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Posted: 14 years ago

#1011

Bidaai ki vidaai - actors teary eyed

Sapna Babul ka Bidaai, a novel concept that launched three years ago has reached its end. And unlike other shows that are axed owing to low TRPs, Bidaai is bidding adieu with its head held high.

The show that's still fetching the channel a TRP of four is ending on the 13th of November. One will miss the cuteness of Alekh, refined Ragini, Vasundhara Rajvansh – mother-in-law who has had a change of heart towards her daughters-in-law and the gathering of the TV audience with their dinners served hot in platters to watch the show together. But with this end we hope a better beginning and hope the new show that steps into Bidaai shoes becomes as successful as its predecessor. As the show reaches its last leg, we speak to Alekh and Ragini (Angad Hasija and Parul Chauhan) about their journey and getting the bumper debut on television so far.

Angad has had an eventful journey but only few know that he was once rejected before getting finalised to play Alekh. He reminisces, "Alekh is a cute and subdued guy and I looked like a stud with long hair when I met Rajan sir for the first time. I was rejected because I didn't fit the bill. Later, I chopped my tresses off and went back to him. He was taken by surprise with my new look and asked me to audition for Alekh's character. While I was auditioning, he left even before it ended. I feared I would get rejected for the second time thinking that Rajan ji didn't like me. Later I came to know from the unit that he was happy to find his Alekh in me. I was on cloud nine."

Angad is all praises for his fans who have supported him throughout. "I never even in the wildest imagination thought that I would become so successful with my debut show. For a newcomer there could be no better launch than this. It was a like a dream which ceases to end. Now that the show is ending I still think of it as a dream. Last three years have been the golden period of my life. I never for once regretted the demanding hours of a daily soap like other actors. Bidaai has always given me love, success and fame."

Echoing the sentiments, Parul Chauhan aka Ragini says, "The journey has been a fabulous experience and as a newcomer this has been the dream launch for me. I am disheartened as its ending. The show is still fetching the channel a TRP of four plus still it's going to end. I can't digest the strategy. I don't understand the logic behind pulling off a successful show like Bidaai. There was a time when Bidaai was all over and now it's set to close down."

Angad too is upset and sad as the show is nearing its end. He quips, "I definitely feel bad that the show ending. This is a show very close to us and the viewers alike. They supported us for everything."

Both Angad and Parul remember the entire journey of the show as the most memorable journey so far of their life. Says Angad, "Every moment spent on and off the show is going to be cherished. We have had so much fun while shooting for the show. I don't think I have ever been so happy in my life like I have been for the past three years. Kinshuk and I are like brothers for different mothers. He left the show before it ends but I miss him a lot. We shared the same make-up room and I still have our picture together from the first day of the shoot. Whenever I look at it, tears roll down my cheeks."

Like Angad and Kinshuk (Ranvir Rajvansh), the leading ladies of the show, Parul and Sara Khan (Sadhna) too were inseparable. "I miss Sara a lot and wish she was a part of the conclusion too."

"I had a lump in my throat when Rajan ji messaged me about Bidaai coming to an end. I messaged him back with tears rolling down that I didn't even realise the duration we have covered. I just remember the day we launched when Rajan sir told me that he feels proud of finding his Ragini in Parul and today he is telling me that the show is ending. I just couldn't hold my tears back."

Angad wants producer Rajan to call the shots during the last day of the show like he did in the beginning, for he knows his baby the nest. He reasons out, "Rajan sir should be given the authority to shoot the climax of the show like he did for the launch. He should be given all the rights to decide on the ending."

Parul simply snubbed the question and said, "I don't want to think about it at all. I don't wish it to end."

Like they say all good things come to an end, we hope Bidaai actors will soon be back with a bang.

http://starplus.startv.in/news/876/bidaai-ki-vidaai--actors-teary-eyed.aspx

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ANJANA

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Posted: 14 years ago

#1012

Mumbai: Star Plus bids a colourful farewell to one of its most successful prime time telly drama- Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai with the two hour long finale Maha-episode this Saturday, November 13th at 7 pm. Adorning the Star Plus bouquet since Oct 2007, the show has sent the TRP charts soaring and has remained one of the most watched Hindi shows on Indian television and continues its slot leadership in its recent week with a 4.7 TVR (TAM Ratings, Week 44 of 2010).

This story of two sisters, Sadhna and Ragini, captured the imaginations of the Indian viewers who grew with these sisters, celebrated in their happiness and grieved in their sorrows. The characters played Sara Khan (Sadhna), Parul Chauhan (Ragini), Angad Hasija (Alekh), Ranveer (Kinshuk Mahajan), Alok Nath (Mamaji), Vibha Chibbar (Kaushalyaji), Apoorva Agnihotri (Anmol), Ashita Dhawan (Malti), Amardeep Jha (Sumitra), Naveen Saini(Vineet) became members of every Indian household.

The show had some memorable moments like the romantic union of Ranveer and Ragini at Taj Mahotsav, the sisters clash at Natraj Mahatosav and the unforgettable Ragini-Ranveer wedding that fetched an average of 8.9 TVR, the highest that any Hindi GEC shows fetched in previous 100 weeks prior to week 2 of 2010. The most tragic turning point of the story, Sadhana's death, came as a shock to the fans, making it almost impossible for them to get used to the idea of Sadhna not there in their lives. Despite that, the show never failed to attract its viewers to tune in at 9 pm, day after day, week after week making it the staple diet of every television buff in the country.

As the show inches towards its climax this November 13, watch if the soul mates reunite on the show. Watch if misunderstandings stand a chance when faced with true love. What's in store for Ragini, Anmol, Alekh and Sakshi? Find out all this on the final episode of the show. Also Star Plus' most loved characters – Suhana & Ishaan (Sausral Genda Phool), Priya & Aditya (Maryaada) and many more will put together a special performance on this finale episode.

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Abi

@niveditha

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Posted: 14 years ago

#1013

Rajvansh family gets emotional

STAR Plus and Directors' Kut are all set to bid farewell to their most successful telly drama, Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai with a two hour extravaganza that will be aired this Saturday from 7-9 pm.

The show launched the careers of Parul Chauhan, Kinshuk Mahajan, Angad Hasija, Sara Khan, Ashita Dhawan, Naveen Saini and gave a big comeback platform to veteran actors like Seema Kapoor, Avinash Wadhawan, Alok Nath and Vibha Chibber. The show also happens to be the flagship show for Rajan Shahi's Directors Kut.

For the cast and crew, it will be an emotional farewell to a show that had launched them. "It's a mixed feeling. In the three years of working with the show, we have had some highs and lows. That is natural when you're shooting round the clock. However, shooting today was a nostalgic feeling. I find it hard to explain in words," says Vasundhara Rajvansh.

She adds that there were many moments on the show that were memorable. "I consider that my character had so many shades to it, which showcased my acting ability. I enjoyed shooting my scenes with Alekh, especially the one where he tried killing me at knifepoint and the emotions portrayed in the mother-son relationship between us," she adds.

Angad Hasija, who plays Alekh on the show said, "I would like to thank Rajan Sir who gave me this opportunity to play the role of Alekh. Yesterday we all were crying at Rajan Sir's house. We recalled some of the great times all of us had together."

He added that the scenes with Seemaji and Alokji were memorable. "I got to learn so much from them. I even liked how Alekh and Sadhana slowly over time realise that they are in love with each other."

The show was launched on 8th October, 2007 and had a TVR of 4.6. In December 2007, the show went up another notch when the ratings touched 5.4 TVR. This began from the episode where Ragini broke her marriage (her in-laws rejected her at the mandap because she was dark complexioned in comparison to her sister).

In March 2008 Bidaai reached a new high when Sadhana and Alekh's wedding took place in the show. The show touched TVR of 6.0. Then seven months later in October 2008, the show only climbed higher with the Taj Mahotsav event. Hema Malini participated in the Taj mahotsav with the sisters. The episode rated 8.8 TVR which was the highest rating for a show on Hindi GEC in more than 500 days at that time. Then in January 2009, Bidaai soared higher with Ragini and Ranveer's wedding that had a TVR of 9.6.

The show has been a slot leader for the longest time. This has been the first show to beat Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to the No.1 position in its early days. The channel took a risk of killing the characters of Sadhana and Ranveer who were the life and blood of the show, but Bidaai still maintained the ratings. This only proved that people watched the show for the love of the story and not just the characters.

Sakshi aka Sulgana Panigrahi, who was an important part of the show said that it was a wonderful experience shooting and being part of the show. "We all had such a wonderful rapport and I'm glad to share space with actors like Seema Kapoor," she said, adding that one of her favourite scenes in the show was when Tarun attended her engagement ceremony. "It was beautifully shot," she reminisces.

Similarly, Kinshuk Mahajan, who plays Ranveer on the show said that the scenes with Alekh were memorable, as was his first meeting with Ragini. "I will miss all these guys as we had become family."

The cast and crew also had a big thanks for Sara Khan, who wasn't present due to her participation in Bigg Boss. "We all missed Sara, but know that she was there in spirit with us," they said.

The two hour special episode, as reported earlier, will see the twin weddings of Alekh-Sakshi (Sulagna Panigrahi) and Ragini-Anmol (Apoorva Agnihotri). Another captivating aspect of the Maha episode will be that the three leads of Directors' Kut, Parul Chauhan, Hina Khan (Ye Rishta Ky Kehlata Hai) and Neha Sargam (Chand Chupa Badal Mein) will be seen together on the dance floor. There is also a buzz that Kinshuk Mahajan, who played the role of Ranveer, will be seen in the climax scene.

Don't forget to watch the whole Rajvansh family for the last time this Saturday at 7 pm only on STAR Plus.

Dhanashri Kulkarni/Hill Road Media

Friday, November 12, 2010

http://starplus.startv.in/news/936/rajvansh-family-gets-emotional.aspx

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ANJANA

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Posted: 14 years ago

#1014

A still from Bidaai

It's never happened before in the history of Indian television that a serial doing well and garnering high television rating points (TRPs) is going off air.

But Star Plus is set to bring in a new wave, as it draws the curtains on Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai and ushers in a new show Gulaal, to start on November 15th. Bidaai has had a great run past three years, being the number one show on the TRP charts a very long time, and the decision to wrap it up was a tough one, admits CEO of Star India, Uday Shankar.

But there's a positive thought behind it. "We want to leave fond memories in our viewers' minds. They watched this show because they were emotionally connected with it, not out of sheer habit and that's remarkable."

Shakar adds, "We at Star believe that a show doing well should not be the reason for it continuing. If we feel we don't have an interesting dimension to carry on then we should have a dignified exit. People should be wondering why, rather than why not," says Shankar, who promises a grand bidaai for this show with a two-hour special maha-episode tonight from 7 to 9 pm.

"It's truly an iconic show and deserves a dignified farewell," he adds. Producer-director Rajan Shahi is upbeat too. "Bidaai has not only given a strong foundation, recognition and a fresh lease to everyone associated with it, be it the producer, actors, technicians and channel, it has truly become a landmark, a trademark and a benchmark in every sense. The channel and I unanimously agreed that whenever the show ends, it should on a high and it does so being among the top five shows today. Our entire team is happy and proud to end as winners."

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ANJANA

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Posted: 14 years ago

#1015

http://www.hindustantimes.com/I-m-on-ground-zero-now/Article1-625221.aspx

I'm feeling like a newcomer right now, ready to take on a challenge," says producer Rajan Shahi, whose first-ever daily soap, Sapnaa Babul Ka Bidaai, goes off air this weekend, following a two-hour long Maha-episode. "I'm a bit tired, running around and figuring out all the star

performances for the last episode of Bidaai. I really want each one to go off well."

Holiday first
Shahi will go on a family holiday before kicking off two of his big projects, rumoured to be for two leading channels. "When Bidaai went on air, I had promised to take my daughter for a holiday the day it ends. She is on school vacation. So we can take off immediately," he says. "As for the new shows, I can just tell you that I'm ready to prove my worth as a writer and director once again, apart from being a producer. The shows will be innovative family content that I can watch with my little daughter in the same room."

The director-turned-producer harbours mixed feelings right now to see the curtains close on his flagship show. "It had become a lifeline. I'm feeling like a father parting with his daughter at her bidaai ceremony, the daughter I'll not get to see again," says an emotional Shahi, who launched three more shows following the success of his debut production. "At the same time, there's gratitude because the show is exiting when it was still doing well, after running for over three years with fantastic ratings. It has made my production house what it is today."

After spending 17 years in the industry, he admits that repeating Bidaai's triumph will be impossible. "My next works may not go beyond Bidaai. But I'll try to live up to the standards set by it," he adds. Gulaal, produced by his one-time boss Sunjoy Wadhwa, will replace Shahi's show in the slot and he's not complaining: "I've directed two shows for Sunjoy. And his show replacing mine is like an extension of me. I couldn't have been happier."

Bidaai timeline

October 2007: Bidaai launches with 4.6TVR, replacing Meri Awaaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni.
December 2007: Rose to 5.4 TVR starting with the episode of Ragini's marriage breaking up.
March 2008: Reached 6 TVRs with Sadhana and Alekh's (Sara Khan-Angad Hasija) wedding.
October 2008: Touched 8.8 TVRs with the Taj Mahotsav event featuring Hema Malini's dance performance.
October 2008 ' January 2009: Ratings continue in the 6 to 8 TVR range.
January 2009: Soared to 9.6 TVRs with Ragini-Ranveer's (Parul Chauhan-Kinshuk Mahajan) wedding.
June-July 2010: Seven-year leap. Ratings began to dip, the range was 2 to 5.
October-November 2010: Show stays between 2 and 3 and wraps up.

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ANJANA

@ANJANA

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Posted: 14 years ago

#1016

Fly To Bangkok-Pattaya Or Drive A Ducati : Options For Apurva This Diwali !

- Planet Bollywood Special Correspondant Let us know what you think about this story

Actor Apurva Agnihotri made a great debut via Subhash Ghai's 'Pardes' but unfortuntately he got over shadowed as the leading man of the film was a certain Shah Rukh Khan!

Quite undeterred Apurva went on and worked in films like 'Pyaar Koi Khel Nahi' and 'Lakeer (with Sunny), 'Krodh' (with Suneil Shetty), 'Kasoor' (with Aftab) and 'Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke' (with Fardeen), to name few.

However, it was with Sony's 'Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin' that Apurva became a household name.

So what is latest with Apurva?

Well, with 'Diwali' round the corner, here is what the actor says," Either a Ducati or atrip to Bangkok-Pattaya. As of now a Bangkok looks more certain than the superbike."

Whatever! We wish Apurva the best of times with the option he chooses!

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ANJANA

@ANJANA

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Posted: 14 years ago

#1017

My Dog

I love chilling out with my doggie, Hollywood who is a cocker-spanial. When I come home, he sits on my lap, cuddles up and licks my face. No matter how tired I may be, somehow I always have the energy to play with my doggie. My husband and doggie cheer me up.

Not that health freak

I'm not a health freak. In fact, I am everything opposite of that, unlike my husband Apoorva. I don't go to the gym or run in the open or play any sports either. Neither do I practice yoga nor meditate. I guess I'm genetically gifted so as to not put on extra weight.

Love reading

I read every night before sleeping. Books totally have me hooked on to them. I read anything and everything from fiction to romantic novels to thrillers. Even if anyone recommends a particular book, I will make it a point to read it.

Movie Buff

I'm a total movie buff and I watch almost any reasonably good movie whenever I can. This helps me to unwind regularly. I also watch the television regularly, mostly English entertainment channels. I do enjoy playing on my gaming console. My house used to be a gaming adda where Apoorva and I would call our friends over and play games till late night.

Relaxing methods

I'm not much of a beauty salon person but I like having scented candles around while I'm having a relaxing bath. I also love getting a back massage as I suffer from frequent backaches. I love eating out especially junk food while hanging out with friends and have a great time.

Edited by ANJANA - 14 years ago

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krithika

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Posted: 13 years ago

#1018

Kinshuk-Parul to introduce Sushant-Ankita on Jhalak..

Saturday, November 27, 2010 | 4:47:43 PM IST (+05:30 GMT) 35 Comments

The inaugural episode of Jhalak will have popular names of small screen introducing the present season contestants..

Sony TV's Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, we hear will have a huge inaugural episode with contestants from the past seasons of the show introducing the present season's contestants.

An insider from the industry informs TellyBuzz, "Each and every contestant of the show will be introduced by popular faces on screen, and this element will make for an interesting watch".

We also hear that the celebrities introducing the contestants will sizzle on the dance stage and decisions on this is being taken at the moment.

The first few names we hear are Parul Chauhan (of fame Bidaai) and Kinshuk Mahajan aka Viren of Star Plus' Chand Chupa Badal Mein. Being one of the favorite couples on screen, they are tipped to introduce Ankita Lokhande (of fame Pavitra Rishta ) and Sushant Rajput aka Manav of Pavitra Rishta respectively. Parul Chauhan and Kinshuk have rehearsed on the lovely track Pee loon.. from the movie Once upon a time in Mumbai.

The shoot for the introductory part of the show is going to held on 1st December.

We contacted Parul Chauhan who confirmed the Buzz, "Yes, being an ex-Jhalak contestant I have been chosen to introduce one of the participants of Jhalak this season, but I can't divulge the name. It would be unfair on my part."

Kinshuk Mahajan too confirmed the news of doing an introductory part for Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.

Keep watching the same for more on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa!

Reporter and Author: Tejashree Bhopatkar

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krithika

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Posted: 13 years ago

#1019

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Kitty Party for Bidaai cast

STAR Plus' Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai which bid adieu to the viewers on the 13th of this month had a kitty party organized by the actors to keep them associated with the show. The entire cast of Bidaai came up with this idea to have a Kitty party every month. Recently their first kitty party was organized which was attended by Kinshuk Mahajan, Ashita Dhawan, Apoorva Agnihotri, Rajan Shahi, Seema Kapoor and few more.

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Posted: 13 years ago

#1020

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Apurva Agnihotri will be the new entrant opposite Ragini played by Parul Chauhan. As Anmol, Apurva will play an extremely positive role instrumental in bringing back a smile in the Rajvansh family, which is grappling with a tragedy. He, however, is not willing to talk more about his character. "I am hoping to make a place for myself in this hugely popular show," is all that he is willing to say.

Apurva was last seen with his wife Shilpa Saklani in a reality show Pati Patni Aur Woh. Says Apurva, "These reality shows have really spoilt us.They go on for a short period and bring good money," smiles the actor who has consciously stayed away from soaps of late. "Most of the serials offered to me were village-based and I don't see myself playing a zamindar. I think I will be a misfit," he grins. Also, he was busy helping his wife Shilpa who is keen on setting up a production house. "She is creative and good behind the camera," he says proudly.

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