby (Benaf Dadachanji) of Baa Bahoo Aur Baby with a surprise visit to the Thakkar household. Katrina joins the celebrations on the occasion of Baby’s birthday in the episode to be aired on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 9.30 pm only on STAR Plus.

Baby’s birthday also marks the reunion of Gattu (Deven Bhojani) with the family as he finally finds his way home. Caught in the festivity of Gattu’s return, Baby almost forgets that her birthday is soon approaching.

The family members get together and host a surprise Masquerade party for Baby with each of them dressing up uniquely, drawing inspiration from various characters. In the midst of all this masti, Katrina Kaif also reaches there and joins the party. Katrina is Subodh’s (Rajesh Kumar) friend and has been invited by him. Katrina also uses this chance to get the Thakkar family grooving to her upcoming blockbuster “Singh is Kinng”!!

Don’t miss this opportunity to watch your favourite Bollywood superstar KATRINA KAIF shake a leg with the Thakkars on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 9.30 pm only on STAR Plus.

Finding a lighter side to all problems in life gives a fresher and positive outlook to living in a chaotic world. SAB not only keeps one family together but knits a full community with its new show that brings a positive perspective to the usual situations of life. Called ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah’, the show revolves around members of a single housing society who face common real life situations. But finding simple solutions and the underlying message of always keeping positive perspective to life, is its highlight. The show will air everyday starting 28^th July 2008, Monday to Thursday at 8:30pm only on SAB TV.

The show is based on a popular humor coloumn called ‘Duniya Ne Undha Chasma’ written by the eminent Gujrati writer Taarak Mehta for over 37 years in Chitralekha magazine. His coloumns have a social base with mass appeal that cover topical issues. The show is being produced by Mr.Asit Modi of Neela Telefilms who have made some popular comedy shows like ‘Hum Sab Ek Hain’, ‘Meri Biwi Hain Wonderful’, Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen’. According to Mr. Asit Modi the show is an amalgamation of topical happening flavored with humor and seasoned with a different perspective of Taarak’s trademark.

Commenting on the launch of the show, Mr. Anooj Kapoor, Business Head SAB said, “In today’s time when you get to see only family feuds in real as well as reel life, the ability to find simple solutions is the key to bind the family together. This is the underlying theme of our show and if SAB contributes even a little towards bringing all family members together and enjoying the show at the same time, it will be a dream come true for us at SAB. The show is a genuine effort to bring Taarak Mehta’s inspiring thoughts to the world”.

The show predominantly revolves around Jethalaal an uneducated Gujrati businessman. He and his family live in Golkuldham Co-operative Society. Taarak Mehta is his neighbour. Jethalaal finds a friend and philosopher in Taarak Mehta and often goes to him for advice whenever he is in trouble. Jethalaal has a wife named Daya Ben and a mischievous son Tapu who is his constant cause of worry. The society members have often warned Jethalaal to reform Tapu or else be prepared to be ousted from the society. After loosing all hope Jethalaal calls his father Champaklal as a last resort, thinking that he might be of help to reforming the mischievous brat. But much to his surprise Champaklal joins hands with the brat and constantly makes life absolutely miserable for Jethalaal.

Characters:

Jethalaal – Dilip Joshi
Champaklaal – Amit Bhatt
Tapu – Bhavya Gandhi
Taarak Mehta – Sailesh Lodha
Mrs. Anjali Mehta -Neha Mehta
Daya Ben – Disha Wakani
Mr.Bhide – Mandar
Chutki – Jheel Mehta
Dr. Hansraaj Haathi – Nirmal Soni
Chiku Haathi – Kush Shah
Roshan Sodhi – Gurucharan Singh
Mrs. Roshan Sodhi – Jennifer
Gogi Sodhi- Samay Shah
Babu Bhai Bookie- Dharmesh Vyas
Babita – Moonmoon

So get set to peek into the lives of Jethalaal’s family and other members of Gokuldham Co-operative Society through the eyes of Taarak Mehta.

While marriages are made in heaven STAR Plus helps enthusiastic couples bring them alive! The premiere general entertainment channel STAR Plus offers real life couples with a penchant for dance and loads of compatibility, a once in a life time chance to make their dream wedding come true with the upcoming reality show Aajaa Mahi Vay, premiering August 1, 2008, Friday & Saturday, 8 pm only on STAR Plus.

The stage is set and 11 real life couples are ready to battle it out week-on-week, in pursuit of their dream wedding, and all it takes to hold the dream shaadi opulently is great dancing skills coupled with witty answers and watch the best couple solemnize their commitment to each other in a fairy tale ceremony! Produced by Contiloe Entertainment, Aajaa Mahi Vay is sure to keep you on the edge complete with real drama and entertainment.

Commenting on the launch of the show, Anupama Mandloi, Senior Creative Director, STAR Plus, said, “Aajaa Mahi Vay is a dance show with a difference, in which couples from diverse backgrounds are competing to win the wedding of their dreams. In this show, it is not only the dancing skills of the contesting couples that are put to the test but also their love and commitment toward each other. Thus, apart from some fantastic dancing, viewers will also be hooked by exciting emotional drama every week.”

According to Abhimanyu Singh, CEO, Contiloe Entertainment Pvt Ltd, “Aajaa Mahi Vay showcases 11 unique love stories. Lot of hard work went into finding these 11 real life couples, who are all great dancers and more importantly each couple has an interesting story to tell. Viewers can look forward to some fabulous dancing, compatibility games and loads of emotional content.”

Judging the participants on their dancing capabilities and harmonies are televisions’ most admired actors, Ronit Roy, Shweta Tiwari and Apara Mehta while Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar winner, Rahul Vaidya and finalist Vineet Singh shared the stage once again as anchors of the show.

To know which real life couple will stand rock solid through the test of love and dance into their dream wedding, tune in to Aajaa Mahi Vay – Pyaar Ki Agnipareeksha, on Friday, August 1, 2008, Friday & Saturday, 8 pm only on STAR Plus.

PROFILES OF THE ELEVEN COUPLES

Dilwale No 1

Names: Tahira Bhasin (19 yrs), Jashan Preet Singh Kholi (20 yrs)

Place of origin: Chandigarh

Currently based in: Chandigarh

Tahira & Jashan are both perusing their B.Com and are very excited to be a part of this show. They first met at a tuition class and fell in love instantly. Both their parents are happy about their participation in the show. Their parents consider Jashan & Tahira to be great dancing partners but are not aware of their in depth relationship. According to them since they are not professionally settled, it’s an inappropriate time for them to reveal their relationship in front of their family. Through this show Tahira and Jashan are trying hard to establish their presence in this industry so that they can settle down well in time to come.

Dilwale No 2

Names: Aslam Qureshi (28 yrs), Mayuree Chaddha (25 yrs)

Place of origin: Delhi & Agra

Currently based in: Mumbai

Aslam is an Event Manager by profession. He completed his MBA in USA while Mayureee has perused Mass Communication and is a creative director. In 2001 Mayuree met Aslam at an exhibition in Delhi and love blossomed. At the end of the exhibition Aslam proposed Mayuree. But then Aslam went abroad for studying MBA and they lost contact. Eventually Mayuree got a job and moved to Mumbai. This is when they again came closer and are now looking forward to have a family together. Aslam’s family is against his relationship while Mayuree’s family has recently accepted Aslam. Theses two young lovers drove from Delhi to Agra on their first date and have overcome all odds to win over their emotions. Aslam & Mayuree have participated in the show without their family’s consent.

Dilwale No 3

Names: Neetu Wadhwa (22 yrs), Sunny Bindra (22 yrs)

Place of origin: Delhi

Currently based in: Mumbai

Neetu & Sunny are actors by profession. Their story is inspired by a typical Hindi film since the two of them met at a theatre where Sunny came down to watch a play with a friend while Neetu was one of the actors. Floored by her performance Sunny started a conversation with Neetu and that started their love story! Both Sunny and Neetu’s parents know about their relationship and their participation in Aaja Mahi Vay and Neetu’s parents are very happy about them getting to perform together on such a big platform! The couple is certain about their love & feelings towards each other but they have planned anything for their future and are committed not to go against their parent’s wishes, either!

Dilwale No 4

Names: Praveen Baby (27 yrs), Kiran Sharad (20 yrs)

Place of origin: Amravati (Nagpur)

Currently based in: Mumbai

Praveen & Kiran are actors by profession and dancing is their passion. Kiran is a trained classical dancer. She met Praveen while doing a play in his college. Kiran was cast as Praveen’s dancing partner. He was smitten by Kiran on the very first day but couldn’t confess his feeling. Later he proposed Kiran via her cousin. Praveen’s parents are not aware about this relation, but his sister knows about the affair. This couple is ready to face severe challenges in life as their families would be dead against this relationship. But since eight years they are committed and are planning to get married soon.

Dilwale No 5

Names: Rizwan Sikander (24 yrs), Seran Leila (26 yrs)

Place of origin: Rajasthan & UK

Currently based in: Mumbai

Rezwan is a professional actor & model from Rajasthan and brother of the famous television actress Shama Sikander. While Seran is a trained fashion designer and a dancer from UK. Their love story is a unique one as they met online and ever since they have been together. It was Seran’s craving for the beauty and magnificence of India that brought her to here to see the country. So this daring damsel packed her bags and pursued her heart’s burning desire to come down to the country and be with the love of her life, against her mother’s wish! The couple now wants to focus on their careers and when they get married, they want to spend six months in a year in London and the remaining six months in India.

Dilwale No 6

Names: Dhawal Doshi (24yrs), Greesha Divecha (19 yrs)

Place of origin: Mumbai & Goa

Currently based in: Mumbai

Dhawal is a choreographer and Greesha was his student in school. They never realized when they fell in love and have still not proposed each other, but they are certain that they want to marry and spend their life with each other. Greesha’s parents are dead against this relationship and can not stand Dhawal. The major reasons being Dhawal is much senior to Greesha and he was her dance teacher in school. More so Greesha’s mother has a problem with Dhawal’s profession and his joint family background. Despite such obstacles Dhawal & Greesha are hopeful about their parents accepting their relationship and they are willing to do anything to be with each other.

Dilwale No 7

Names: Manit Joura (22 yrs), Manika Dhanda (24 yrs)

Place of origin: Delhi & Ludhiana

Currently based in: Mumbai

Manit and Manika are ‘made for each other’. They met on a flight to Delhi when Manika asked Manit to help her with her luggage. Both Manit and Manika are actor/model by profession, while Manit is also studying MBA. After their first meeting cupid struck again and they incidentally ran into each other in a restaurant in Delhi, after which they watched a movie and exchanged their numbers. Their regular chats began and soon one day Manika told Manit about clearing the first round of Gladrags Model Hunt and he was very happy for her!! Only to realize on her first day of competition that Manit was also there and that he too had got through Gladrags and was selected.Manit proposed Manika with a red rose and a box of chocolates and she over joyously accepted it! The duo wants to get married at some point in time but for the moment, their focus is on their careers. Also they will reconsider the decision to marry, in case their families have any objections!

Dilwale No 8

Names: Kapil Verma (27 yrs), Shivani Thakur (20 yrs)

Place of origin: Himachal Pradesh

Currently based in: Mumbai

Kapil & Shivani are both struggling actors by profession. With their modest background in Himachal, both are settled in Mumbai now. The couple interestingly met during a film shoot in Himachal, where cupid stuck and Kapil instantaneously proposed his love at first sight! So, much so that the courageous dude’s father was actually standing beside him, when he unabashedly proposed Shivani. Shivani too is open about her relationship with Kapil, to her parents. With their current unsteady income status the couple is in desperate need of money today and have actually planned to tie the knot after 5 years, that too if their horoscopes match! Shivani believes that the person one falls in love with should be his/her best friend and so she feels Kapil is her best friend. Both Kapil & Shivani want to participate in the show to be famous and fulfill their dreams.

Dilwale No 9

Names: Maanav Sharma (24yrs), Rashmi Beadi (25 yrs)

Place of origin: Noida (Delhi) & Mohali (Punjab)

Currently based in: Mumbai & Delhi

Maanav is an actor by profession while his lady love Rashmi is a homeopath student and is also a Kathak dancer. They both met at an audition ground in Delhi and since the last one and half years Maanav & Rashmi are in a relationship. Rashmi often flies down to Mumbai to spend time with Maanav. Their parents consider think that they are best friends but are not yet aware of their romantic involvement. This show will be a path to reveal this relation in front of their families. Since both belong to Punjabi families, Manav & Rashmi are confident that their parents will accept this relationship. They are both looking forward to start off with a great bang.

Dilwale No 10

Names: Kabir Verma (26 yrs),Sejal Patel (23 yrs)

Place of origin: Delhi & Londo n (UK)

Currently based in: Mumbai

Kabir an actor & graphic consultant while Sejal is a model & actor. The duo met at a shoot when Sejal was asked to replace a model who did not turn up. Kabir was incidentally shooting this ad and it was as if their meeting was destiny and ever since the two have been madly in love with each other. This Punjabi munda impressed and surprisingly proposed his Gujju gal in a dramatic way on a holiday to Goa. However, the couple doesn’t have it easy as yet, because Sejal is from a very well-to-do Gujrati family and her parents would like her to get married to & settled with an ideal Gujrati boy from UK as they are pessimistic about Indian boys. Sejal is not very confident of letting out the truth about her relationship with Kabir, to her parents and the couple plans to elope (in case Sejal’s parents do not agree) and marry by the end of next year. The recent twist to the tale was when Kabir’s parents learnt about Sejal and their relationship!

Dilwale No 11

Names: Shergil Khan (24yrs), Sneha Manandi (19 yrs)

Place of origin: Mumbai & Gujarat

Currently based in: Mumbai

Dancing is a passion and a profession for Shergil & Sneha. They first met at Sneha’s sister’s dancing school. They have an amazing chemistry and are very confident about their relationship. Shergil is keen on trying his hand at acting. This choreographer couple wants to get married in near future. Although they don’t foresee any family problems but if such situation arises they believe their love is strong enough to see through all obstacles. The couple wants to gain name and fame through this platform.

Sunayana, who essays the character of Namrata in Santaan, does not mind mixing pleasure with work as she strongly believes in all work and no play makes Jill a dull girl! The actors do not experience phone-fatigue as the place where they shoot is quite inaccessible-the network goes for a toss! So, to kill the work related stress, Sunayana and her co-stars let their hair down - eat, drink and play games whenever they have some time-off during the shoots.

Sunayana says, “All my co- stars are very lively and fun loving people and they can’t sit idle in between the shoots. We don’t keep to ourselves - unless someone is having severe mood swings, laughs the feisty gal. At times when we have some sphere time whilst shooting, we rejuvenate ourselves by chilling out and then we don’t find our job to be a bother.”

Thoda work Thoda chill is Sunayana’s mantra!