2015: TV shows to look forward this year

Meet TV’s Saheb, Biwi Aur... Boss!

What happens when one lie spins into a web of lies? You end up facing a series of troubles. SAB TV’s new office comedy, Saheb, Biwi Aur Boss, which starts today, showcases such a confusion.
The story revolves around three characters — a husband (Vipul Roy), wife (Mugdha Chaphekar) and her boss (Resham Tipnis). It’s about a happy couple who faces an unusual situation. The wife gets a job in a well-established company without realizing that they only hire unmarried individuals. In desperation, she lies about her marital status. While on the one hand, the boss wants to hook her up with her nephew, on the other hand, the husband dons a senior officer’s avatar and works in the same office to protect his wife. There’s another twist — the boss starts developing a soft corner for the senior officer!
Anooj Kapoor, Senior EVP & Business Head, SAB TV, says, “The show’s concept is refreshing. It hinges on situational comedy that always resonates with audiences. We have worked with producer Sanjay Kohli on F.I.R. that was a big hit. We hope to have another fruitful association.”
Saheb, Biwi Aur Boss starts today and will air every Monday to Friday at 10 pm on SAB TV.

Shilpa Shirodkar's next show about 'mother-son relationship'

Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who was last seen on TV in soap opera 'Ek Mutthi Aasmaan', is returning to the small screen with a new show titled “Saajan”. She says her role in the show, about a “mother-son relationship”, motivated her to say yes to the makers. 'Saajan', which will be aired on Star Plus starting mid-December, is about an over possessive mother Janki (Shilpa), who believes that her son Raunak (Abhay Vakil) belongs only to her and she deserves all the attention and affection from him. This possessiveness becomes so strong that she cannot stand anyone who comes between her son and her. “The character of Janki Tiwari really motivated me to take up the show. 'Saajan' will show the aspects of a mother-son relationship which will connect with masses at large,” Shilpa said in a statement. “In my previous show, I was playing a maid and in this show, I will be hiring maids and servants. My character is very affluent in her lifestyle, while the character that I played previously was of a strong woman. “This character is quite stubborn and she is an obsessive and a possessive mother. My look isn’t over-the-top thought, instead, it is very subtle,” Shilpa added. The show will also star Chhavvi Pandey and Sehban Azim.

A reincarnation love story starts tonight on TV: True love stories never have endings and even death can’t break the bond… this is true in the case of Manasvini (Mahima Makhwana) and Madhav (Laksh Lalwani) from &TV’s new reincarnation love story Adhuri Kahaani Humari. Betrayed by their friend, an ichchadhari Nagin — Maya (Suhani Dhanki), Manasvini and Madhav are reborn to fulfill their promise. Adhuri Kahaani Humari starts today and will air every Monday-Friday at 7.30 pm on &TV.

Fenil Umrigar to play Mumbai-based journalist in new show: Actress Fenil Umrigar will be playing one of the leads in the upcoming show Girls On Top. The show will revolve around three friends dealing with their workplace issues and love lives. Fenil will play a journalist in the show. “I will be playing a journalist who comes to Mumbai from Kolkata, and is staying with two girls. The show will portray how we deal with the various ups and downs in our careers and survive in a city like Mumbai. Of course, there will be a romantic angle that will be explored,” she told us. While Fenil has already shot for the promo, the search for other leads is on.

Anup set to be part of a comedy show: Anup Soni will be seen hosting and acting in a satirical comedy show titled 'Ji Sirji'. Anup told us, “It’s after a gap of a few years that I am doing something comic. I have been part of Comedy Circus where I was the first runner-up when Kapil (Sharma) was declared the winner. In this show, I will be part of small gags. The show is a comic take on bosses and their situations in different fields like the army, a corporate office, etc. I will be acting, as well as hosting in the show.”

A treat for children this festive season with super kid Shiva: It’s time for drum roll and fireworks this Diwali as the red carpet is rolled out for India’s very own super kid — Shiva. This high-octane action-comedy series for children, titled Shiva on Nickelodeon, is the story of a brave Indian boy with extraordinary talent, intellect and ability. It premieres today and airs every Monday to Friday at 6.30 pm. A true hero, he ensures that he keeps his city and its people safe with the help of his gang of friends and cool gadgets like a fully-loaded superbike, bee cam watch and magnetic shoes etc. developed by him. The title track is a fun number written by renowned poet and lyricist Gulzar and composed by Sajid-Wajid. Wajid brings the song alive with his resonating voice.

Arav to play an ichhadhaari naag in a new show:

Move over TV actresses, it’s an actor’s turn to play an ichhadhaari naag now. Arav Chowdharry, who has played Bhishma Pitamah in Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s 'Mahabharat', will now be seen as a snake-man in Yash Patnaik’s 'Nagarjun'. “My character possesses special powers and has lived over 200 years on earth in disguise. Besides, there is always an element of mystery around a snake-man. The show is set in today’s world,” says the actor who was last seen as the parallel lead in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?...Ek Baar Phir. The character is like a desi Terminator. He says, “Like him, I protect the boy (the male lead) on the show and teach him how to fight. Though the character is 200 years old, my look is contemporary. Apart from the first episode where I am in a disguise, I will be seen in regular jackets and denims. I gained muscle for this role as it requires me to do a lot of action scenes.”

After content from Pakistan and Turkey, TV channel launches its original fiction series: Television channel Zindagi was launched with a promise to bring the best content to our small screens from across continents. After winning the hearts of Indian audiences with stories from Pakistan and Turkey, the channel also introduced its first original show Shukriya, which captured the essence of the channel’s brand philosophy ‘Jodey Dilon Ko’. In its second year of programming, the channel embarks on a new journey. It will soon launch storylines produced in India that break the shackles of age-old stereotypical content. Its original fiction programming line-up includes two shows Bhaage Re Mann and Aadhe Adhoore that salute those who celebrate life and are unapologetic of the choices they make. Bhaage Re Mann is about a 39-year-old single new age woman, who has never been tied down by societal norms. Aadhe Adhoore, on the other hand, is a story of a girl’s journey to be the perfect wife, bahu and bhabhi and her ability to strike a balance between her emotions and the circumstances she finds herself trapped in. These stories are the modern Indian female’s take on issues of life with an underlying mantra ‘Follow your heart’.Says Priyanka Datta, Cluster Head, Zindagi & FTA Hindi GEC, “Since our launch, we have always pushed the envelope on content. The distinctive and strong narrative associated with the channel has taken a step ahead with the new shows produced in India. The two shows capture the quintessential modern Indian woman who lives life on her own terms. We are optimistic that these shows will provide refreshing entertainment for television audiences.”

Srishty Rode: I also talk to my car, but the difference is that I don’t get a response: Srishty Rode couldn’t have asked for a better role to explore comedy for the first time with Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Let’s Go! She says, “The show revolves around my husband and his car, which talks. The car also helps him in making things better between us. It’s a rather challenging genre as it’s difficult to make others laugh. At the same time, it’s a relief as I don’t have to use glycerine and shed copious tears required for family dramas.” The actress is enjoying playing Piya as it’s quite similar to her in real life. Piya, the ideal daughter-in-law, tries to impress the Ahuja family by taking initiatives, including trying out new recipes. All of this and more lead to funny situations. It is during this time that the family shares responsibilities to reduce Piya’s embarrassment. Talking more about her character, Srishty says, “Piya is bubbly, adorable and lovable. She loves to cook, but her experiments turn into disasters. I feel connected to this character because in real life, I don’t cook. But whenever I cook I end up doing some blunders — either the dish turns out to be tasteless or it is something drastic.” The actress, like her onscreen husband, shares a deep bond with her car. “I also talk to my car, but the difference is that I don’t get a response from it. I imagine that my car is a female and I take care of it like a small girl.”Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Let’s Go! airs Monday to Friday at 7.30 pm on SAB TV.

Varun Badola will anchor a satirical, funny show: Varun Badola, who is currently seen as the reticent, cool and calm guy in Mere Angne Mein, will now anchor Lete Hai Khabar. The non-fiction show will have the actor cracking jokes on current events that make headlines across the country. He will share his honest and witty take on trending news stories. “I am a quiet and calm person but that does not mean I can’t portray a verbose character and do a lot of talking. I thought this is a different show and adds to the humour quotient,” says he, adding, “I won’t have a problem juggling the two shows, as I am required to shoot just a day every week for this new show.”

A TV show about a young boy and his friendship with a car: A new show 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi', Let’s Go!, which premieres today on TV, is centred around the adventurous relationship of a middle-class boy with his car. Every middle class family dreams of owning a four-wheeler and the Ahujas are no different. Their mundane life takes an interesting turn when they get home their first ever car. This show traces the relationship of an individual – Karan Ahuja (Romit Raj) shares with his vehicle. It chronicles the journey of the Ahuja family and how their life turns exciting when they purchase their first car. Mr Ahuja, who has been working with a bank’s car loan department, has wished for his own car, but hasn’t been able to save enough to make his dream come true. On his 50th birthday, his family gifts him a car. And, that’s when the adventure begins. Ahuja’s son, Karan starts hearing voices from his family car, only to realise that nobody except him can hear those sounds. Karan then decides to make the car his companion. The relationship Karan shares with the car helps him resolve day-to-day problems at home. The show will feature actors like Anang Desai, Romit Raj, Shrishty Rode and Yamini Singh. The car will be shown as an interactive, fun and exciting character, that contributes in making the life of the protagonist fun and brings happiness to the family. Anooj Kapoor, senior EVP & business head, SAB TV, said, “The show portrays the bond between the protagonist and his family car. The story draws attention to how they manage to solve life’s little problems in a light-hearted way, since this car talks. The channel has always strived to bring the best of family humour, and with this show we present a fresh concept in comedy to our viewers”. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Let’s Go! premieres today, and airs Monday to Friday at 7.30pm on SAB TV.

Hrithik: No competition with Aamir's, Big B's shows: Hrithik Roshan said his upcoming show "Heroes" is not intended to compete with Aamir Khan's 'Satyamev Jayate' and Amitabh Bachchan's 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi'. The show Hrithik will host is based on real stories about people who have come over their limitations and challenges and come out as heroes in real life. 'Satyamev Jayate' is a show about people, who are achievers in their own right and other problems, but 'Heroes' is real stories of people who overcome what they felt was their difficulty and obstacle. So it is about individual stories," he said at the launch on friday to queries about similarities with the other two shows. Director Samar Khan said: "So yes there is a certain amount of similarity and there is certain amount of difference in each show but I think it's important for us to understand that everybody around now is celebrating these Heroes." Reiterating it is not a competition, Hrithik said: "..the more the better. We need to spread more awareness about the positive." While Hrithik was previously seen on the small screen as a judge for a dance reality show, with HRX Heroes he will make his debut as a host. The series will present real-life stories of men and women from across India, who did not give up on their dreams and emerged as heroes. The channel will kick start the series by featuring wrestler Sangram Singh, who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at a very young age. After fighting for several years, trying to overcome his illness, Singh became Commonwealth Heavyweight champion in 2015.

“Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re” - a new TV show was launched in a unique way here, when 5,000 people came together to pose with a bow and an arrow while aiming at the Ravana effigy to signify the end of evil. “Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re” will be aired on Life OK starting in November, and will feature actors Jatin Sharma and Vinti Idnani along with veteran actress Supriya Pathak. During the launch that happened at Dussehra Maidan in Vidyadhar Nagar, 5,000 people came together to pose with a bow and an arrow in attempting the Guinness World Record. “It was an overwhelming feeling to launch the show amidst the people of the city I am from. Even my parents were there and we felt proud to be doing something never done before,” Jatin said in a statement. Present at the launch were Jatin and Vinti, who encouraged the crowd to take this initiative of not just burning the effigy of Ravana but also burn the evil dug deep within us to which we give the power to take over. They also showed a glimpse of the show through a 60-second promo.

Television’s Salim in an Indonesian series: Ravi Bhatia, who was last seen as Salim in Jodha Akbar, has been roped in for an Indonesian series. According to sources, “Ravi became popular after his historical show went on air in Indonesia. The producers there took note of him and approached him with an offer. After several meetings, the actor decided to give a green signal to a crime-based series that will be shot across six countries.”He will be seen playing a techno geek who hails from a small town. He later becomes an agent and visits different countries to gather evidence to solve old cases. When contacted, Ravi confirmed the news but refused to divulge further details. “All I can say is that it’s an interesting series which is going to be shot on a huge scale,” he added.

Gajendra Chauhan chooses to do fiction over getting locked up in a reality show: Gajendra Chauhan, who has been in the news for his appointment as the chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), refused an offer to be a part of the latest season of Bigg Boss. Instead, he will be seen in Gul Khan’s show based on reincarnation, titled Adhuri Kahaani Humaari. He said, “Yes, I was offered Bigg Boss, but since I’m the FTII chairman, I don’t think I would be able to do any work locked up in the house for so many days. So, I decided to take up this fiction show in which I will play the king. I will shoot only for a few days of the month. Though I don’t believe in reincarnation, I think audiences like to watch shows based on it.”

Tara Sharma back with Season 4 of her show: Model-actor-host Tara Sharma returns to the small screen with the fourth season of The Tara Sharma Show, which will air on one of India’s premier English language channels soon. After four years of creating, writing, co-producing and hosting it, Tara says the show is like another baby to her. This season, the series becomes a platform to discuss topical family, parenting, women’s and children’s issues with people from all walks of life including celebrities, non-celebrities, pediatricians, psychologists and gynecologists, with an aim to bring about a positive change.Tara plays the role of a non-patronising moderator as her guests and she explore inspirational stories. So far, celebrities like Kajol, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Konkona Sen sharma, Mary Kom, Matthew Hayden and others have made an appearance on it.Talking about the reach of her multi-platform show, Tara says, “It has grown into a media property that is gathering interest from investors and potential licensees of the format in other parts of the world. As the format’s creator and owner, this is exciting.” Tara has co-produced the show with her husband Roopak Saluja’s company, The 120 Media Collective.

Rajat Tokas in another historical show?: Known for his penchant for historical characters with his last outing being Jodha Akbar, Rajat Tokas is back to doing what he does best — playing an emperor. According to sources, he is in talks with Ekta Kapoor for her next ambitious project on Chandragupt Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire. Reveals a source, “Chandragupt Maurya is being planned on a grand scale and the deal is expected to be locked soon.” Arpit Ranka will play the antagonist in it. Both Rajat and Arpit didn’t respond to our text message regarding the same.

Rapper Maddy steps into Rithvik’s shoes: Rithvik Dhanjani, who has hosted Yeh Hai Aashqui, will no longer be seen in its next season, titled Sun Yaar Try Maar. Replacing him is Delhi rapper Anshit Sharma, popularly known as Rapper Maddy. Incidentally, Rithvik had replaced Vikrant Massey in the first season and went on to host the second season, Siyappa Ishq Ka, too. Maddy’s role in the show will not be limited to just hosting, as he will also be seen as Pyaar Ka Bhoot, and will play a pivotal role in the progression of the story. Maddy will weave the story through his raps, which he will specially write and compose for each episode. The stories will have a hint of humour and a pinch of drama, making it almost like a rom-com.

First look of Bipasha Basu's 'Darr Sabko Lagta Hai': Experience Fright Nights with the ‘Queen of Fear’, as the original Bongshell of Bollywood Bipasha Basu is all set to make her TV debut with &TV’s horror series 'Darr – Sabko Lagta Hai', starting October 31 every Saturday and Sunday at 10pm on &TV. Here’s a look of Bipasha from the show

Youth must know about cinema's rich history, says Mahesh Bhatt: As he hosts a TV show on some of the biggest studios of the Hindi film industry, Bollywood veteran Mahesh Bhatt says today's youth must know about cinema's rich history as that will encourage them to dream big and move ahead in life. The 67-year-old filmmaker is hosting 'Khwaabon Ka Safar With Mahesh Bhatt', a weekly show that will go on air on EPIC, a Hindi entertainment channel, from October 19. The program will introduce viewers to the fascinating stories behind the famous studios of the film industry. "I will present life sketch of persons associated with famous studios like Bombay Talkies, RK Studios and Prabhat Studios, among others, who dreamt big and set an example by fulfilling their dreams with conviction and hard work," Bhatt told reporters here today. "Because of these dreams, the Hindi cinema has created such a rich legacy," said Bhatt, who was in the city to promote the show. The show will highlight the struggle of those associated with these now well-known studios. It will provide hitherto unknown details about them and explore timeless tales of some of Bollywood's most iconic personalities, he said. The noted filmmaker said it is necessary to give information to youth about cinema's rich history as that will encourage them to dream big and move ahead in life.

Kalki, Sabya to judge fashion reality show: Only presents SketchtoStore, an initiative by the Times of India, is one of the latest platforms for gen-next designers. This reality TV show will have style aspirants from all over the country, vying for the top spot, in a bid to actually live its title — from sketching, to garment making and finally displaying their own label at a chain store. Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin and designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who are mentors and anchors of the show, have screened and shortlisted 10 contestants. The series, to be aired every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm, will see contestants perform tasks based on the haute couture industry. There will be one elimination per week. Sabya says, “It is an incredible platform where you get a strong mentorship from us, plus the feedback of guest judges. Fashion is one of the most read-about and talked-about industries and though we do have fashion weeks, I felt it was also important to have a reality show on television.” Kalki explains, “We wanted to make this exciting and at the same time authentic. Though it is a serious programme on fashion, it is also about entertainment and the emotions of the contestants. Ultimately, it is about their talent.” The winner will be sent for a fashion designing course to a leading institute in Milan, Italy, and will also be given a chance to create his/her own label and a lifetime opportunity to showcase the collection at a premier fashion week, early 2016.

Aashka juggles four shows at a time: Aashka Goradia is set to host a travel show. With this, she will be juggling four projects simultaneously, including Bharat Ka Veer Putra — Maharana Pratap, Baal Veer and host of a finance show Get Rich With Aashka. She will be seen travelling across 30-odd destinations in India in this show. She says, “I am excited to tour around the country and show the viewers a different side of India. In our first schedule, I have done everything — from climbing an elephant to ziplining. Rather than being just in front of the camera, I enjoyed each place as if I was holidaying there. Life is a book and those who don’t travel, read only a page and I believe in reading and enjoying the entire book!”

Documentary on A. R. Rahman to premiere on October 26: 'Jai Ho', a 90-minute documentary tracing the journey of music maestro A. R. Rahman, is all set to premiere on October 26 on Discovery channel. The Oscar-winning composer said initially, he did not find it "necessary" to have a documentary based on him, but later director Umesh Aggarwal convinced him. "There were lot of offers before to do a documentary on me, but I felt it was not necessary. And after the Oscars and the brouhaha happened, I felt that people could get some kind of inspiration with my life through the journey of my life, through the way I'm making music," Rahman said. "And then Umesh, an award-winning filmmaker, contacted me and he said that initially it was only for the consulates all over. It was the kind of exposure which was good, but I didn't know that all this would happen," he added. However, the composer added that he "cannot watch myself". "People living abroad and having the Indian flag, they deserve to know about the people of India. I didn't know it'll come out charmingly like how it's made. I cannot watch myself and hate to watch myself," he said. Aggarwal said that it's the first "definite feature" on Rahman. "I am confident that this film will convey his astonishing success and global phenomenon," he said. Shot across the world, the film includes interviews of Aamir Khan, Danny Boyle, Mani Ratnam, Gulzar, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Shekhar Kapoor, Subhash Ghai and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber among others. The film traces Rahman's journey from achieving superstar status in India with numerous hits in a very short time to working with big names in the west. Some of his personal experiences are also going to be showcased in the film. "Jai Ho" has been created for the Public Service Broadcasting Trust.

Mahesh Bhatt gives insights into his new TV show: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who has been associated with the Hindi film industry for over four decades, will soon be narrating and exploring tales of some of Bollywood’s most iconic personalities in the TV show 'Khwaabon ka Safar with Mahesh Bhatt', which will go on air October 19. At the launch of the show here, Bhatt said that when he was approached by the makers, he immediately agreed to take it forward as he felt humbled to get such an opportunity. “When I heard the whole idea and the kind of narratives that have been fashioned, I was humbled by the idea that I had to come face to face with my own ignorance. I did not know all these people whom I claimed to know, I did not know that the great Indian filmmaker V. Shantaram made a living by giving out lamps at theatres while the artists performed and it was there where Shantaram ji first learnt what drama was all about,” he said at a media interaction here. “It is a unique show where I am learning about my own ancestors, and there was a time which existed prior to even my birth,” he added. At the press conference, a video clipping giving a sneak peak into the journey of the show, which will be aired on The EPIC Channel, was also showcased. Talking about the show, Mahesh Samat, managing director, The EPIC Channel, shared that the show wil bring forth the journey of young, ambitious people who stood for what they believed in and made their dream come true against all odds.

Upen Patel and Karishma Tanna to judge reality show 'Love School'

Upen Patel is looking forward to hosting a reality show 'Love School' on television with his ladylove Karishma Tanna. It’s for the first time the popular couple will be seen judging a reality show on television.

The youth reality series titled 'Love School' will be aired on MTV channel and is set to go on floors from end of next month. Both Upen and Karishma are looking forward to judging the reality show. Interestingly, the couple who had participated in the dance reality show, 'Nach Baliye 7' this year, was earlier approached for another reality show, Power Couple but things didn't work out.

A source close to the couple says, “This is the first time Upen will be judging a show and he’s thrilled to do so with Karishma by his side. It’s an interesting concept based on human relationships and they are glad to do this together.”

Upen informs,"Love is a strong beautiful feeling. However, every now and then one needs to work on keeping that spark alive. Even more so in this easy come easy go age. With this show you will see there is so much more to me then just being stylish or an Actor in films and thanks to MTV I get a chance to reach out to the youth and show a much more in depth side to me that will really connect to the real life couples and make a positive difference in their life's. It's amazing that MTV see us as role models for the youth and Me and Karishma are going to take on this role with all our heart. MTV 'Love School' is going to be a great show and set an example for all young couples on how to nurture relationships."​

Saanvi learns Bengali for new show: Saanvi Talwar will be playing a classical singer who belongs to West Bengal in the upcoming show 'Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum'. The actress has been taking lessons in Bengali from Kali Prasad, who plays her father on the show. She tells us that she dedicates time to learn new Bengali words from Prasad every day and the actor gladly obliges. “Learning Bengali will not only help me get the diction for the show right, but it’s always nice to learn a new language. Plus, Bengali is one of the sweetest languages, so I’m having a great time learning it,” Saanvi says.

Srishty, Anang, Amit and Harsh in Deepti Bhatnagar's next on SAB TV: SAB TV is all set to roll its new daily with a very interesting concept produced by talented Deepti Bhatnagar. The story will revolve around a car titled ‘Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi’. There has been already news about Adalaat fame Romit Raj playing the main lead. Now we have news about the female lead which will be played by charming actress Srishty Rode. The other actors who have been roped are Anang Desai, Harsh Khurana, Amit Behl and Jayshree Soni. All the actors will be part of one family called ‘Ahuja’ who would have a special bond with a car. Deepti, shared, “Yes, we are coming up with a new show with a different and interesting concept. Apart from leads, the car would be the third lead playing the very important character. The story is about a car and family that meets and how happiness seeps into their life. The show as of now, is slated to air from 12 October. The time slot would be 7:30 or 8 pm.”

Kavita to host a new show on the lines of 'Inside Amy Schumer': Kavita Kaushik, who was last seen in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', will now turn host on TV. The show Fakebook With Kavita apparently is loosely inspired by the American show, 'Inside Amy Schumer'. Kavita says, “I wish we could go as bold as the American show, but if I do that, people will kill me. I have always been interested in shows that bring out my talent rather than be part of social dramas or cliche reality shows. Here, in addition to playing anchor, I will depict real-life characters and poke fun at them. The show tries to bring out the increasing hypocrisy we see among common people everyday.”

Manish Paul and Gaurav Gera to create laughter riot on Big Magic: They are two of the funniest man on TV today. And when they get together, be assured that it would be a fun ride. Gaurav Gera is hosting a chat show on Big Magic, titled 'Chutki Shopkeepaa Aur Woh' and Manish in 3 October's episode will make a grand entry as a special guest. Shared a source, “The two got in a super fun conversation leaving the crew also in splits. They spoke at length about their career, life and anything and everything under the sun.” Gaurav in his dual avatar of Chutki and Shopkeepa, will be seen pulling Manish’s leg and also indulging in some rib tickling joke session. They would also play some exciting games to give viewers more entertainment.

TV celebs to reveal their darkest secrets in Zing TV's 'Bad Company': Zing TV is all set to launch its next, Bad Company. Giving an insight into the actors’ deep dark secrets, 'Bad Company' will take viewers on a fun ride. Shared a source, “TV celebs will be presented in a never seen before avatar, giving viewers a chance to get to know them more closely. It is a fun show wherein actors would shed off their goody avatar and get in a complete fun mood.” As per information, actors like Divyanka Tripathi, Karan Kundra, Shaleen Bhanot, Karanvir Bohra, Vishal Singh and more will be seen in the series. The channel would soon launch an official promo on the same.

&TV to experiment with socio-mytho genre with 'Santoshi Maa': Spreading its wings across genres, the newest Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) from the Zee Entertainment Enterprises stable - &TV is all set to experiment with the socio-mythological genre. The channel will soon be launching its first series in the genre titled 'Santoshi Maa'. The show is being produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, which is known for popular fictions series like 'Bhagyalakshmi' (&TV), 'Swaragini' and 'Sasuraal Simar Ka' (Colors) and 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' (Star Plus). The channel has roped in veteran actress Aruna Irani, a popular face on &TV, for the show's promo, which aired on prime time on 28 September. The promo features Irani as a successful superstar who has achieved fame, luxury and wealth, but is still seeking inner fulfillment and peace. The promo sees her delivering the line, "I have achieved everything in life but not satisfaction."

<strong>Zindagi enhances afternoon band with &#39;Qaid-e-Tanhai&#39;</strong><br /> <br /> Zindagi now gives its viewers a new drama to engage with - &#39;Qaid-e-Tanhai&#39;, enhancing its afternoon band. Starting Monday, 28th September, Monday &ndash; Saturday at 2:00 PM. Qaid-e-Tanhai, starring Savera Nadeem, Faisal Qureshi, Saba Hameed and Suneeta Marshall is a story about how the absence of compassion and attention can ruin a relationship. &#39;Qaid-e-Tanhai&#39; is a story of a couple, Moiz and Aisha, who part ways when Moiz decides to work overseas to support his family, leaving behind Aisha and their daughter, Noor, at the mercy of his family and his friend Jawad. There, Moiz falls in love with Aneela and gets married to her and goes on to having a son with her, Farhan. A worried Aisha waits for Moiz but is let down and finally demands a divorce to marry Jawad, who has been a constant support to her. Moiz then decides to visit Pakistan with his son, 14 years, after the death of Aneela.<br /> <br /> How will Moiz and Aisha deal with each other&rsquo;s presence? How will Noor react to her father&rsquo;s arrival? Will Moiz &amp; Aisha&rsquo;s loneliness finally get a closure? To find out, tune in to Qaid-e-Tanhai which premieres on 28th September at 2:00PM only on Zindagi

<strong>Sanaya-Mohit, Rannvijay-Priyanka, Aftab-Nin approached for &#39;Power Couple&#39;</strong><br /> <br /> Since the time Sony Entertainment Television announced the launch of its new reality show &#39;Power Couple&#39;, there has been a lot of buzz with regards to the contestants. A show which tests the relationship and compatibility of couples, Power Couple will see some of the biggest names take the challenge with their better halves.<br /> <br /> While the first couple to get confirmed for the show was Pratyusha Banerjee and Rahul Raj Singh, who will be seen going public with their relationship for the first time, more celebrated couples are being approached for the show by the makers. From Bollywood to television, the channel is leaving no stone unturned to rope in some of the biggest celeb couples. The makers have also approached Sanaya Irani - Mohit Sehgal, Ranvijay Singh - Priyanka, Aftab Shivdasani - Nin Dusanj, Neelam - Sameer and Gul Panag &ndash; Rishi Attari amongst others.

Tigmanshu to play himself in Ekta’s show: Ekta Kapoor has roped in filmmaker and actor Tigmanshu Dhulia for her next show Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan. Last seen as Home Minister Bharat Choudhary in Amitabh Bachchan’s fiction debut Yudh, Tigmanshu will play himself in an episode of the new show. His role will be that of a film director and Vibhav Roy (who plays a struggling wannabe actor) will try to impress him at a party. Tigmanshu confirmed the development.

<strong>Rib tickling comedy with Zindagi&rsquo;s Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat</strong><br /> <br /> With the onset of the festive season, Zindagi is all set to bring to you one of the most heart-warming, funny and entertaining dramas - &lsquo;THE BARAAT SERIES&rsquo;. Featuring an ensemble of top notch actors including Javed Sheikh, Sarwat Gilani and Hasan Naizi to name a few, the series brings to light issues of trust, respect, and forgiveness in an informative, yet thoroughly entertaining manner.<br /> <br /> Starting off with &#39;Azar ki Ayegi Baraat&#39;, the first of this very entertaining series, is a show about Azar, an orphan who lives with his wealthy paternal uncle, Shoqat Chaudhary. Azar&rsquo;s uncle Shoqat has two children Waqar (Vicky) who is studying in London and is secretly married to a Sikh woman, Neetu while his daughter Dolly in interested Azar, who turns her down. Azar is engaged to Sila a young girl that comes from a broken family and hence doesn&rsquo;t trust any man. As their wedding date approaches, Sila gets more insecure of Dolly&rsquo;s intentions towards Azar and plans to call off their wedding. Hilarity ensues as the plot thickens in these interconnected stories.<br /> <br /> Will Sila finally marry Azar? Will Shoqat accept Neetu? Will Dolly get her way with Azar?

<strong>Abhishek hopes to return to Bollywood: </strong>Abhishek Sharma, who debuted with Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in 2000 as a child actor, will be seen in an upcoming show &#39;Pyaar Marriage Shhh&#39;. He says, &ldquo;When I worked with Hrithik Roshan, I had decided I wanted to be an actor. But then I was plump. I had taken a break as I wanted to reduce weight. I may be doing TV now, but eventually it is all about having a career in films. That&rsquo;s where I started from when I was a kid.&rdquo;

Jane Fonda, Robert Redford to star in new TV series: Hollywood veterans Jane Fonda and Robert Redford are in negotiations to star in an upcoming adaptation of Kent Haruf’s novel Our Souls At Night.Redford is also set to produce the film. Scott Neustadter and Michael H Weber, the writers behind such films as 500 Days of Summer, The Fault In Our Stars and Paper Towns, are already writing the script. The upcoming film is an adaptation of the novel by Haruf, published in May of this year.The novel centres on two elderly friends, who live close to one another in a Colorado town, looking back on their lives and also considering what the rest of their lives will be like.

<strong>Aarya Babbar turns TV host: </strong>Aarya Babbar is all set to host &#39;Baasi Khabar with Aarya Babbar&#39; on BIG Magic Ganga. The weekend slot bi-weekly series is slated to launch in October. Coming to the concept it would be a new spoof/satirical TV show which will be in the mix language tone of Hindi and Bhojpuri. Shared a source, &ldquo;Quintessential characters with different and opposing backgrounds will come together and discuss the big news of the gone week. They will analyse the current social and political developments in a funny and satirical manner.&rdquo; &#39;Baasi Khabar&#39; will discuss politics, current affairs, sports, cinemas together making it a must watch for all. The team also is making it a point to not hurt socio-religious sentiment or bring disrepute to any person/group. A channel spokesperson confirmed the news.

<strong>Channel V to launch two new shows:</strong> After Channel V&#39;s multiple successful ventures, the youth based channel is all set to launch two new shows from next week. The first one is the second season of &#39;Twist Wala Love&#39; which would come with the tag line of Fairy Tales Remixed. This season, the series would focus on classic fairy tales in the new age. The interesting culmination has been trending all across and a lot of buzz has already been created on the same. It would be a multiple production house venture and will air at 6 pm every day. A lot of freshness and flavour has been added to the stories in the show. Now coming to the other multiple productions based project- &#39;Secret Diaries&#39;, the exciting series will take on youth issues like sex, virginity, betrayal, love, peer pressures and more. The focus would be on &lsquo;secrets&rsquo; that one doesn&rsquo;t like to share and it would be a five episode based story each week. This one will air at the 5:30 pm slot. The twin series launches from 14 September.

<strong>Romit to talk to a car in his new show: </strong>Actor Romit Raj, who was last seen in &#39;Adaalat&#39;, has now taken up a unique show, which highlights relationship between a man and a talking car. The show titled &#39;Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi&#39;, is a story of the Ahuja family based out of Delhi. Their ordinary life takes an interesting turn when they buy their first family car. The car starts talking to Romit&rsquo;s character.<br /> <br /> Originally planned as a weekly, it is now apparently being adapted into a daily soap. The hunt for the girl to pair opposite Romit is on.<br /> While the actor refused to divulge the details of his new project, he says that he wants to play lead characters now, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s important to play the central character as playing a supporting role is like sitting next to the pilot and not driving the plane. I am glad I have finally bagged a show in which I play the lead. I want to take up shows where the male actors get prominent roles.&rdquo;

Zee Bangla out with new detective fiction show: Zee Bangla is all set to come out with a new detective fiction show called 'Goyenda Ginni'. The show revolves around Paroma, a normal hoisewife who wants to become a lady detective. Over the years, iconic characters of Sherlock Holmes, Byomkesh Bakshi and Feluda have fascinated readers and viewers alike. However, the idea of the female detective as being unusual still persists in literary and cinematic treatments. Goyenda Ginni is a rare and a different concept of Paroma who leads a dual life of a housewife and a detective.The show will have weekly short stories of cases which Paroma will solve. The story dominates woman power, which will hence inspire women from all ages of llife to explore their inner talent and turn it into their strenghts. Goyenda Ginni marks the return of Indrani Halder (Paroma) after seven long years as protagonist on the small screen. Haldar has previously worked as the lead in the Hindi TV series Sujata. The other cast includes Saheb Chatterjee (Dr. Porimal Mitra, Paroma's husband) and Indrajit Bose (Arup, the cop). Goyenda Ginni is slated to go on air on 7 September. The show will be aired from Monday to Saturday at 7:30 pm.

Gautam to debut as a host: Gautam Gulati, winner of Bigg Boss’ last season, will make his debut as a host with The Big F. The show will focus on ordinary young people with secret fantasies having forbidden encounters. Gautam who will talk about his secret passions and forbidden encounters on the show, says, "I am an actor and have explored the non-fiction genre. Hosting is something I have not attempted before and hence, I took it up. I had around 20 days available to accommodate the show."

A refreshing take on love in new digital web series: Tired of the old, tear-jerking sagas on TV? Sony LIV, with its emphasis on premium original content, brings its young, modern and cosmopolitan viewers a new, refreshing take on love with its exclusive digital web series '#LoveBytes'. On from today, the show promises to be a roller coaster ride through the ups and downs of a love relationship explored through the life of a young, urban couple played by Kushal Punjabi and Sukhmani Sadana. '#LoveBytes' is the story of Ananya and Abhishek, working and living in Mumbai. Ananya is a rather homely girl from Lucknow, who has made her way into the big city, but has still not embraced its culture the way her boyfriend Abhishek has. Abhishek is a party animal, who is really popular with the ladies. Their differences in temperament and ideas about relationships are what cause the daily tug of war in their lives. Directed by Vishal Mull, #LoveBytes has been sponsored by Integriti. With its catchy tagline ‘Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi’, this first-of-its-kind show from Multi Screen Media (MSM) is set to take its viewers on a delightful journey.

Life OK's new show 'Ek Tha Chandar Ek Thi Sudha' to be aired from 21st September: Life OK, India's popular Hindi general entertainment Channel presents an unconventional and timeless love story with its new show 'Ek Tha Chandar Ek Thi Sudha'. The show launching on 21st September 2015, is based on the iconic novel, 'Gunahon Ka Devta' written by Dharamvir Bharati. The legendary author who was awarded the Padma Shri in 1972 is also known for his creations like Suraj ka Satvan Ghoda and Andha Yug. 'Gunahon Ka Devta' was published in 1949 and 71 editions of the book have been published so far. Set in the backdrop of Allahabad, it is the story of the young, fervent and mischievous Sudha and the gifted researcher Chandar who is a protege of her father. The bond that Chandar and Sudha share is that of two good-humoured, inseparable friends, and neither understands that their relationship may have a name. It's a tale of unadulterated, self-sacrificing and overwhelming romance that is as relevant today as it was six decades ago.

Israeli show to get a desi makeover: Israel’s reality TV show 'Power Couple' will soon be adapted for the Indian screen. The show will have 10 celebrity couples under one roof who will face a slew of challenges every week. According to sources, “The show will be going on air in October. As of now, the makers of the show are in the process of approaching different couples and no names have been finalised. The mental and physical strength of participants will be tested during the course of the show, as they will have to perform a variety of tasks and stunts. The Indian premiere of the show will take place on the same day as its US premiere.”

Zindagi presents new series 'Kashmakash': Zindagi presents 'Kashmakash', premiering on August 31 – Saturday, 10 PM. It’s a show that takes you through the conflicts, realisation, and secrets in two marriages and shows us how a seed of doubt can lead to the end of the strongest of relationships. 'Kashmakash' is about the lives of two couples Saba (Sajal Ali), Yousuf Mirza (Affan Waheed) and Rahana (Juggun Kazim) and Dr. Adeel (Faisal Rehman). An accident sends Rahana and Yousuf into a coma and when they are brought into the hospital, they are assumed to be a couple. This puts Rahana’s husband, Dr. Adeel and Yousuf’s wife, Saba in a state of shock. Dr. Adeel is shocked that his wife was with another man and so is Saba but Saba decides to give her husband the benefit of the doubt, unlike Adeel who immediately assumes the worst.

A new comedy show to grill celebs : A new comedy show – 'Comedy Nights Bachao' – was launched recently where popular stand-up comedians Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Pritam Singh, Mubeen, Anita Hassanandani, Sudesh Lahiri, Karan Wahi and Shruti Seth showed their funny sides for the viewers. The event began with Krushna Abhishek and Sudesh Lahiri taking digs at each other and introducing their respective co-actors on the stage. The duo were then joined by Bharti, upping the humor quotient. The laughter continued at the expense of all the artists as two media people grilled the comedians.'Comedy Nights Bachao' will premier on September 5 at 10pm on Colors.

New TV comedy on three college buddies and their crazy escapades : New television show 'Boyz' on BIG Magic is a fresh take on three college friends from varied backgrounds and their daring escapades. It’s about their fantasies, aspirations and ways to attract the girls, presented in a hilarious manner which the youth of today can relate to.The diversity in each character is interestingly layered in comedy, giving it a quirky, irreverent and urban touch. Ashwini Koul, Kunal Khosla, Nikhil Mehta, Jasmine Avasia, Navina Bole and Sana Sayyad form the core cast. Paritosh Painter, Network Creative Director, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited says, “Since the launch of our channel, we have successfully created a position for ourselves in the comedy space. Our new programming strategy is aimed to provide clutter-breaking, edgy, different and unpredictable content, appealing to the urban audience. Our clear objective is to make young Indians laugh out loud and build iconic characters in the comedy space.”'Boyz' premieres tonight and will air from Monday to Friday at 10pm on BIG Magic.

Varun gets candid with Niranjan: The second season of Zee Café’s celebrity chat show 'Look Who’s Talking With Niranjan' is set to begin tomorrow. This season will present a new set of Niranjan Iyengar’s Bollywood friends catching up over new conversations. Each episode gets you closer to your favorite stars as they reveal a side of them you haven’t seen before. The show will open with the dashing Varun Dhawan as he narrates stories on his struggle towards a successful acting career, besides being a star kid. There’s also Anushka Sharma, who’ll talk about her relationship with Virat Kohli, and Fawad Khan about his journey from being a hot Pakistani TV star to being the one to watch out for in Bollywood. Sonakshi Sinha will talk about how Salman Khan convinced her to pursue acting. Host Niranjan says, “It feels good to be back with my old friends and new, to be able to delve into their hearts and minds, and get the viewers to know the stars better. The format of the show remains more or less the same, but the new conversations will surely make it a bit more fun! That the show is in its second season itself means it has been liked and I have to thank my producers and the channel for its success.” Watch Niranjan #CatchUp with his celebrity friends on Zee Café’s candid chat show starting tomorrow night at 9 pm.

'Sumit Sambhal Lega' will go on air on August 31:

In a grand ceremony, the show 'Sumit Sambhal Lega' team was present in Delhi recently to interact with people and give a preview of the show which will go on air on August 31.

An Indian adaptation of the US show, 'Everybody loves Raymond', the event had the entire starcast giving a glimpse of their characters and they also presented a small act on the stage. Writers of the show Sumit Roy, Arshad Saiyad and Chirag Mahabal were also present at the event. Shashant Shah, Deven Bhojani who are the directors along with the producer Deeya Singh of Tony and Deeya Singh duo were present at the event.