Srabanti Chakrabarti

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Meet the villain in Sarkar Raj

Meet the villain in Sarkar Raj

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2008

Did you know that the villain Somji in Sarkar Raj is Krishna in Saarthi [the popular daily show on Star Plus]? Surprised? Well, that's Rajesh Shringarpure for you.

Baa Bahoo Aur Baby's Meenakshi speaks

Baa Bahoo Aur Baby's Meenakshi speaks

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2008

Meenakshi (Sucheta Trivedi in real life) from Baa Bahoo Aur Baby speaks about her various projects and parting ways with producer Ekta Kapoor.

Now, you can buy Bidaai girls' jewellary!

Now, you can buy Bidaai girls' jewellary!

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2008

In perhaps, what is the biggest licensing and merchandising initiative on Indian television, Star formalised tie-ups with leading companies like Big Bazaar, which was formally launched by a group of leading ladies from of the Star Parivaar -- Sarita Joshi (Baa from Baa Bahoo Aur Baby), Sara Khan and Parul Chauhan (aka Sadhana and Ragini from Bidaai) and Sucheta Trivedi (Meenakshi from Baa Bahoo Aur Baby).

Saarthi girl moves on

Saarthi girl moves on

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2008

Remember Jhalak Thakkar, the lady who had replaced Neha Devi Singh as Bhoomi in Saarthi? After Saarthi went off air in February, Jhalak took a short break. It seems the actress is back in a new yet-to-be-named show.

Adhyayan Suman's tryst with Bollywood

Adhyayan Suman's tryst with Bollywood

Rediff.com   27 May 2008

Shekhar Suman's son, Adhyayan Suman talks about his Bollywood debut and his next film Raaz The Mystery Continues (sequel to Raaz) opposite Kangana Ranaut and Emran Hashmi.

How IPL and Washington are linked

How IPL and Washington are linked

Rediff.com   21 May 2008

A sculptor from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, wanting to make it big in films as an actor is a rare thing to happen. Lekha Washington, who had completed her first solo exhibition as a sculptor when she was barely 18, wanted to do something creative after she completed her Masters in Film Making from the famed institute.

What makes Bidaai so popular

What makes Bidaai so popular

Rediff.com   13 May 2008

Bidaai, being aired on Star Plus is perhaps the only one to have held on to its ground firmly and become the only success story. In fact, it has managed higher TRP than the mother of all soaps Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

From Saara Akaash to Aashayein

From Saara Akaash to Aashayein

Rediff.com   6 May 2008

For any television actor wanting to make it big in fims, getting a break in Nagesh Kukunoor's film is like a dream come true. But that is what has happened to the pretty babe Sonal Sehgal. After leaving viewers in Saara Akaash and Hotel Kingston wanting more, she is all set to star in Nagesh's Aashayein.

Is this Bhatt's new hero?

Is this Bhatt's new hero?

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2008

Apparently, Anju Mahendra (his co-star in Kwaish) had arranged for a preliminary meeting with Mahesh Bhatt. "I am extremely positive about this, and am looking forward to working with Vishesh Films."

India Calling's Mansi Parekh returns!

India Calling's Mansi Parekh returns!

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2008

The actress who has been in hibernation for quite some time after India Calling, is back.

Shiv Pandit: Juggling IPL and Tamil cinema

Shiv Pandit: Juggling IPL and Tamil cinema

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2008

RJ turned model, Shiv Pandit, is one of the most popular examples of celebrities and actors on ground hosting the IPL TV show and enjoying it.

'I always wanted to be as much behind the camera'

'I always wanted to be as much behind the camera'

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2008

Renuka Shahane of Surabhi and Hum Aapke Hain Kaun fame plans to make a comeback as director

How Angad became Vidaai's Alekh

How Angad became Vidaai's Alekh

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2008

The serial Vidaai on Star Plus, has a handsome hunk playing the role of Alekh. Believe it or not, the hunk Angad had to put on a few kilos and cut his hair to get the role! Read on to know more.

Durgesh Nandini's Bhojpuri stop

Durgesh Nandini's Bhojpuri stop

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2008

The leading lady, of the serial Durgeshnandini on Sony Television, Rinku Ghosh became quite famous overnight with her portrayal of the village belle. Unfortunately, the serial did not do too well and ultimately stopped being telecasted. It seems Rinku has decided to bid adieu to the Hindi television industry and is concentrating a lot on Bhojpuri films these days.

Sampada Vaze's comic side

Sampada Vaze's comic side

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2008

After playing a traditional bahu, telly star Sampada Vaze will transform into a trendy host!

Jay Bhanushali to quit Kayamath?

Jay Bhanushali to quit Kayamath?

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2008

Jay Bhanushali, aka Neev from Kayamath on Star Plus, is likely to quit the show.

Pallavi, ready for saas-bahu sagas

Pallavi, ready for saas-bahu sagas

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2008

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Dulhann's Divya turns modern!

Dulhann's Divya turns modern!

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2008

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Saarthi's Bhoomika is back

Saarthi's Bhoomika is back

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2008

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From Love Story to Left Right

From Love Story to Left Right

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2008

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