Kartikey made Shani a household name, I am taking it new heights now: Rohit Khurana

Actor Rohit Khurana, who is part of Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Karamphaldata Shani, says that he is enjoying being part of the show. The actor, whose role was played by child actor Kartikey Malaviye prior to the time leap, admired the way the  latter essayed the role as well. “Working with him, has always been wonderful. He did a fabulous job by portraying younger Shani. I admire him more for making Shani successful and now I am putting my effort to make it a cult show. We both are giving our best to our role,” he says. Ask him if it was challenging to carry on the the portrayal of Shani, and he says, “I would say Kartikey did a fabulous job, I don't think it was a challenge. But yes, I had to do justice to the role. Kartikey put his sweat into making Shani a household name, now I am taking it to new heights.” The two share a great bond as well. “There is the huge age difference between Kartikey and me. We normally discuss and compliment each other about our role and how we are playing our part,” he says. The actor says that this has a lot to do with the team as well. “We never had any issues, our team is one big family and we stand by each other. The best part of working in a daily soap is the whole star cast works in a harmonious way and we support each other,” he says. In fact, his character has taught him a lot. “I learned to stay persistent and determined, that's what Shani also does in people lives as well. Shani inspires people to do karma and then depending on that, they reap the results,” he says. The show, too, means a lot to Rohit. “I have done various role - comic, serious, boy next door, negative and with Karamphaldata Shani, I have forayed into mythological character space. So it added a new feather to my cap and I am delighted that it came my way,” he says.

Ishita Ganguly enters Prithvi Vallabh

Ishita Ganguly cemented her position in the Hindi television industry with her successful portrayal of Kashibai in Peshwa Bajirao. And much to the delight of her fans, Ishita will be seen in the much anticipated Sony Entertainment Television show, Prithvi Vallabh. Ishita was the first choice for the role and has already signed the dotted lines to become a part of the Magnum Opus.

Ishita will be seen playing a significant role in the show. She has already started shooting for her part and has done a lot of research to do complete justice to her character. Since Ishita believes in authentic portrayal of all the characters she plays, the talented actor has also undergone a lot of training. Since it’s a historical show, she has put in a lot of effort  to perfect her diction. A lot of attention has also been paid to give her a certain look.

When contacted, Ishita confirms the news saying, “It’s a geat feeling to be associated with the Magnup Opus historical show Prithvi Vallabh. I am playing an important character in the show and will be living the era. I am sure people will not only love each and every character but will be engrossed with the concept of the show.”

More workout, me-time; Mahakaali cast welcomes 2018 with creative resolutions

The New Year beckons us and we are all set to welcome it with strong New Year resolutions. The cast of Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Mahakaali – Anth hi Aarambh hai share their plans as well as resolutions with us.

Pooja Sharma - I am lucky to get a 3-day break this New year. I am going to Delhi to spend New Year with my family. That is the best start to my year. My resolution in the New Year is to simply increase my joy in every moment of my life.

Hitanshu Jinsi – My New Year resolution is to be picky about stuff. There are a lot of options and sometimes you have to stand up and just say no. Also, I wish to take more time off, go see the world, travel and have some great experiences, so that I can be inspired to get back to work.  I would love to spend the first day of 2018, shooting on the sets. I am a workaholic. I just love my work. I want to start the year by hearing ‘roll action’.

Abhishek Awasthi - This year I’m going to be celebrating the New year with all my closest friends. It’s going to be a house party that will go on all night long. All my best friends will be celebrating together. This is the best way to celebrate as there’s no point going out and celebrating with so many restrictions and limits. And as a New Year resolution, I’m going to keep myself, fitter, as everyone knows wedding bells are going to ring for me very soon. I am very excited for that.  A new life, a new journey is going to start soon.

Vishal Nayak - I'm going to be celebrating this New Year by visiting a temple and gurdwara. And I hope to shoot on the 1st day of the New Year as it is auspicious. My New Year resolution is going to be focusing on my fitness and bagging interesting projects.

Jai Harsh Vardhan Dhull - My New Year plan is that I will be celebrating it with friends in Mumbai. My New Year resolution is that I will make myself a better person and will focus on the mistakes which I have made earlier, in terms of acting. An actor learns at every stage of life. And somewhere my time will be invested in me improving myself. I want to become a better person physically and mentally.

Arjun Singh - For me, New Year is all about new chances, same dreams but a fresh start. My New Year resolution is that this year I'll be stronger, braver, kinder and unstoppable. This year I'll be fierce. There is nothing special about my New Year plans. I have got leave from my shoot, my friends and I have planned a small Goa trip. After the trip, I am going to meet my maa in Haryana and will start this year with her blessings. I just want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year with these lines, in which I believe the most. They go like, "Be happy with what you have while working for what you want" It's time to chase our dreams with more enthusiasm.

Pratham Kunwar - I always like to celebrate New Year at home, hosting a house party, calling friends over and being with family. But this year for a change, I will be celebrating the New Year in Goa with my close friends. My New Year resolution is nothing in particular. But yes, I would like to be more regular at the gym and follow a proper healthy diet.

Sourabh Raaj Jain - We will be celebrating New Year at home with our new arrivals. My resolution is to be a kid again so that I enjoy with my babies as much as I can.

Falaq Naaz – My New Year celebration plan is nothing as such. As we all know everything is highly crowded on New Year's Eve. And as for my New Year resolutions, actually, I haven't thought about it yet. Maybe I will decide this on 31st night.

Nikita Sharma - I will be at an event in Nagpur. This time I am celebrating New Years in Nagpur but my family is in Mumbai. So on 1st Jan, I will be with my parents and sister. As for my New Year resolution, I will take my life as it comes. So there will be no resolution, but I am very excited about the new twist and turns in my life. I wish you all a very happy and happening New Year.

New Year musings

The New Year is round the corner and the cast of Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Karamphaldata Shani talk about their New Year plans, wishes and resolutions. Rohit Khurana - Since the past few months, I have been busy shooting. I will be celebrating this New Year with my family and near ones. I believe to keep a resolution, you don't have to wait for the new year. It can start any moment. However, my resolution is to start changing someone life by my deeds, acts and support. This can be either through self-support or an NGO or through a personal relationship. Because it is important to share and care for those who need it the most.

 Salil Ankola - I am in Kuala Lumpur with my wife and kids and we will be at the KLCC where the party starts at 7 pm and goes on until 3 am. My resolutions are to buy a penthouse until end of 2018.

 Kunal Bakshi - I don't go for many parties and all. On 31st Dec, the traffic situation goes for a toss. So instead of going somewhere out, we do a small house party sort of thing. This way you are not tired the next day that is 1st Jan. You can start your day early. I love working but I think we have an off on 1st, so here I am wishing everyone a Happy New Year with lots of love and best wishes. My resolution is that I want to become a better human being than what I am and start taking care of my health.

 Vijhay Badlaani - I celebrate New Year at home with my family and close ones. I don't like to party. My New Year resolution is to be more kind, hardworking, dedicated and thankful to God. I also want to achieve my goals with God’s blessings.

New Year Promises

The New Year is around the corner and with this comes the time to make New Year resolutions. Our TV actors tell us what they resolve to achieve in the coming year.

Yuvraaj Malhotra - My New Year resolution is to live for myself. Your life is precious and you must make the most of it.

Ankush Bali - My New Year resolution is to start the year with a determination of continuous hard work and end each day of the year with the satisfaction of same.

Sshrey Pareek - First and foremost, my priority will be fitness this year. I'll keep myself fit and work hard towards it. Other than that, top priorities are films and I will be working towards it. It's all interconnected actually. Fitness, looks, performance will enhance me to build myself and male my dream come true and that is to become a star. 2018 is dedicated to it.

Sachin Parikh - It’s been a mixed year for me and I have not taken my family for a vacation the entire year. I have totally missed travelling and holidaying with my family.  I want to work hard and travel hard, this coming year.  I am a travel freak and so is my wife.  I generally travel a lot for my work but do not get time to explore places around. Also, my family can’t travel with me for shoots.  I wish this coming year, I am able to take my family for small and big vacations and rejuvenate myself to do better and better work for the future. I also promise to eat right and keep myself fit.

Jasmin Bhasin - My New Year resolution is to a stay positive and concentrates on my inner growth because I have realized that these are the most important things that I really need to work on.

Saurabh Pandey - My New Year resolution is just one thing, like every year. Be kind, be good, pray for everyone and be happy. If we can just do this, we will never feel empty and low. We will always be full of joy and unlimited happiness as true happiness is in the peace of others.

Romit Raj - My New Year resolution is to work on my health and fitness. 2018 will be the year of transformation. This year I will change my lifestyle. I feel this is the best gift that I can give myself.

Gavie Chahal - I want to excel in my work. I promise me to keep my fans and family happy with my work in the year 2018.

Sneha Wagh - I don’t have any resolutions this year because I forget them by the time I enter the second month of the new year.

Dolly Sohi - Improve mental well-being, think positive, laugh more often and enjoy life; these are my New Year resolutions. I feel with all these thoughts, my life will get enriched.

Ssharad Malhotraa: I don’t have any resolutions this year because as the year progresses the resolutions tend to fade away. I would rather like to go with the flow and live life to its fullest. Definitely, health shall get a lot of importance in 2018.

Karan Wahi: I don’t make resolutions anymore. I just hope that I can work as hard as I have and enjoy everything I do.  That's what my resolution was a few years back and it continues to be the same.

Shraddha Musale: I don’t really need New Year to get myself resolute in something. Although, it is a very nice concept - a clean start. On the obverse, I am quite sure people make resolutions about good things, improving things. The idea is the strongest at the time of its inception, so it's better we start practising it right then, rather than wait until the new year.

Mohammad Nazim: My new year resolution is to give my best to my new show Gama and also bring a smile to every person I meet.Sanjay Gagnani: My new year resolution is to go on more adventurous trips, be around good energy, connect with people, learn new things and grow.

Suhani Dhanki : My new year resolution is to create a balance between personal and professional life. I have recently got married and am in a happy space.

Tinaa Dattaa : My New Year resolution is to focus on my career. The response for Karamphaldata Shani is good and I want to achieve my fitness goals in 2018.

Shraddha Musale: I don’t really need New Year to get myself resolute in something. Although, it is a very nice concept - a clean start. On the obverse, I am quite sure people make resolutions about good things, improving things. The idea is the strongest at the time of its inception, so it's better we start practicing it right then, rather than wait until the new year.

Gurpreet Singh  I will celebrate New year with friends.every year we make resolution to have good body and doing diet and exercise but after a week we come back to the same routine. I am not going to coerce my self very hard. It's genuinely arduous to execute resolution that's why I customarily don't  make it. I am going to make myself better in the new year in reverence of skills and appearance and keep myself happy whole year

Rohit Bhardwaj: My New year resolution is to make a comeback to acting and focus on my fitness goals.  I am expecting 2018 t o be bright and prosperous for everyone.

Laksh: My new year resolution is to go on giving my best to my show Porus. The show has been made with heart and I want it to win every heart.