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The small screen has often redefined Indian fashion, from heavy sarees to makeup, bindis, and pallus. Characters like Komolika Basu with her modern-styled sarees, Gopi bahu’s ideal “bahu look”, and the professionally forward attire of Mallika Seth from ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’ have left a lasting impression.

Television stars are vocal about the small screen’s role as a trendsetter, showcasing affordable fashion.

Rakshanda Khan told Ians: “Ok, if you ask me, I think rather than being style revivers, TV actors are actually trendsetters! Look at a show like ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’.”

“The general public had no idea of what Satya Paul is till the show made it so popular that it fawned copies! Everything from sarees to bindis, jewellery, so much of it stems from what we see on TV,” added the actress, who has also worked in shows such as ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ and ‘Naagin 3’, among many others.

Actress Mouli Ganguly, who will be soon seen in the upcoming show ‘Janani AI ki Kahani’ said she was blown away, when she heard the one-liner of the story, calling it fresh, unique, not a saas-bahu drama. The show is a fresh take on how women handle pressures at home and in the world, the journey of a single mom, and a refreshing storyline.

Mouli, who is known for her work in ‘Kaahin Kissii Roz’, ‘Kutumb’, plays the role of Ira Sharma on the show.

“I have been offered many roles before, but nothing like this. Mrinal Jha is one of the best writers in television. I have worked with her and know her potential, so I was really thrilled and hope this new breath of fresh air works for television,” she said.

Mouli said: “Even before hearing the story, I had said no, expecting it to be another run-of-the-mill...

Popular dancer and actress Sudha Chandran spoke about playing a grandmother in the non-fiction show ‘Entertainment Ki Raat – Housefull’, hosted by Haarsh Limbachiyaa, and Punit J. Pathak.

Sudha is known for ‘Kaahin Kissii Roz’, ‘Naagin’ series, ‘Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa’, ‘Shaadi Karke Phas Gaye Yaar’, ‘Malamaal Weekly’, ‘Raag’, ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, ‘Kasturi’, ‘Yeh Hain Mohabbatein’, among others.

Excited about joining the show, she said: “As an actor, I have always sought out unique and challenging roles, and my character in ‘Entertainment Ki Raat – Housefull’ is no exception. Playing the role of an extravagant nani who loves chaos and pits her grandsons against each other has been an exciting journey for me.”

Popular actors like Sumbul Touqeer Khan, Fahmaan Khan, Arjun Bijlani, Shiv Thakare, Archana Gautam, and many more will be appearing as celebrity guests and participating in entertaining activities.

“This show is a breath of fresh air with...

New Delhi, Sep 1: TV actor Hiten Tejwani, who is generally seen as the good son or husband in family drama shows, says he would love to essay a negative character on screen.

"I guess I was lucky to get family dramas. I have always been shown as the good boy on TV, but given a chance I would love to play a grey character," Hiten told Ians.

He made his TV debut with "Ghar Ek Mandir" (2000) and later appeared in daily soaps like "Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii", "Kaahin Kissii Roz" and "Kutumb". He is best remembered for playing Karan Virani on the popular TV show "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi".

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Mumbai, March 12: TV actor Yash Tonk, who features in an episode of "Ek Thhi Naayka", a promotional episode for thriller film "Ek Thi Daayan", says he is not scared of ghosts.

Yash features in one of the "Ek Thhi Naayka" stories, which has his "Kaahin Kissii Roz" co-star Mouli Ganguly as the 'naayka'.

"I am not scared of ghosts. I have never experienced any such thing in my life and may be if I experience any such thing then may be I would be able to say if I am scared of them. It looks good only in stories," Yash said here on the sets of "Ek Thhi Naayka".

The episode will also see an appearance by Konkona Sen Sharma,.

In a unique mother of all promotional tie-ups for its keenly awaited supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan (co-produced by Vishal Bhardwaj), Balaji Motion Pictures is creating a mega-series titled ‘Ek Thi Naayika’, which will feature the television industry’s top most actresses, coming together for the first time, in a thrilling and spooky series based on the ‘daayan’ characters in the forthcoming film.

The series will commence from March 9 and air every Saturday and Sunday at 11pm on Life Ok channel.

The high profile 16-episode series will also feature characters from ‘Ek Thi Daayan’, including an appearance by Emraan Hashmi.

All of Ekta Kapoor’s favourite leading ladies from her top-rated television series will be seen in this new and innovative television property, promising to offer television fans countrywide a huge never-seen-before treat. The big names include Smriti Malhotra Irani, Sakshi Tanwar, Aamna Sharief, Mauli Ganguly, Shweta Tiwari, Kritika Kaamra,...

September 4, 2010: Television actor Yash Tonk who made his mark on small screen as Kunal Sikand in the popular primetime soap ‘Kaahin Kissii Roz’ roped him incredible success and fame, and won him many praises and award. Lately he was also seen in many films in supporting role.

Yash will be finally seen in a film titled ‘Exchange Offer ’as a protagonist which is directed by Manish Khandelwal.

Talking further about the film a thrilled up Yash says, “I play the lead character in the film. It’s a confused kind of a comedy film where I’m playing a role of a driver.