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10 TV Celebs you didn’t know were on MTV Splitsvilla ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

MTV Splitsvilla is one of Indian television’s longest-running reality shows. While whether it truly helps contestants find love remains debatable, there’s no denying that it offers them fame and recognition.

Over the years, there have been several contestants who have not only been loved by the audience but have also been eyed by television producers, leading them to become accomplished actors in the industry. Here are 10 TV celebrities who began their journey on MTV Splitsvilla.

1. Aly Goni

Aly Goni became a household name with Star Plus’ Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and only grew his fan base...

Television actress Sayli Salunkhe, who plays the role of Vandana in the show ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’, shared that it is difficult for her to cut off from a character that she plays 15 hrs a day. Talking about cutting off from her character once she is out of the set, Sayli said: “It’s difficult to cut off. If you are playing that character for 15 hours then it’s difficult to cut off. Even if I take my character home then I don’t have any problem as Vandana is a very sweet and innocent girl and I think that Sayali has been able to control her anger because of Vandana.”

She shared that Vandana’s character has had a positive impact in her life and she has always tried to learn from her character. “I feel good to learn from her and live with her.”

The actress further said...

Actor Waseem Mushtaq, who was last seen in TV show ‘Spy Bahu’, has joined the cast of upcoming show ‘Aangan Apno Ka’. Waseem said: “It is my comeback to screens after more then a year. I have finally taken up a show and the primary reason for doing the show is the strong content in the storyline and amazing characterisation by the makers of the show.”

“While reading the opening episodes I remembered my first show ’12/24 Karol Bagh’ which too had a plot based in Delhi and the characters were very relevant,” he added.

He is popularly known for featuring in shows like ‘Bhagyavidhaata’, ‘Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya’, ‘Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum’ among others, and will be seen playing a gray shaded role.

He said: “I will essay Varun, a guy of today’s generation who has gray shades. I feel when the audience will watch me on the screen,...

Actor Waseem Mushtaq, who was last seen in TV show ‘Spy Bahu’, has joined the cast of upcoming show ‘Aangan Apno Ka’. Waseem said: “It is my comeback to screens after more then a year. I have finally taken up a show and the primary reason for doing the show is the strong content in the storyline and amazing characterisation by the makers of the show.”

“While reading the opening episodes I remembered my first show ’12/24 Karol Bagh’ which too had a plot based in Delhi and the characters were very relevant,” he added.

He is popularly known for featuring in shows like ‘Bhagyavidhaata’, ‘Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya’, ‘Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum’ among others, and will be seen playing a gray shaded role.

He said: “I will essay Varun, a guy of today’s generation who has gray shades. I feel when the audience will watch me on the screen,...

Mumbai, Sep 19 (Ians) Actress Sayli Salunkhe, who is currently seen as Vandana in the show ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’, is excited for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, and shared what importance it holds for her.

The country is celebrating ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ from today onwards. ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ is heard across the country, and people are dancing their hearts to the tunes of dhol and drums to welcome Lord Ganesha.

Talking about the same, Sayli said: “Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival; we wait with impatient eyes. Being a Maharashtrian, the festival is even closer to my heart and is celebrated with zeal and vigour.”

The actres added: “I will celebrate the festival with my family by visiting pandals and seeking blessings from Bappa.”

In the current track of the show ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’, Kunal (Mohit Malik) has taken Vandana’s house, the family is blaming Vandana for it and tell her...

Mumbai, Sep 19 (Ians) Actress Sayli Salunkhe, who is currently seen as Vandana in the show ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’, is excited for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, and shared what importance it holds for her.

The country is celebrating ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ from today onwards. ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ is heard across the country, and people are dancing their hearts to the tunes of dhol and drums to welcome Lord Ganesha.

Talking about the same, Sayli said: “Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival; we wait with impatient eyes. Being a Maharashtrian, the festival is even closer to my heart and is celebrated with zeal and vigour.”

The actres added: “I will celebrate the festival with my family by visiting pandals and seeking blessings from Bappa.”

In the current track of the show ‘Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si’, Kunal (Mohit Malik) has taken Vandana’s house, the family is blaming Vandana for it and tell her...

New Delhi, Aug 2 (Ians) Family drama ‘Udaariyaan’ is all set to take a 20-year-leap, and actors Alisha Parveen, Anuraj Chahal, and Aditi Bhagat will be joining the show.

Filled with romance, drama, excitement, and intrigue, ‘Udaariyaan’ has a magical allure that has left its audience hooked. Alisha will be portraying the role of Alia Randhawa, Anuraj will take on the character of Armaan Gill, and Aditi will captivate the audiences as Aasmaa Dhillon.

Alia is the beloved daughter of Nehmat (played by Twinkle Arora) and Ekam (played by Hitesh Bharadwaj), a rebellious soul who considers Nehmat her greatest adversary. She believes that Nehmat drove her mother away and selfishly took her father, mistaking Harleen for her real mother.

Armaan is a 25-years old high-spirited guy, who holds a special place in Alia’s heart, and believes that there’s nothing a jugaad can’t fix. On the other hand, Harleen’s biological daughter,...

Known for TV shows such as ‘Gud Se Meetha Ishq’, ‘Spy Bahu’, ‘Shakti -Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki’, popular actor Ayub Khan is set to enter the show ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’ and essaying the role of Vikram Oberoi, the strict and authoritarian father of Veer and Armaan, played by Karan Kundrra and Gashmeer Mahajani.

Ayub said: “I am overwhelmed with the love and appreciation I have received for my role as Vikram Oberoi in ‘Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal’. I’m happy to be part of a show that has an ambitious scale and wants to strengthen the fantasy space.”

With his entry, there will be a new twist in the story as Veer and Armaan will be meeting their father after years.

The 54-year-old actor further briefed about his character in the show and said: “The character that I play, Vikram Oberoi is a headstrong father, who has his set of secrets.

‘Divya Drishti’ actress Sana Sayyad talks about her entry in the show ‘Kundali Bhagya’ which has taken a leap of 20 years. She will be seen playing the role of Palki Khurana, who is a doctor and is a loving, caring, and strong person.

Sana was also part of the reality show ‘Splitsvilla 8’ and also acted in TV shows such as ‘Crime Patrol’, ‘Lockdown Ki Love Story’ and was last seen on ‘Spy Bahu’.

She said: “Kundali Bhagya is one of the most popular shows and being a part of it is a huge honour in itself. I’m thrilled to be back on TV, especially with such a big show. My character Palki, is a very relatable character, she is a girl next door. She is a doctor, who is very loving and caring, and believes in always being there for others.”

As the show has taken a generation leap,...

‘Hamari Bahu Silk’ actor Manas Shah who earlier during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 claimed about going through a rough phase financially and had to sell off his car and exit the rented house, now reveals about enjoying the best phase in life with the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

He says: “I heard people saying life is unpredictable but now I have experienced it. My parents always encouraged me that keeping trust on God never lets you fail though he keeps taking test in between but he always keeps supporting his devotees. Whatever I have lost during the pandemic I have got double and better of it by his blessings. Bappa is coming and I’m so excited to welcome him.”

The actor continues to share his experience after he faced the crisis.

“No doubt I was surviving a difficult phase of my life with so much of challenge. My family...

Actor Manas Shah, who earlier featured in TV shows like ‘Spy Bahu’ and ‘Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey’, talks about his upcoming Gujarati movie ‘Hey Kem Choo London’ that came to him while he was shooting for the daily soap ‘Spy Bahu’.

He says: “It’s a life-changing opportunity for me. I never thought that I would be referred to as a heartthrob in the industry, but I’m glad with the love and appreciation of the people I’m receiving.

“Interestingly I wasn’t in the mood to sign this movie, but the makers encouraged me and I am glad that I said ‘yes’ to it. I remember shooting for ‘Spy Bahu’ when I was approached for the film.”

Manas, who has earlier featured in a Gujrati film ‘Commitment’, says he is playing a romantic and hilarious character in the film.

He adds: “In the movie I am portraying Jai,...

Casting Director Taranvir Singh, who has been associated with popular TV shows like ‘Nima Denzongpa’, ‘Spy Bahu’ and others calls actors’ remarks baseless about losing work for not trending on social media.

He says: “I heard actors claiming that casting requires a trending profile on social media which is baseless and not true at all when it comes to TV. In some music videos people prefer more following. Every medium has its own demand. TV and films don’t need someone to be hit on Instagram.”

“To be honest a lot of money and time is spent in making a show. So, one needs to be a decent actor first. No producer can risk their product just for the sake of an influencer who cannot act. Yes if someone is fitting in the look, and who can act as well then it’s a different ball game.”

Singh adds how...

‘Spy Bahu’ actor Parineeta Borthakur took to her Instagram to share a video of her dancing with a skeleton for a sequence in the show and recalled how terrified she was at night after the shoot.

She said: “When I got to know that the script required me to shoot with a fake skeleton, I was really excited. Initially I had scenes with the skeleton, but then I had a dance sequence with it for my track in the show. I was really in a funny mood and in fact on the day of shoot, we had a lot of fun.

“The team was around watching me perform with the skeleton and they also played the stairs sequence song from the film ‘Joker’ to lift my mood. The environment around me was so joyful.”

However, what happened to her at night was horrifying.

She said: “When I came back home after the shoot,...

Actor Waseem Mushtaq, seen playing the character of Lalit Kashyap in TV show ‘Sasural Simar Ka 2’, has quit the show to star in another show ‘Spy Bahu’. He says: “I’m excited about joining ‘Spy Bahu’. I will play a negative role and it’s very interesting and challenging. As an actor I will get my […]...