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Mumbai, June 26 (Ians) Actors Maanvi Gagroo and Karan Wahi will be seen sharing screen space in the upcoming show ‘Half Love, Half Arranged’, a captivating and unique love story.

The makers announced the commencement of the shooting of the show.

The series boasts of a stellar ensemble cast including Maanvi, Karan, Pulkit Makol, Shruti Jolly, Supriya Shukla, Grusha Kapoor, Amit Singh Thakur, Bhavya Grover, and Kashish Saluja.

Maanvi said: “Super excited to be starting my next project with Dice Media. Have been a fan of their work in the past so naturally, I’m really looking forward to this. The show boasts a pretty stellar cast with a mix of senior actors and fresh faces.”

“The script is very funny with very subtle messaging. The director, Simarpreet’s take on the show is extremely fresh and I can’t wait to bring this series to you!” she added.

Karan said:...

Actress Supriya Shukla, who will be seen in the third season of ‘Bade Acche Lagte Hain’, said that she ensures her presence in the show makes a difference.

The show has brought back the fan-favourite jodi of Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar, who are reprising their iconic roles of Ram Kapoor and Priya.

One such actor to make her mark is Supriya Shukla, who essays the role of Ram Kapoor’s mother.

Supriya shared: “Whenever I take on a new project, I ensure that my presence in the show makes a difference and stands out from my previous work. My character, Shalini Kapoor, is a positive personality with the purest heart.”

“Her one wish is to see her son settled, where he is loved for who he is and not just for his wealth. I resonate with my character as she showcases a mother’s unconditional love. I hope Shalini...

Jhanak Shukla, who is known for starring in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ and the 2003 hit television show ‘Karishma Ka Karishma’, is all set to start a new chapter of her life as she got engaged to beau Swapnil Suryawanshi, a certified fitness trainer.

Jhanak’s mother and veteran actress Supriya Shukla shared a picture from the roka ceremony on her Instagram story. Jhanak, too, shared a reel from her roka ceremony on Monday.

Jhanak has a Masters’ degree in Archeology. She started her acting journey very young. It was in 2003, when she gained the spotlight with the show ‘Karishma Ka Karishma’ and her character ‘Gia Kapur’ in the Bollywood movie Kal Ho Na Ho’, alongside Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta, where she plays the adopted daughter of Jenny Kapur, played by Jaya Bachchan.

In 2006, she starred with Rajit Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma...

Ace filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar reveals how people are scared of him wherever he goes as if he makes a film on them. Madhur reveals: “People are very scared. I go to the hospital so doctors see me and say, Sir, you are not making a film on us na. This happens many times when I visit an institution and their people say you should make a film on this or that subject.”

“Such things happen quite often in different places. So I like making scripts on different states and thoughts. Plus what recognition and love I have achieved are all because of the audience and all of us are here because of them.”

Later on, he shares how a lady bouncer in a pub inspired him to make the movie ‘Babli Bouncer’ starring Tamannaah Bhatia, Saurabh Shukla, and Supriya Shukla.

He says: “Being in the film industry all of us...

Tamannaah Bhatia gets candid about her role in the upcoming film ‘Babli Bouncer’ and how she prepped for playing the character of a female bouncer.

During a conversation with the host on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, the actress reveals that her inspiration for this character came from her own family.

She said: “Most people don’t know that my bhabhi is Haryanvi. When I heard the narration of this film I thought to myself that I had a real-life inspiration around me because she has a happy-go-lucky personality. She steals my brother’s clothes and wears them as if she doesn’t have any of her own. She is someone whom I see as being a real-life person.

“I thought this character is going to be fun. We have to imagine and do a lot of research to get into the skin of a character in most films, but here,...

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia is set to star in the upcoming comic-drama ‘Babli Bouncer’, the motion poster was unveiled on Sunday. The comedy-drama draws its strength from an unusual storyline and the actress is thrilled to bring the film to the audience where she has played the most varied character of her career.

The comedy-drama follows the story of the titular young female bouncer as it portrays various layers of the profession usually taken up by men.

Expressing her excitement on the poster release, the actress commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled to give the audience such an unusual character play. The film’s shoot has been a hilarious experience and ‘Babli Bouncer’ is a character I have never played before.”

She added: “I was really excited to see the first look of the film. Now that Madhur Sir has announced that he is releasing it, I really can’t wait to...

Actress Supriya Shukla, who is seen in television shows ‘Kumkum Bhagya’, ‘Kundali Bhagya’ and ‘Molkki’, enjoys playing characters which are strong and challenging. She says: “Whenever and whatever I shoot for, I make sure my presence in the show makes some difference and I get my screen time. I enjoy acting for characters which are […]...

Actress Anita Hassanandani announced her pregnancy on Saturday. The actress and her husband, businessman Rohit Reddy, posted an Instagram video to make the announcement.

In the video, the couple relive their love story, with shots that include moments of their engagement and the exchange of wedding vows. Rohit is seen kissing Anita's baby bump at one point.

"Love you @rohitreddygoa #gettingreadyforreddy," Anita captioned the post.

Congratulatory wishes have been pouring in.

"Wow...wow... congratulations. This is awesome, " actor Karanvir Singh Bohra commented.

"This is such a beautiful news. Congratulations Anita and wishes for your soulmate. Enjoy this awesome journey of becoming momma," actress Supriya Shukla commented.

Anita and Rohit tied the knot in Goa on October 18, 2013. --ians/sim/vnc

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Doordarshan movie review is here. The comedy drama is helmed by Gagan Puri and stars Mahie Gill, Manu Rishi Chaddha and Dolly Ahluwalia. The movie is released today ? February 28, 2020. Does it tickles our funny bones?. Let?s find out in the movie review of Doordarshan.

Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

Inspired from the 2003 Wolfgang Becker?s German classic Good Bye Lenin! Gagan Puri?s Doordarshan is the latest example of the fixation to tell stories from saadi Dilli (Delhi)/?ya toh phir?the Hindi heartland. Here Khosla Ka Ghosla meets Bareily Ki Barfi with an agenda to tell that Good Bye Lenin! story ignoring the imaginative glory, political insight and the required nostalgia.

The Story of Doordarshan

Sunil (Manu Rishi Chadha) is heading a dysfunctional family. His wife Priya (Mahie Gill) wants divorce. Son Sunny (Shardul Rana) is infatuated by his neighbor?s daughter played by Mehak Manwani.

Actress Mahie Gill who features in an upcoming family comedy Doordarshan alongside Manu Rishi Chadha says that she is lucky to have seen the time of black and white television, Vcr and now the new age technology driven new era.

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Ask her what she misses about the 80s and 90s, the actress says, ?I miss how the families used to get together to watch a show or Chitrahaar on Sunday mornings. Shows like Dekh Bhai Dekh, Discovery of India or Fauji were much ahead of its time.

Now we have so much of content and no time but that time we used to wait for our favourite shows. Those were amazing times.?

Doordarshan is a story of a couple who have been bickering over their divorce but are compelled to revive their marriage and keep the peace as the grandmother of the family...

Burbank, CA — June 29, 2011 – The Walt Disney Studios is proud to announce the North American release of three films from India, Do Dooni Chaar, Once Upon A Warrior and Zokkomon. On July 26th, the movies will be released simultaneously on DVD, video-on-demand, and digital download and will be featured on iTunes. Fans of Indian cinema living in every part of the Us and Canada will now have more choices than ever before to see these films in the format they enjoy best.

These three films will be the first Indian films ever to be released in North America on DVD, video-on-demand, and on digital download platforms all on the same day. Not only can you buy your copy on DVD to keep from stores, they will also be available online on Amazon.com, Disney and other sites for order. If you can’t wait, you can watch Do Dooni Chaar, Once...