Badho Bahu awarded multiple titles at recent award shows

It’s a great time for Dipti Kalwani, producer of Badho Bahu. The show has been awarded multiple awards at the recently held ITA, and she couldn’t be prouder. “We got two ITA awards. One for best story (myself and Pankaj Mavchi) and other for best dialogues (Amitosh Nagpal). Before this, we have got a special award from Zee Rishtey as the best show on another channel.” says Dipti.

Dipti is also the writer of the show and feels that this is the reason behind the show doing so well. “Yes, being a writer and a producer on the same show ensures that the content is well executed. A lot of research goes into doing a sports-based show, one has to ensure that the sport is played with proper rules. Pankaj and I actually sit with our kushti trainer to understand the daanv-pench before we get into writing it. But we love the process as it's enriching and the show is very close to our heart,” she says.

The casting, of course, has also shown its magic on screen, says Dipti. “Rytasha and Prince share great chemistry. I could see a spark when I saw them together in my first audition. They are magic together, I have been really lucky to find them and at the same time. I pat my own back for casting them,” she says.

As for future plans, Dipti plans to bring more such content on screen. “I will produce more shows, I am waiting to tell more stories which come from my heart but am in no rush,” she says.

Bose Dead or Alive: Ekta Kapoor shares the uniqueness of Web Series based on freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose

Everyone somehow is aware of Ekta Kapoor's kind of work. Known as daily soap queen, Ekta left no bars to carry forward her success stares in Bollywood industry too. Well, after launching her web venture ALT Balaji, she kept on surprising people by the contents. And now this time her venture is hitting the web field with an upcoming impressive project "Bose: Dead or Alive", which stars none other than a talented man of Industry Rajkummar Rao, who will bring the character of Bose to life.

Well for the same, Ekta along with Rajkummar, actress Patralekha, who portrays the character of Nandini was witnessed in Delhi for the press conference held in The Hotel Taj, Diplomatic Enclave. Apart from them, Hansal Mehta who will be directing the Web series based on the life of freedom fighter and national figure Subhash Chandra Bose was also the leading part of the event.

While a one to one interaction with Media they shared their views and points about their upcoming web series. Ekta stated, “It was the concept which was running in my head since long and I wanted to make it. Rishu Nath is the writer who spends probably one year in research, I don’t care what will be the result I am just proud to carry forward such content.” She also added, “The kind of response I got while launching promo proves that our country is ready to see such a different content and I am hoping with this project we will give out India’s first web stuff which matches the International standard, we have that talent in our country.”

Whereas, Rajkummar said, “This web series is almost real, there is no extra stuff included in the content. I am really feeling proud to be a part of such a series, the character of freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose is very special for me.”

The web-series Bose: Dead or Alive has been directed by Pulkit, while National Award winning director Hansal Mehta has taken the role of creative director.

I receive a lot of hate messages for my character of Balwinder: Rishikesh Ingley

Actor Rishikesh Ingley, who plays the role of Balwinder in Shakti..Astitav Ki Ehsaas Ki, says that he has been getting a great response for his role. The actor's character has a negative shade and he adds that he is enjoying playing the role. "For a negative character, it is very important to create hatred for the character in the audience through your performance. I received a lot of hate messages on social media for my character in Shakti, so that means I have been doing well," he says. 

He shares a great rapport with his co-actor Vivian Dsena. "I have been friends with Vivian since last 8 years and I must say that stardom has not changed him at all. He is still fun to be with, humble and down to earth. He is a great co-actor," he says. 

As a newcomer, Rishikesh says that he has learnt a lot from his wife Supriya Kumari. Plus the show has taught him a lot. "I have been blessed with a fantastic unit and great co-actors. Indeed her experience and guidance really helped. As a newcomer, it’s difficult as you learn through your experience however it was relatively easy for me due to Supriya's guidance," he says. 

Talking about the challenges he faced, speaking in Hindi was one of them. "I had a problem with my Hindi diction and in order to improve my Hindi, I started reading Hindi books and newspaper, which I read even now. Also for an actor, it is very important to read books," he says. 

Ask him if he has any advice for other newcomers, and he says, "I am still a newcomer so I won’t be able to advise but you need to have patience to get right kind of work," he says.

Babita Phogat makes her acting debut on TV with 'Badho Bahu'

After wrestler Geeta Phogat, who made her small-screen debut with the last season of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi', it's her younger sister Babita Kumari Phogat's turn to enter the medium. The three-time Commonwealth Champion will make her acting debut with the daily soap 'Badho Bahu produced by Sunny Side Up (Dipti Kalwani) and Hum Tum Telefilms Teena Swayyam and Sushant Kumar) in which she will play herself. 

On the show, she will be pitted against the protagonist (Rytasha Rathore) in a wrestling match. Since the story is set in Haryana, Babita felt at home with the dialect and accent. She says, "I am excited about appearing on 'Badho Bahu'. I liked the concept of a father-in-law encouraging his bahu's talent — it's progressive. Personally, I wouldn't want to give up on wrestling; I strongly believe that a girl shouldn't feel any less than a man and should strive to create a mark for herself." 

Incidentally, the makers wanted to feature both Geeta and Babita on the show. However, the former wasn't available because of prior commitments. 

Dipti Kalwani said,"I am over the moon and I can't wait to see Babita Phogat and Badho Bahu in the same akhada. It's a dream come true when your inspiration stands in flesh and blood with your character. She inspired me to write the show and it's going to be my most proud moment on the show. I will cherish this moment for my entire life.  I thank Babita Phogat and & tv team for making my dream a reality."

Celebs play Cricket with Specially Abled India XI all set to embark for the Disabled World Cup

The Specially-Abled India XI, all set to embark on the World Cup, did not let a missing limb or two to come between them and their spirit as they gave Boxy Boyz Celebrity XI a run for their money at a friendly exhibition cricket match at Goregaon Sports Club. 

Aditya Pancholi did the toss while Shabbir Ahluwalia, Dilip Agarwal, Dillzan Wadia, Samir Kochhar, Varun Badola, Sharad Kelkar, Bhakhtyar Irani, Manav Gohil, Mudasir Ali, Anupam Bhattacharya, Indraneil Sengupta, Abhishek Kapur and many others played with the special team. The Indian disabled players, congregated from different parts of the country, to play the match, relished the experience of playing as well as meeting and talking to the celebrities. Armaan Kohli, Arvinder Singh, Sonali Raut – The Face of the tournament and Dillzan Wadia, who mentored the team, ensured were there to cheer and encourage the players at every step.

As Coach Deepak Kamboj put it, “Our players came together at the last minute from different parts of India. Each has made his mark in his state. This match has given the team the encouragement and strength to take on international teams at the World Cup.  We are thankful to Dillzan Wadia and Boxy Boyz XI to have made this experience possible. We now want to make India proud.”