Paras Kalnawat -- the debutant in Meri Durga

Model turned actor Paras Kalnawat is playing the male lead in Ravindra Gautam and Pradeep Kumar's  popular show Meri Durga on Star Plus. Paras is a Kashmiri Brahmin brought up in Nagpur and came to Mumbai couple of years back. Paras is a popular model from a reputed institute and won the most popular model award from the institute.Speaking on his fiction debut with Meri Durga Paras says,"I wanted do be an actor since my childhood and have always been active in the drama participation. When I came to Mumbai, I did an acting course from Barry John Acting Institute. My parents also played a huge role in my career as they always wanted me to come in front of the camera. And here I am playing the character of Sanjay Prince in Meri Durga." Paras also shares the role briefly,"Sanjay Prince is a son of a politician and he is all about himself who is proud and snob. I am enjoying my time on the set as everything is so new to me. Looking forward to a great time in Meri Durga." The show has a fantastic buzz post the leap. The show's unique storyline is keeping the audiences glued.

I want to continue to shock the audience: Shardul Pandit

Actor Shardul Pandit’s show Kuldeepak is nearing its end and he says that this is an emotional time for him. He, however, adds that as an actor, he has got used to this now. “Obviously, I am sad but it's a part and parcel of our industry. Many shows, big and small, come and go. As long as the story is gripping the audience, it’s been worth it,” says Shardul, who played the role of Devang in the show. 

Talking about his character, he says, “My character was a modern husband and father, who was very supportive of his wife, eventhough her beliefs contradict with his. He would also show a lot of respect towards his child. This was the first positive lead character that I played, and I got to learn a lot.” 

The atmosphere on the set was amazing, says Shardul, adding that he made many friends. “I became close to Sanyogita Bhave, Keerti Nagpure and Vansh Madhedhwari and Jagrut, in fact, I was close to everyone,” he says. 

Talking about future plans, Shardul says he is looking to experiment with his shows. “I want to do shows that give me a chance to play a different and a strong role. I have always broken stereotypes with my shows. When people saw me first, I was an alcoholic, so they felt I could just do negative characters. But I proved them wrong with Kuldeepak. I want to continue to shock people like this. I feel that talent and perseverance are the two qualities that an actor must posses and I am constantly working on these,” he says. 

However, if he is offered a reality show like Bigg Boss, the actor will refuse. “I don't think I can be that naked in front of the world and talk about my private life,” he says. He has anchored shows before and wants to host Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. “Anchoring Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is my dream. That's the reason, I got into fiction. Every time I met people from the channel, they told me that I should try for the show after I play a lead in another show. Fingers crossed, let’s see what happens now,” he says.

It gets lonely sometimes: Shakti on working in Indonesia

Actor Shakti Arora is currently shooting for a show in Indonesia. While he is enjoying his stint there, the actor says that he misses his family. “I am having fun in Indonesia. The environment is great and working here is fun. I have already completed three months here and it feels like I am here since ages. I have never stayed away from my family and have a habit of coming back home to my mom and dad after every shoot. Now that I am here, coming back to no one is a bit scary. Sometimes it gets lonely too, staying in such a big apartment all alone with no one to talk to. I keep video calling  mom and dad, just to feel like I am home,” he says. 

The actor is working with Tinna Dattaa, Shaheer Sheikh and Mahhi Vij and says that he shares a good rapport with all of them. “Tinna a is very kind girl. She is very sweet and down to earth. Mahhi is happy-go-lucky types. She is always playing pranks. She is also very sweet and Shaheer is also a very grounded person. I have been mingling with everyone,” he says. 

The fans of course are a big part of Shakti’s trip there.” Indonesian fans are very active and they never stop loving you, no matter what. Every time they meet me, they shower me with more love,” he says.

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Sonu Sood joins the cast of ‘Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi’

Sonu Sood who has been part of several period and historical dramas including Jodhaa Akbar and Shaheed-E-Azam, is set to feature in yet another historical drama.The talented actor, who had been recently roped in for J P Dutta’s war drama PALTAN, is set to pull off an equally interesting and striking character in a period large-scale epic film, titled Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi. 

A source says, “Sonu will essay the role of a warrior, Sadashiv in the historical drama, alongside Kangana Ranaut. The versatile actor has already begun his prep for the film directed by Krish.”Excited about the film, Sonu says, “It is challenging to play a real life character because you know that it existed in the history and you have certain parameters to follow and stay within. I’m sure when you’re working with a brilliant director like Krish, a huge ensemble and a brilliant technical team, there is no way to go wrong. So we are all on our toes to give our best.”