&TV's Badii Devrani

&TV's Badii Devrani to go off air; Adhuri Kahani Hamari to replace

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&TV’s Badii Devrani (Shashi-Sumeet Productions) is the next one to bite the dust on the channel!!
Well, the news coming in is that the recently revamped show will shut shop on 13 November. The team will shoot its finale shot on 5 or 6 November, is what we hear.

For the uninitiated, the show which had Mudit Nayyar and Megha Chakraborthy as leads, went in for a huge twist with the death of the male lead Vibhor. This brought in the seasoned actor Aamir Dalvi as the new lead of the show.

However, within days of the revamp, the channel has decided to pull the plug off it.

As per reliable sources, Badii Devrani will be replaced by 4 Lions Films’ re-incarnation saga, Adhuri Kahani Hamari from 16 November.

When contacted, Megha confirmed the news saying, “Yes, the show is ending on 13 November. We got to 
know of it officially yesterday (30 October).”

We tried buzzing the channel spokesperson, but did not get through to them.

Watch this space for more updates...    

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Star Plus' Sumit Sambhal Lega

Seema Pandey in Star Plus' Sumit Sambhal Lega

Talented actress Seema pandey known for her portrayal in serials like Sapne Suhane Ladakpan ke, Dil Dosti Dua and numerous films is all set to be back in a fun avatar.

The actor has been roped in for a fun character in DJs A Creative Unit’s Sumit Sambhal Lega on Star Plus.
Seema will play the character of Pavitra, Rajneesh’s mother in law. Talented face Muni Jha will play her husband.

Shared a source, “With Rajneesh’s wedding being planned, the two actors will make an entry in the show. 
The two would also hold importance in the next season of the series.”

Seema confirmed her entry but did not speak much about her character.

We could not reach Muni for his comment.

Stay hooked to Tellychakkar.com for more exclusive news and updates from the world of TV and Bollywood.

Colors Khatron Ke Khiladi 2015

Would've loved Ajay as host of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi': Tanishaa Mukerji

Actress Tanishaa Mukerji, who is set to explore her adventurous side once again after "Bigg Boss 7" with "Khatron Ke Khiladi", says she would have loved to have her brother-in-law as a host of the action-adventure reality show. Nevertheless, she finds the show's host Arjun Kapoor "really cute".

The new season of "Khatron Ke Khiladi" has actor Arjun Kapoor as the host. In the past, Akshay Kumar, 
Priyanka Chopra and "Singham" director Rohit Shetty have hosted editions of the popular show, in which celebrities face their fears at an international destination.

In an interview to IANS, Tanishaa said: "I would have loved him (Ajay Devgn) to host it, but the Colors team would not get him in my season (laughs). You can't push Ajay to do anything... he is the Singham! 

Maybe, next year or so we will see him hosting... you never know."

Tanishaa is still happy to have Arjun as the show's host.

"I think he is really cute. I like the way he talks, and he is well connected with the youth. I think he will do excellent work," she said.

The show will go on air on Colors early next year, and the team will be shooting for it in Argentina.

The actress, the younger sister of Kajol, says she has jumped into the show without giving it a second thought.

"More than being excited, I'm really nervous. Honestly, sometimes I jump (into things) without thinking, and I feel I have jumped into 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' without thinking," Tanishaa said.

"I'm very adventurous... I went on 'Bigg Boss', and that shows my spirit. How much more adventurous one can be," she quipped.

This year, 14 contestants, including actors Sidharth Shukla, Vivan Bhatena, Sana Saeed, Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij, model Parvathy Omanakuttan, Indian hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki, telly actors Aishwarya Sakhuja, Tina Dutta and Himanshoo Malhotra, and dancers Faisal Khan, Mukti Mohan and Raghav Juyal will feature in the show with Tanishaa.

(Source: IANS)

'Khatron Ke Khiladi' packs more power for new season 

“Khatron Ke Khiladi” will make a comeback on the small screen with more action and a bundle of new surprises! With a new host Arjun Kapoor and a new place - Argentina - celebrities including Jay Bhanushali, Sidharth Shukla and "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded" winner Faisal Khan will be adding power to the upcoming season of the stunt-based reality show.

With an underlying theme ‘Kabhi Peeda, Kabhi Keeda’, 14 celebrity contestants will overcome their fears when faced with extreme situations, confronted with danger and challenges in the show, an adaptation of the American television show "Fear Factor".

Apart from Jay, Sidharth and Faisal, other contestants taking a plunge into the danger zone of the show are Jay's wife Mahhi Vij, former Miss India Parvathy Omanakuttan, actors Tanishaa Mukerji, Sana Saeed, Himmanshoo Malhotra, Aishwarya Sakhuja, Tina Dutta, Vivan Bhatena, Indian hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki and dancing stalwarts Mukti Mohan and Raghav Juyal.

To be shot in the picturesque location of Buenos Aires, Argentina in early November, the show will find a way to the television on Colors channel early next year.

Arjun is making his debut to the small screen space with the show, which has been hosted by Akshay Kumar, Rohit Shetty and Priyanka Chopra in the past.

But the “Gunday” actor is not bothered by comparisons.

Arjun told IANS: "I think the audience won't tend to compare...With Akshay and me, the age group is different...I don't think there will be a major comparison that way. He's (Akshay) somebody who has achieved a lot in his life. Rohit is also another fantastic personality, and I have my unique personality."

(Source: IANS)

On Air With AIB

Why you should tune in to On Air With AIB on hotstar

AIB! If you haven’t heard of All India Bakchod or AIB, you’re not from this century. Yes, they are the same guys whose infamous roast aka Knockout was severely criticised by a few uber-sensitive groups, while wildly enjoyed by the rest of the country.

Firmly putting that incident behind, the four-member gang is back with their latest project, a news comedy on hotstar, along with Star Plus and Star World- On Air With AIB. We tell you why you should tune into it tonight…read on:

Quality content:

Even though their brand of humour is not everybody’s cup of tea, there’s no doubt about the quality of their content. The members, comprising of Tanmay Bhatt, Gurusimran Khamba, Rohan Joshi and Ashish Shakya, are known for their funny one-liners and engaging content. One this is for sure, you’re not going to not smile after watching this show!

Infotainment:

According to the promos, the gang is mixing news with entertainment for a full-on fun show. Your post-dinner cravings are sorted as the gang will infotain at 10 PM! Sounds cool, eh?

Hatke show:

Amid all the saas-bahu dramas and reality shows, AIB’s latest offering is a hatke concept that will revolutionise our TV viewing sessions.

Their chemistry:

More than anything, the gang loves to pull one another’s legs. From skin to Bollywood connections to obesity, they are always pouncing on one another. It shows us their bonding and also makes us believe in genuine friendships-turned-successful ventures.

We leave you with this promo. Enjoy!

Sony TV Power Couple

Why Arbaaz-Malaika make the PERFECT host for Sony TV's Power Couple

It’s been decades since Arbaaz and Malaika have come together for anything. So we were naturally glad when the two decided to host Sony TV’s upcoming reality show Power Couple.
With ten real life couples wading through love, deceit, trials and tribulations to emerge as the most powerful couple of small screen, nobody better than these two help and guide the lot. Isn’t it? Yes! We tell you why the two make the PERFECT host. Take a look:

The ultimate power couple:

When your show is about choosing the most enigmatic couple of the small screen, it’s but obvious to bring in the ultimate power couple of Bollywood, Arbaaz and Malaika, right? Even though they come from different backgrounds, the two have always worked hard to make their marriage an epic success. Despite many a rumours of their fallout, the sexy duo has stuck by each other for a long time now. They are an inspiration to all the participants. What more do we want!

Sizzling chemistry:

Looking at their first promo, it’s clear that they share an enviable chemistry that’s quite rare for real life couples to showcase on the screen. But the cool as a cucumber Arbaaz and hot as volcano Malaika break this myth with their oh-so-sizzling chemistry. Phew!

They can dole out genuine advice:

Considering how the two have braved a lot of storm that come with a marriage, it would be interesting to see what genuine advice the two can dole out to the participants. Whatever they chose to tell the couples would come in handy during their long stay under the same roof. Don’t you think so too, readers?

Entertainment ka tadka:

Both Malaika and Arbaaz are solid entertainers who complement each other to the T. If Mrs Khan brings oomph, her better half aces the swag factor. With Malaika’s small screen experience, she can totally groom the goofy Arbaaz into a splendid host too. Don’t be surprised if Munni and her Dabangg director hubby break into a song-dance routine every once in a while.

Don’t you think Arbaaz-Malaika will truly rock Power Couple? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

Sania Mirza & Shoaib Malik approached for Power Couple?

Cricketer Shoaib Malik & Sania Mirza seems to have been approached for Sony TV's upcoming show...

Sony TV's upcoming show 'Power Couple' would soon be on air and the promos of the show look quite promising! The channel has already roped in several popular couples like Pratyusha Banerjee & Rahul Raj Singh, Ashmit Patel and Mahek Chachal, Aamir Ali Malik & Sanjeeda Shaikh and many more are yet to join lead. As we know that the show would be hosted by the well known couple from bollywood, Malaika Arora Khan and Arbaaz Khan.

Now we hear that the popular Tennis player Sania Mirza and Cricketer Shoaib Malik might be a part of the show.

One of our source, close to the show shares with us that the channel has approached Sania and Shoaib to be a part of the show. However, the couple has not responded to the proposal as of now.

Well, it would be really interesting to watch them on a reality show. 'Power Couple' would showcase ten such couples who would be judged on their ability to deal with mental, practical and emotional factors that are maintained under tensed conditions.

We tried reaching Sania but our efforts proved futile.

Keep watching for more updates...

Zee TV's Kaala Teeka

Zee TV’s primetime offering Kaala Teeka questioned age-old superstitions and endeavoured to create awareness against them amongst the masses. The show struck a chord with television audiences and was ardently followed by its loyal viewers in the course of its glorious run. The show is now set to bid adieu to its ardent viewers on 14th April. Having kept them glued to the tube for 1 year and 6 months, the show ends at the peak of its popularity.

Kaala Teeka has progressed with the gripping narratives of the lives of three generations of the Thakur family. The show started with a stellar cast of veteran actors like Mita Vashisht, Bhupinder Singh, Daljeet Kaur and two child artistes Adaa Narang as Gauri and Sargam Khurana as Kaali. The show captured the journey of a girl child Kaali who was treated as a human Kaala Teeka for another child Gauri and was expected to shadow her everywhere for the well-being of the latter.

This regressive, superstitious belief of using one child’s presence merely to ward off evil influences from another posed several obstacles in the former’s path of growth and overall development. How Kaali overcomes these setbacks and rises above her role of a human Kaala Teeka and comes into her own formed the crux of its first chapter.

After its second leap, the show saw Kali and Gauri grow up to be young ladies played by Simran Pareenja and Fenil Umrigar and it captured the dynamics between them and their love interest Yug played by Rohan Gandotra.

Following yet another generation leap, the show saw an all-new story and a new star cast with Parag Tyagi, Sukirti Khandpal, Karan Sharma stepping in and only Simran Pareenja continuing as the show’s constant leading lady.

Speaking on the show’s closure, Simran Pareenja who is currently seen playing the role of Pavitra said, “I am genuinely happy that Kaala Teeka happened to me. This show has given me recognition and I have enjoyed being a part of it. I have made some very good friends like Daljeet (Kaur) and Fenil (Umrigar). I have seen many leaps in the show and emotionally I am very attached to it and will surely miss shooting for it.” She also added, “From playing a 20 year old girl to a mother, I have got a chance to explore my abilities as an actor. I’ve learnt to speak Bhojpuri and even performed a lot of difficult stunts on my own. I will remember this phase, this show forever. I am glad the makers aren’t dragging the storyline as it loses the charm of its plot so it’s better to end the show on a high.”

Karan Sharma who plays the role of Krishna, shared, “Though the journey was short but enjoyed playing the role of Krishna. I bonded very well with the entire cast especially Parag Tyagi. I am sad that show is coming to an end. Hope to be back soon on small screen.”

So how will Kaala Teeka come to an end?

As per our sources, Naina will accept Pavitra as her sister. She would agree to Pavitra and Krishna’s relationship and will decide to leave the village and go back to city.

On her way, she would meet with an accident. Later, they will be asked to do rituals for her late mother Kaali, to stay away from negative energy.
At last, Naina will agree to stay along with Pavitra and Krishna.
The newest project Sethji will take the place of Kaala Teeka from 17 April.

 

 

 

'Kaala Teeka': A TV show against superstitions

In an attempt to take a dig at the superstitions that people often follow in their day-to-day lives, Zee TV is coming up with a new show "Kaala Teeka", which is touted to break the shackles of age-old superstitions and spread awareness against them amongst the masses.

Set against the backdrop of Mithila, Bihar, "Kaala Teeka", which will start on November 2, will feature the story of two young girls whose lives are entwined by an act of superstition.

The show captures the journey of a girl-child Kaali (Sargam Khurana) who is treated as a human 'Kaala Teeka' for another child Gauri (Adaa Narang) and is expected to shadow her everywhere for the well-being of the latter.

"Kaala Teeka" captures one of the worst form of superstitions - personification. It showcases Kaali’s journey of hope as she overcomes these challenges and enables Gauri to find her true self. She also reaches out to her own aspirations and ambitions in life and becomes an inspiration to others.

“As a responsible broadcaster, our programming content has always attempted to mould public mindset and create awareness about pertinent social issues. With 'Kaala Teeka', the objective is to sensitise audiences to question age-old beliefs and define their own limits to blindly following superstitions in their lives to bring about a progressive shift in their mindset,” Zee TV business head Pradeep Hejmadi said in a statement.

The show also stars Mita Vasisht, Daljeet Kaur Bhanot and Bhupinder Singh.

Star World Criminal Minds Season 10

Criminal Minds Season 10 premieres on Star World

The tenth season of Criminal Minds is all set to premiere on Star World this Thursday, Oct 29.

The premiere episode will see Blake returning to Boston to teach full-time and Prentiss declining the request to return due to which, Hotch is interviewing for the vacancy on the team. Who he hires is a known entity to the team, namely Kate Callahan. Her first case working for the BAU takes them to Bakersfield, California, where three human torsos have been found in deserted locales within the past month - one male and two females. The team soon discovers that the unsub has sold some of the limbs on the black market. Those sales and the identities of the victims may provide some clues as to the unsub's identity and location.

Speaking about her journey over the past 10 years, A.J Cook who plays the character Jennifer J.J. Jareau said, “Yeah, just looking back at how much JJ's grown and changed.  I mean, I've literally grown up on screen for the whole world to see. You know, that first episode I'm in, like, a pink blazer.  I look like FBI Barbie, and it's ridiculous.”

Adding further ‘Dr. Spencer Reid’ a.k.a Matthew Gray Gubler said, “We're part of a really lucky group of actors that get to play a single character for, like, a decade. And I think one of the special things about our show, and the reason it has an appeal, is it's important, I think, for TV characters to grow. And a lot of times, you know, in the old days, in the TV that I grew up with in the 1980s, the characters were always kind of stuck in time and didn't allow for a lot of growth, maybe.”

Criminal Minds Season 10 premieres on Star World, Thursday 29th Oct, Mon - Fri  11pm.

&TV’s Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai

Vibhuti and Tiwari to fast on karwa chauth in Bhabhiji

With our readers gearing up for Karva Chauth celebrations, TV shows are also in the mood to observe this festival.

Loyal viewers of &TV’s popular sitcom Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai (Edit II) will witness the glory of love and fun, between the couples in the coming sequence.

Our source informs us that both the ladies Anita (Saumya Tandon) and Angoori (Shilpa Shinde) will observe Karwa Chauth for their respective partners. But, the fun part will be that the men, Vibhuti (Aashif Sheikh) and Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) will also fast for their loving wives.

However, later during the day, Saxena and Ladoo will eat in front of Vibhuti and Tiwari which will irritate both the gentlemen.

Will Vibhuti and Tiwari manage to keep the day long fast? What do you think readers?

We tried calling Rohitashv but he remained busy shooting.

& TV’s Adhuri Kahani Hamari

Nitin Sahrawat and Kavita Ghai in & TV’s Adhuri Kahani Hamari

& TV’s Adhuri Kahani Hamari, the never-seen-before love story with the twist of re-incarnation, produced 
by 4 Lions Films has been the talk of the industry right now, with its first promo being flashed recently.

We are already aware of Laksh Lalwani and Mahima Makwana playing the leads. Senior actors Gajendra Chauhan and Pragati Mehra, have joined the cast to play vital roles.

Now, we hear of Nitin Sahrawat and Kavita Ghai being roped in.

For Nitin, this will be his second show with 4 Lions Films. He plays the role of the super star Naseer, Additi 
Malik’s husband in Qubool Hai. Kavita Ghai was last seen in the role of Piyali Khanna in Dosti… Yaariyaan… Manmarziyaan.

As per credible sources, “Nitin will play the younger brother of the Raja Sahab, Gajendra Chauhan. Being the young prince of the royal kingdom, the man will have a lot of attitude. He will have a mysterious element in his outlook and behaviour. Kavita will play Nitin’s wife, and will have a negative shade to portray.”
We tried contacting Nitin and Kavita, but they did not revert to our calls and messages. 

We tried getting a confirmation from the channel spokesperson, but did not get any revert.

Zee TV’s Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani

Gear up for a shocking twist in Zee TV’s Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani (Sphereorigins).
As per reports in media, the above drama is set to go off air on 4 July. But before it bids adieu, the makers have planned an intriguing track which will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Recently, Raja (Sarrtaj Gill) took revenge from Vikram (Fahad Ali) by killing him, as he had molested his sister Sakshi (Nidhi Uttam).
Vikram’s mother Vasundara (Parineeta Borthakur) will now turn a deadly vamp and plot a vicious plan to end Raja’s life.
What’s her plan?
As per our sources, Vasundara will set Raja on fire leaving Rani (Eisha Singh) and other members in a shock.
What will Rani do now?
We buzzed Eisha and Sarrtaj but they both remained unavailable to comment.
Stay tuned to this space for more updates!

Zee TV’s Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani (ETRETR) lead actress Eisha Singh considers herself lucky for being a part of the show.

Eisha, who rose to fame with Ishq Ka Rang Safed, got opportunity to play not one, two but three different types of roles in the soap.

After playing Rani and Naina, the actress is currently seen portraying the role of bold Rani, which is
totally different from her previous avatars.

In a chat with Tellychakkar.com, Eisha shared, “I feel fortunate to be a part of ETRETR. I am glad that I got the opportunity to play such different characters in it. All my three avatars have been varied and I enjoyed playing them all.”

When asked, how she manages to play different characters every time with same conviction, she replied, “Well, it comes naturally to me but my current role of Rani is very much similar to me in real life. I forget about my previous roles and start with a new beginning. I feel like I am part of a new show. The best part of playing different avatars, is that you get to dress up differently.”

All the best, Eisha!

Zee TV’s Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani (Sphereorigins) stepped into the reincarnation mode recently.
Now, Tellychakkar.com had exclusively reported about the show taking a fresh start with season 3.
As per the plot, Rani (Eisha Singh) has re-born as a fearless and bindaas person who likes clubbing and loves her independent mom, while Raja is now known as Raj (Sarrtaj Gill), who has been hired as Rani's bodyguard.

In the show, Rani hates boys and is quite pissed with her mom for getting a bodyguard for her safety. She will now plot a plan to teach Raj a lesson and send him off from her life.

In the coming episodes, she would ask the vegetarian Raj to eat non vegetarian food. Rani would think that if she will harasses him, he will leave the job and go away. But surprisingly, Raj will eat non-veg food, leaving Rani in a shock.

What will be Rani’s next move? We buzzed Eisha and she confirmed the above development with us.
Stay tuned to this space for more updates!