Dill Mill Gayye takes to drama...

Star One's Dill Mill Gayye, produced by Cinevistaas has always maintained their story very simple, when it comes to their fun tracks or plots based on friendship and love. However, for the first time, they are attempting bit of drama with the track between Dr. Shashank (Mohnish Behl) and Dr. Armaan (Karan Singh Grover).

Says Amita Devadiga, Creative Head of the show "This is a very nice track between the father and his could-be son-in-law. The debate between them is just a starting point to a new twist. The next one and half to two weeks will focus on how the chemistry between these relationships gets changed. What's gonna happen next???, will be the question and you will have to wait and watch to know more".

Dill Mill Gayye had yet another reason to celebrate as they completed 300 episodes on the 12th of February. They had a small party bash organized for the crew and cast members which was a rocking affair. "This was indeed a milestone for us, as we have come a long way with this youth-based show", quips Amita.

On the track ahead, Amita states, "There have been rumors that if Armaan-Riddhima get together, there are chances of DMG going off air as there is nothing more left. But you will see something really interesting in the coming weeks that will take the story to a new high".

Well, as for now, watch out for the debate that kicks-off between Shashank and Armaan on the 17th of February, as this will pave way for a very interesting track....

Suresh Albela wins Laughter Challenge

Suresh Albela wins Laughter Challenge

Suresh Albela from Kota, Rajasthan is the winner of ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ on Star One. For the judges, former cricketer Navjoth Singh Sidhu and Shatrughan Sinha, it was a tough decision because all the four finalists – Raas Bihari Gaur, Bharati Singh, Suresh Albela and Sikander-put up a great show.

Suresh Albela, a shy young lad from Kota, rendered his ‘comic ode’ to Mallika Sherawat and Emraan Hashmi and he had us in splits. Nervous, but confident, Albela impressed the jury and the viewers alike with his comic style.

He vividly recollects when Malaika Arora Khan was a guest judge on the show. Speaking in chaste Hindi, he said, “I am a huge Malaika fan. And when I saw her, for the first few seconds, I was tongue-tied.” But with a twinkle in his eyes, he said, “If I had to impress her, I knew I had to give it my best! And on that particular day, I did give it my best.”

According to sources, the grand finale was a war of wits. The participants had the judges in splits. The clincher was the voting system, which helped Suresh Albela walk away with the crown.

The Deshmukh family loves Zara Nachke Dikha...

Zara Nachke Dikha’s (Star One) gorgeous judge Malaika Arora Khan was flooded with compliments when she recently attended a wedding and bumped into the renowned Deshmukh family.

Their eldest son shared his feedback with Malaika on how their entire family is hooked on to Star One’s Zara Nachke Dikha. They enjoy the performances of both the teams to the hilt and have actually blocked their Monday and Tuesday evening from 9:30 pm onwards!

They also appreciated the new format of the show and were curious to know who the winners are going to be! Maharashtra’s Honorable Chief Minister Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh also agreed to the same.

Malaika was extremely surprised and touched by their compliments. She said, “Amongst all the various reality shows on television these days, the Deshmukh family picked our show. It was very exciting for me to get such a positive feedback from them and I am humbled with their appreciation”

Dance Ki Jung - Sher-O-Shayri Ke Sang!!

The stage is a la Mughal-E-Azam durbar this time!, as the feather-capped Meethi Churis and Tez Talwars, are ready to combat each other!

Timely wisecracks, tongue-in-cheek comments, innumerable doses of pungent humor, witty retorts take the backseat as the theme claims that everything is expressed poetically. The result? Treat of shayari of every kind – emotional, sarcastic, humorous… Don’t forget to tune into Zara Nachke Dikha on 19th August, 9.30pm only on Star One!!

The ‘Lagi Bet’ round witnesses dances of contrasting genre, taking the competition a notch higher. Tez Talwar Gaurav Chopra dressed like a brawny Dravidian warrior performs a ‘tandav’ on the title track of ‘Omkara’. His remarkable performance receives lot of accolades from judges. Depicting an entirely different genre, Narayani Shastri boogies a perfect cabaret on ‘Piya tu ab to aaja’ reminiscing the yesteryear’s cabaret queen Helen. The judges were ecstatic by her act and costume.

The meanest round of the show, the ‘Khallas round’, is themed ‘DISCO’. Tez Talwar Manish re-kindles the disco mood with his smooth rendition on Super Dancer. He surely wins the applause from the judges and steals their hearts with his flawless steps. But Meethi Churi Karishma Tanna proves to be a surprise package for everybody!! Putting her tall frame to advantage, she slips on a retro style doing a Mithun Chakravorty to the tune of ‘I am a disco dancer’. Needless to say, her a la Mithunda act was an instant hit with the audience and judges alike!

Manish Goel's Electrifying Act...

The ‘Performance’ episode on Star One’s Zara Nachke Dikha on Monday will see the Tez Talwar Manish Goel shaking his legs to the energetic number ‘Humma Humma’!!

Creating a perfect ambience for this number, Manish performed this solo set in a garage with loads of pyros and fireworks in the rights sense!! The judges were stunned by this electrifying act where Manish adorned a cool ‘Dhoom 2 look’…

But the highlight of the performance was the manner in which Manish set the stage on fire and that too, in real!! As he was performing, one side of the stage caught fire due to the pyro works that were part of the act. Everyone on the sets was taken aback and the situation got chaotic, but normalcy prevailed quickly as the necessary precautionary steps were taken by the crew. However, the amazing part was that Manish was unfazed and managed the entire condition quite well and chose to continue with his performance..

And this is what we actually call ‘Set the stage on fire’ act!! Kudos to Manish!!

Uncut.. Unheard..Unseen on Star One..

Viewers till date have seen mind blowing performances, witty wisecracks and harsh comments from the judges… but there is a lot more that goes on behind all the drama. Star One now brings you exciting off stage action. ‘Reality Episodes’ of the biggest battle of the sexes – Zara Nachke Dikha- Andar ki baat & the biggest laughter riot - The Laughter Challenge Special, will make audiences privy to all the happenings that have not been aired on television screens before.

The reality episodes promise to be upfront, with edge-of-the-seat content, loaded with fights, banter, laughter, tears and all the toil that goes on behind the scenes. From fights during the rehearsals over the strategies failed, team work issues, to the nervousness of the contestants preparing for their gags, you are bound to ask for more.

Be a part of all the inside masala in the uncut version of Zara Nachke Dikha-Andar Ki Baat & The Laughter Challenge Special ‘Reality Episodes’, every Wednesday & Thursday beginning August 20th, 9 :30 pm onwards, only on Star One.

Zara Nachke Dikha-Andar Ki Baat, episode 1 (Wednesday-Boys episode) & 2 (Thursday-Girls episode) at 9:30 pm:

It encapsulates the journey of the contestants since the last 6 weeks, their feelings, achievements and emotional turmoil. The episode also captures some of the wonderful experiences they had while rehearsing, shooting the dance sequences and their actual thoughts towards their opponents… This and lots more action!!

The Laughter Challenge Special, episode 1 (Wednesday) & 2 (Thursday) at 10 pm:

Join hands with Bharati as she prepares her gags for the character Lalli. Also get ready to appreciate the women’s sense of humor with a special episode that showcases the gags performed by the mighty women of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4.

Chaitanya Choudhury injured...

One bad week for Chaitanya Choudhury sees him cooling his heels in the penalty bench in Star One’s Zara Nachke Dikha. But the actor seems to be more concerned about his injured back which has been giving him trouble for the past few weeks.

“I have injured my lower lumbar region. I already had back problems but it got worse when I fell on my ankle in a chair act during the technical rehearsals. My doctor has advised me clearly to take rest”, quips the actor.

The ‘Tez Talwars’ ended up losing the battle to ‘Meethi Churis’ this week and with this, Chaitanya finds himself in the penalty bench. When asked about his face-off with Mouni Roy, the actor says, “Well, I don’t want to say anything on that as I feel that I gave my best shot. My injury is certainly not a reason for this”. So will we be seeing Chaitanya get to his dancing best in the battle of sexes? “I will take it bit easy in the coming week, but I am sure I will be back in action soon. To tell you frankly, I can’t wait to be fully fit and dance again”, concludes Chaitanya..

'Paani Puri' - New Sitcom on Star One...

Star One’s comedy maestros are here to stay! From The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai to Instant Khichdi, Star One is back with an all new sitcom – Paani Puri.

Set against a backdrop where two families hailing from diverse cultures and backgrounds come to live under one roof, to cause mayhem and chaos! Adding to the excitement are the characters who, with their humor and comic sense get the audiences into splits. Vikas Puri played by Sumeet Raghavan and Divya Paani by Smita Bansal, the unusual and distinctive sitcom begins August 30th every Saturday @ 9.00pm only on Star One.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ravi Menon, EVP, Star One said, “Comedy as a genre has done extremely well and is now the backbone for most of the shows. Star One has pioneered comedy on television and has always presented audiences with the best quality entertainment. With this show as well we are promising to create a rage. The simplicity of the story and the characters will surely take the viewer’s through a joy ride.”

Paani and Puri are two separate entities. When the two words are spoken together as “Paanipuri”!!! It sends the juices gushing and causes floods of anticipation in our mouth. The mix of two cultures under one roof provides an interesting mix of:

Humor - where 2 families from diverse backgrounds live with each other
Romance- where 2 different individuals try maintaining peace within
families and within themselves

Vikas Puri, a middle class 28 years old can’t do without Divya Paani, 25, daughter of a retired bureaucrat. They are a young couple in love. Without any qualms, the two lovers push their luck and not only manage to tie the knot but bring their respective parents to deal with each other. A Punjabi, middle class Puri family, which believes that the human voice is a gift of god and must be used in variable octaves generously, is pitted against the sophisticated Paani family which feels that the human voice is the sound of the human mind and therefore one should utter any kind of sound only for a purpose. The two sets of parents make ample efforts to convince the newly married couple that Pani and Puri is an explosive blend.

What happens when two diverse families are forced to come together, under one roof, for the sake of their children’s love? A humorous show which showcases the clash of culture and class leaving you in splits!!

TIMES NOW brings the Battle in Beijing to your living rooms!!

Ten thousand, five hundred athletes. Three hundred and two events in twenty eight sports, twenty one thousand eight hundred and eighty one torchbearers; All moving towards the same dream of making their country proud at the world’s largest sporting event: the Olympics. This year, TIMES NOW has introduced several initiatives to capture the spirit of the 29th Olympiad.

One of the key initiatives taken by TIMES NOW is to launch a focused show hosted by Charu Sharma on the 2008 Olympics – ‘GoldFest’. Expressing his enthusiasm, Charu Sharma said, “The Olympics is the mecca of all sport, and as a sports buff I couldn’t have asked for anything more. TIMES NOW’s initiative for comprehensive coverage of the Olympics ensures that Beijing Games receive the attention and prominence they deserve. Along with that, the analysis by our experts help in giving an all round perspective.”

The show reflects the nail biting excitement that surrounds the sporting event with reports from the venue,analysis by guests like former athletics star Ashwani Nachappa and world renowned shooter Morad Ali Khan, interviews with the Indian contingents, Olympics trivia, moments of the day and lots more. The show also offers the viewers a chance to exhibit their enthusiasm by participating in various quizzes and contest related to the current and past Olympiad Games. ‘Goldfest’ kicks off on August 7 and will be aired every night at 10:30 pm till the end of the Olympics, August 24.

Speaking on the unique initiative to provide comprehensive coverage of the Olympics, Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief, TIMES NOW said, “As a channel, we have always given precedence to an event that impacts our audiences, irrespective of whether it is being held in India or elsewhere. The 2008 Olympics is a benchmark in history and with a prominent Indian presence at the games this year, TIMES NOW viewers have an opportunity to catch all the action from Beijing.”

TIMES NOW will also host an Olympics special in its comprehensive sports show ‘The Game’ with Boria Majumdar and incorporate regular updates on the Olympics as a part of their daily news bulletins to keep the viewers constantly updated about the latest happenings. Commenting on his involvement with TIMES NOW, Boria Majumdar said, “Olympics is the biggest spectacle in the world and I am really excited that it is taking place in Asia after such a long time. I truly appreciate TIMES NOW’s initiative for giving attention to a significant global event in a country that has focused entirely on cricket.”

So Tune into TIMES NOW to catch all the news, action and excitement of the 2008 Olympics.

TIMES NOW announces the launch of 'No Full Stops'

Have you ever felt the need to relax your mind but didn’t know how? Have you ever looked for ways to stay fit but didn’t know where to start? Hold on! ‘No Full Stops’, a new wellness show by TIMES NOW is the answer to all your questions. In the fast paced world of today, every person is under pressure to perform better. At this juncture, we require simpler ways to access happiness and satisfaction in life. ‘No Full Stops!’ is the right medium which gives us solutions on how to cope with everyday stress. It helps one live life in a better way by enjoying good health through different forms like dance, games, yoga, martial arts and others.

With an energetic and refreshingly charming anchor, Teejay Sidhu doing the honours, the show couldn’t be better. The anchor, who is a graduate from the University of British Columbia doesn’t drink or smoke and gets her relaxation from meditation and praying. The show adds a new dimension to the life of an urbane viewer. This show is also for people, who want to live a positive lifestyle, by adopting health tips and insights to experience a feel good factor in them. Many feel intimidated, to go to a spa or a gym or they don’t have the time to go, this show is the right place for them.

The show ‘No Full Stops!’ Is a 13 - part series, one- stop show on wellness for the young, busy and the bored. The show is meant for everyone, who wishes to break away from the monotony of life and indulge in pampering oneself through ‘accessible wellness, something which everyone can incorporate in the daily humdrum of existence. People would halt, sit back and feel this is a show finally, which would cater to their interest level and urge them to feel better about themselves. Arnab Goswami, Editor – in chief, TIMES NOW says,’Wellness is not just a state of mind today, but contemporary India wants to know more about it. ‘No Full Stops’ is just a step towards that. The show will arm the people with tips to achieve wellness amongst the not so good situation in todays life’ The show emphasizes and takes one through ways of de-stressing oneself, balancing ones physical, mental and spiritual needs and areas that are integral to looking after oneself. The viewer here have their choice, can identify a wellbeing issue and find a range of solutions given to it.

Every episode of the show, ‘No Full Stops!’ delves into something diverse and fresh. Episode 1 takes one through the world of dance which could do wonders to unwind and relax the mind and body. It also gives tips on how a little bit of fun could go a long way in adding spunk to ones mundane routine. The show promises to be youthful and full of energy.

The show thus gives a holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Every episode aims to bring a difference in people’s life. So tune into TIMES NOW, to give your life a new twist and get a weekly dose of health tips and insights to make a real difference in your life. The show will be shown on Saturdays at 7.30 PM and on Sunday at 12.30 and 6.30 PM..

Ashita Dhawan impresses one and all..

Ashita Dhawan of Bidaai fame who recently replaced Maaninee De in Star One’s Zara Nachke Dikha impressed one and all with her very first performance. “I did a peppy Punjabi act on the number Say Na from Bluff master. The theme was Bhangra and I loved doing it”, says Ashita.

A very keen and quick learner, Ashita wants to explore all forms of dance in this opportunity that she has got. Speaking about her other performances of the week the actress quips, “We are working hard on hard-core western dance too where we will perform on ‘Paisa Paisa’ from the movie Apna Sapna Money Money.

Also, according to our source, the girls won this week by a good margin, before which the boys had managed to out beat the girls last week!! So with this, it is all even again in the big clash between the boys and girls…

Catch the episodes on Zara Nachke Dikha every Monday-Tuesday @ 9:30 pm only on Star One

Bappa Lahiri's title track for Zara Nachke Dikha

Bappi Lahiri the undisputed “Disco King” of the 80’s made the the nation sway to his disco beats. Now it’s the turn of his talented son Bappa Lahiri to walk in his dad’s footsteps & take the legacy ahead! After composing music for films, he has now made his television debut as a composer and singer by composing & lending his voice for the title track of Star One’s new reality dance show “Zara Nachke Dikha”.

The title track of the ‘battle of the sexes’ is a fusion of hip hop and bhangra and is also sung by Bappi Lahiri’s protégé Mauli Dave. Bappa has been assisting his father for some time now turned independent music director last year with Sanjay Gupta’s multi-starrer ‘Dus Kahaniyan’.

An elated Bappa said, “ZND’s title track is a foot tapping number and I am really excited and eagerly waiting for audience’s response. My focus has always been on composing, but I do have some great singing offers and if I find it exciting I will surely go for singing as well”

Star One’s new reality show, ZARA NACHKE DIKHA

A face-off between the boys and the girls on the dance floor is in the offering thro’ Star One’s new reality show, ZARA NACHKE DIKHA…As 8 beautiful kudis gear up to fight a battle with their dancing shoes on, there will be 8 handsome mundas to prove their dancing mettle!!

The mundas to participate in this unique dance show are the very versatile Ali Asgar, the great dancer Bhaktiyaar Irani, the dashing Gaurav Chopra, the awesome Manish Goel, Chaitanya Choudhury, Amit Tandon, Vikas Sethi and the little talent Amey Pandya…

The girls to sizzle on the dance floor are Delnaaz Paul, Karishma Tanna, Maninee De, Narayani Shastri, Mouni Roy, Rupali Ganguly, Jennifer Winget and the child sensation Swini Khare..

Zara Nachke Dikha will be a bi-weekly show wherein the 1st day will be the Performance episode and the 2nd day, the Challenger episode. There will be seven different performances across both teams.
• One member from each team separately.
• One member from each team together.
• Two members from each team together.
• All members from both teams.

Each week will have a Theme Round too given by the jury and the most innovative act will give the team and edge over the other. ONLY the jury will decide the winning team based on the week’s performance. The losing team of the week will get another chance to make up and give a better performance in the Challenger Round. The team member who loses this particular round goes to the Penalty Bench and the Benched member cannot perform till the next week, until the team can win him/her back in the next Challenger episode…

With no eliminations and no public voting, the show will be based on the jury’s final verdict. The show will not only present viewers with some stimulating dance moves but also showcase the best of the strategies in order to score over the opposite team. From understanding the next move to playing mind games to being extremely manipulative, the show will have the mundas scheme against the kudis & vice- versa in the strategy room.

From teasing, mocking, being sarcastic, disdainful and passing on sneering comments, the kudis v/s the mundas team will miss no opportunity to take a dig at each other.

Well, here is a perfect opportunity for both teams to put on their dancing shoes, to give in their best shot, to prove whether it will be the GORGEOUS GIRLS or BRAWNY BOYS who will sweep the jury and the viewers off their feet!

Watch Zara Nachke Dikha, as the curtains reveal the beginning of the battle from July exclusively on Star One!

Loads of fun & laughter in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4

The episode on Friday marks the beginning of the competition of the new season of Laughter Challenge. Kapil and Chandan, champions of last year, play Shasmsher and Harpal and start the show with an act. Then on five contestants perform in round one. They all perform remarkably well and won everyone's heart.Bhrati Singh is the first female contestant in the series steal away the show with her wits, style & hilarious performance.


The contestants who performed in this episode include Bharati Singh, Saurabh C, Amit Sharma, Anirudh Madesia and Mahesh Dubey. Saturday’ episode saw Kapil and Chandan playing Harpal and Shamsher and explaining the format of the preliminary rounds. Round one starts of with Jaswant Singh, continued by the other four. Jaswant Singh mimicking Sunil Shetty and Abdaal Khan's Motorbike acts are something to look out for in this episode. They keep the audience captivated with their hilarious performance and steal away the show. The contestants for this episode were Jaswant Singh, Naveen Sarthi, Abdaal Khan, Jitendra Mittal, Amil Khan…

Dial-A-Smile with the Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4!!

When tension takes its toll… when stress makes a permanent nest on your head… when you are getting late for an important meeting and when you see cantankerous people all around… the only remedy you need is a smile to cease your burden!

A bout of laughter is just a few numbers away. All you need to do is dial into Star One’s Laughter Helpline; wherein you can listen to the best jokes from the past seasons of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. So get ready to fall off your seats with the Laughter Helpline…

DIAL-A-SMILE… DIAL 1800-209-7827 The pioneers in the field of comedy and laughter are here with a solution to bring back the smile on your face on a completely new platform. The Great Indian Laughter Challenge which has been an instant hit and has redefined the comedy 'Genre' on television is now going Mobile, where you can instantly start listening to jokes from the best of our collection by just dialing our toll free number. So, if you are in the need of de-stressing yourself, or instantly disassociate yourself from the immediate surroundings just dial our toll free number 1800-209-7827 and roar with laughter.

The new season show goes on air with a new jury, a new anchor and brand new sets! Style and wit personified… veteran actor Mr. Shatrughan Sinha along with the wizard Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu don the judges hat for Season 4 with the sexy Shenaz Treasurywwala as the host of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4!

The Great Indian Laughter Challenge is back with a smashing new season that begins on June 06 2008 and airs every Friday & Saturday at 9 pm, exclusively on Star One.

Sukriti Khandpal now in Dr. Riddhima's garb

Star One’s very popular show Dill Mill Gayye has been in the news ever since talks of Shilpa Anand leaving the show have hit the headlines. As Shilpa decided to set her eyes on Bollywood, Telly Buzz had come out with the news that it will either be Mahi Vij or Sukriti Khandpal getting into the character of Riddhima.

Well, as speculations over the replacement and Shilpa’s future goes on, our khabroo informs us that it is Sukriti Khandpal who has eventually won the jackpot and that the girl, also seen in SAB’s Jersey No. 10, has already begun shooting for Dill Mill Gayye.

When contacted Sukriti, she remained tightlipped and says that she is having talks with the channel and has not yet got the green signal from them.

Shilpa Anand quits Dill Mill Gayye

Shilpa Anand, the pretty actress who has been the face of Dr. Riddhima in Star One’s Dill Mill Gaye is all set to quit the serial.

Telly Buzz caught up with Amita Devadiga, Creative Head, Dill Mill Gaye who confirmed the news, saying “Yes, it is true that Shilpa has opted out of Dill Mill Gayye”. On the probable replacement, Amita states, “We are on a lookout for Shilpa’s replacement. You will get to know of it in few days’ time”.

Much to the astonishment of loyal Dill Mill Gayye viewers, Shilpa Anand avers, “Riddhima was a very sweet character and will remain close to me forever. But things need to move on and I am surely quitting Dill Mill Gaye. My last date of shoot was on 20th May”. For the uninitiated, the buzz of Shilpa’s exit from the show was doing rounds for a while, but the creative unit had decided to keep the news low profile till all was confirmed.

Shilpa’s contract was to end in June, but the actress is said to have requested the channel and the production house to relieve her few days in advance. Shilpa who has acted in few Telugu films down South now aspires to go the Bollywood way. “I have got many offers in big screen, but I will need at least one month for myself before I take up my next offer”, clarifies Shilpa.

On an ending note, Shilpa thanks her fans for having loved her as Riddhima. “I wish the serial all the very best. They have a very smart creative unit and I am sure they will take the track in a convincing manner", says Shilpa.

With Shilpa gone, there was a buzz that Karan Singh Grover's beau Shraddha Nigam would fit into the shoes of Riddhima. When Telly Buzz spoke to Shraddha, she says, "I was one of the options for the role, but I guess I will not be doing it". According to a reliable source, "Mahi Vij who was earlier seen in DJ Akhil's music video 'Tu Hai Wahi' has been considered for the role along with Sukriti Khandpal who is seen in SAB's Jersey No. 10.

Nikhil Arya steps in Iqbal Khan's shoes

Nikhil Arya, famous for his role as Rudra in Kesar, will be seen in a new avatar as he dons the uniform of Officer Abhimanyu Adhikari in Star One's Choona Hai Aasmaan.

When contacted, Sandip Sikcand, Creative Head of Miditech, says, "Nikhil Arya, who was previously seen in Kesar and now in Kasturi will be replacing Iqbal Khan in Choona Hai Aasmaan".

Nikkhil Arya, affirms the news saying, “It feels great to be playing Abhimanyu Adhikari in Choona Hai Aasmaan. Today is my first day of shoot. I feel the role is very challenging mainly because the show has a very unique storyline and is hatke from the usual saas bahu sagas that are happening on television.” He further adds, “I have played a lover in Rabba Ishq Na Hove, a negative character in Kesar and Kasturi, so this is something different. I guess I complete a full circle donning the uniform of an air force officer.”

Iqbal Khan, who was seen essaying the role till now, carved a niche in the hearts of the audience as Abhimanyu, so will the audience accept Nikhil in his shoes? To which Nikhil instantly replies, “As I said before, I have accepted the role as a challenge. Iqbal and I, both, differ in personalities, style and persona. When the serial started out, it had the glamor quotient of the air force. However, the plot has thickened now and the Hawks are on a special mission. The character, in itself, requires more of acting and not just style. When the serial began, looking good in a uniform was sufficient, but now the acting skills of the actor need to take an upper hand. And that is exactly what I plan to concentrate on as I step into Iqbal’s shoes.”

On an ending note Nikhil says, “I know this is a huge challenge for me but I truly need all your blessings and support to essay the role perfectly and take the character and show head.”

Iqbal Khan says 'Bye-Bye' to Chhoona Hai Aasmaan…

The heart-throb of millions, Iqbal Khan, who gained dizzying heights of success as rock star Angad of Kaisa Yeh Pyarr Hai was appreciated as the haughty yet very patriotic air force officer Abhimanyu Adhikari in Star One's popular soap, Choona Hai Aasmaan. But now the actor has decided to quit the show for unknown reasons.

When asked whether Iqbal Khan might get back later, Sandip Sikcand, the Creative Head of Miditech(Production House of Choona Hai…) says, “Iqbal Khan is out of Chhoona Hai.. now, and he is gone for good”. When asked about the reason for his exit, Sandip averred, “His contract with us ended and he did not want to renew it for some reason”.

Talking about the replacement for Iqbal, Sandip states, “It is very tough to look for a personality to replace Abhimanyu, the character that Iqbal was playing. As of now, we are considering few established actors as well as newcomers. The coming Thursday’s episode will see the last of Iqbal Khan in the serial. The story line which is now focused on Sameera’s kidnap will go on for few days. We also have a good bank of episodes in hand. We are hopeful of getting our replacement very soon and the actor’s entry might happen sometime in the last week of May. Let’s hope for the best”.

Shenaz Treasurywala Will be Hosting Great Indian Laughter Challenge IV

Year on year giving the audiences not only the best comic talent but also giving them a reason to tune in to the show. The 4th season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge is all set to rock with its brand new hostess former model and VJ Shenaz Treasurywala.

With an exciting new format and inclusion of a new hostess, the show promises to keep the audiences glued to their television sets. Enthused about her venture in the comedy genre for the first time, Shenaz Treasurywala says,"I am really excited to be associated with the original show of comedy and above all with a young channel like Star One. This will be my first ever anchoring stint on television and is quite a challenge for me especially standing in front of veterans like Navjot Singh Sidhu and Shatrughan Sinha. I plan to give it my best and I hope the audiences except me the way they have done in the past"

The Baap of Laughter Shows returns to Star One and is all set to entertain and keep viewers in splits with more laughter and absolutely unadulterated humor, which will keep you craving for more! So get ready to be entertained, the fun has just begun!