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[kiranp]

Shilpa Anand, the gorgeous Riddhima of Star One’s Dill Mill Gayye is passionate about computers. Wondering why? Well, Shilpa before taking to modeling was a Software Developer and was working in a Software Firm. “Yes, I was working as a software developer for few months; modeling was always a hobby for me, but then, I thought of taking up modeling assignments for a profession”, says Shilpa.

Apart from being a successful model, Shilpa has done over 50 ads. Shilpa is also fond of horse riding. Says the model turned actress, “Horse riding is a very passionate sport to be involved in. When I was in USA, I used to ride a lot. But now, with a full-fledged TV career, I am not able to devote much time to horse riding”.

So what is Shilpa passionate about these days? “I love to listen to music; whenever I want to take it easy after a strenuous shooting schedule, I want music for my ears. So Music is a passion which is more of a stress buster for me”, says Shilpa. “I love to surf net and whenever I am free, I keep in touch with my friends thro’ chat”, adds the actress.

Many stars take to the small screen first, and then make their way to the big screen. But for Shilpa, it is the other way round, as the ravishing actress has run around trees in few Kannada as well as Telugu films. A lesser known fact is that, Shilpa happens to be the sister of the very popular and successful actress of the South, Sakshi Shivanand. “I had a great passion to work in films, have done films in Telugu and Kannada. I have also worked in a Hindi film ‘Ikraar By Chance’. When I entered films, my sister had already made it big there; my mother who used to accompany my sister and stay with her down south, advised me to take up something, where she need not accompany me.(laughs) So when I got an offer for Dill Mill Gayye, I grabbed it with both hands”, says Shilpa with a smile on her face.

Shooting schedules can be really stressful, so how does Shilpa cope up with all this? What is it that acts as a stress buster to you? “I do breathing exercises in the morning; also try few chanting techniques and meditation. This gives me a relaxed feeling. I also take to jogging and swimming after a hard day’s work. I guess these are good ways of being healthy in mind and heart”, says the fitness freak, Shilpa
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[kiranp]

Dill Mill Gayye" has succeeded in drawing the audience, your reaction?
I am glad of course. I am playing Dr. Riddhima Gupta, an intern at Sanjeevni, and the daughter of Sushank Gupta, the dean of the hospital, played by Monish Behl. I have a sister named Dr. Anjali Gupta who often gets irritated with me. And then there is Dr. Armaan who troubles me a lot.

This is your first television appearance, how has the experience been so far?
It has been good so far. Television requires commitment on the part of the actor, it has long work hours. It's hectic but what keeps me motivated is the contentment. After all, hectic schedules are part of all daily soaps. I have been lucky that the whole production team has been very co-operative.











How did you get this role?
They just called and said they wanted me to do this role and I agreed. They took a look test and I was on board.

You have a sister in real life and in this serial, too. So was it easy for you to introduce a few things from real life in your acting?
No, not at all. The chemistry with my real sister is completely different from that with my reel sister in the serial. In the show, my sister and I get into a lot of petty arguments.

You have got a lot of exposure in this serial, do you think you will be able to live up to the expectations of the audience?
I guess so. All I can say is that I will try my best.

How similar are you and the character of Dr. Ridhima Gupta?
Certain traces are similar. A few differences are also stark here and there. But we are very similar with regard to our approach to life. She is straightforward and doesn't take crap from anyone. Nor do I.

"Sanjeevni" is quite similar to "Dill Mill Gayye", which did very well in the start but later diverted from the main love story. Will the same happen with "Dill Mill Gayye"?
Frankly speaking, I haven't watched "Sanjeevni", but I don't think "Dill Mill Gayye" is similar to it. I don't know what turn "Sanjeevni" took in the end, but "Dill Mill Gayye" has a strong and interesting storyline that won't need to be changed later on.

Can you honestly tell us whether you faced any problems in adjusting with your coactors?
All of them were so good. I really had no problem in mixing
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[kiranp]

Herez an Article on Shilpa Anand ( DR RIDYMA )
Passions and Stress Busters of Shilpa Anand
Ranging from computers to films and more.. find out what Shilpa Anand is passionate about; also get to know the efforts taken by her to keep away from stress...
Shilpa Anand, the gorgeous Riddhima of Star One’s Dill Mill Gayye is passionate about computers. Wondering why? Well, Shilpa before taking to modeling was a Software Developer and was working in a Software Firm. “Yes, I was working as a software developer for few months; modeling was always a hobby for me, but then, I thought of taking up modeling assignments for a profession”, says Shilpa.
Apart from being a successful model, Shilpa has done over 50 ads. Shilpa is also fond of horse riding. Says the model turned actress, “Horse riding is a very passionate sport to be involved in. When I was in USA, I used to ride a lot. But now, with a full-fledged TV career, I am not able to devote much time to horse riding”.

So what is Shilpa passionate about these days? “I love to listen to music; whenever I want to take it easy after a strenuous shooting schedule, I want music for my ears. So Music is a passion which is more of a stress buster for me”, says Shilpa. “I love to surf net and whenever I am free, I keep in touch with my friends thro’ chat”, adds the actress.

Many stars take to the small screen first, and then make their way to the big screen. But for Shilpa, it is the other way round, as the ravishing actress has run around trees in few Kannada as well as Telugu films. A lesser known fact is that, Shilpa happens to be the sister of the very popular and successful actress of the South, Sakshi Shivanand. “I had a great passion to work in films, have done films in Telugu and Kannada. I have also worked in a Hindi film ‘Ikraar By Chance’. When I entered films, my sister had already made it big there; my mother who used to accompany my sister and stay with her down south, advised me to take up something, where she need not accompany me.(laughs) So when I got an offer for Dill Mill Gayye, I grabbed it with both hands”, says Shilpa with a smile on her face.

Shooting schedules can be really stressful, so how does Shilpa cope up with all this? What is it that acts as a stress buster to you? “I do breathing exercises in the morning; also try few chanting techniques and meditation. This gives me a relaxed feeling. I also take to jogging and swimming after a hard day’s work. I guess these are good ways of being healthy in mind and heart”, says the fitness freak, Shilpa as she signs off.

[kiranp]

"I believe in god"

I'm religious and have faith in god. It's difficult to define god. Nobody has seen god. My belief in supernatural powers and positive attitude keeps me going.



"My spiritual side"

I don't follow any particular religion. I believe in spirituality and devote some time to prayers. However, I don't pray to any particular god.




"I can never fast"

I don't believe in fasting. The concept of fast is created by us and not by god. One can thank god by devoting prayers.



"I do believe in numerology"

I don't believe in astrology but do have faith in numerology. Numerology is a great guiding force as some numbers can create magic in your life



"I don't wish for anything"

I don't have any wishes and thank god for giving me everything. It's a human tendency to crave for more. I'm happy in whatever I have.



Music

I meditate while listening to soft music. It makes me feel calm and releases stress. I also love listening the sound of waves.



Books

I finished reading Creative Visualization. It taught me to start thinking positively. I've changed my living style and thinking after reading that book.
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[kiranp]

hey chk out dis link
dis is shocking....................Karan says dat he's having a wife...........
http://www.mid-day.com/life-at-work/...ber/167445.htm
courtesy of neetz

[kiranp]

Known to be among the most popular vamps on Indian Television, Sonia is headed towards a drastic change to her stereotyped image. Sonia is a part of Star One’s - Dill Mill Gaye, where she plays the character of - Keerti Mehra, a strict doctor, who makes life difficult for the interns.

We talk to Sonia and get an insight to her character in the show, her future projects, and how does she feel about her versatile roles.

Tell us something about your role in the new show:

I play a character called - Keerti Mehra, who is a strict professor who makes life a little difficult for the interns. She isn’t a negative character, thank-fully (laughter).

How is it been playing a positive character for the first time on Indian television?

I am so glad that I am not playing a vamp. It was time I began doing something different. Its been a little difficult actually, playing positive. Between the shots, the director has to cut the shot, as my expressions look negative, so it was difficult at first, but I am sure soon, I’ll get the hang of it.

There have been rumors that you might return to KumKum, is that going to happen anytime soon?

I don’t know, I was to start shooting soon with them, but things didn’t work out, the production has asked me to join them, in the first week of September, lets see how that works out.

A final note take on your new show?

Its something very different, my character, the story, everything. So be on a lookout for Dil Mil Gaye.
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[kiranp]

hey here's an interview of pankit thakker........
it was given last month.........so if any1 have read dis already den jst ignore...

courtesy: DMG blogspot...

How has your experience been while working in Dill Mill gayye ?

I HAVE HAD A WONDERFULL EXPERIENCE WHILE WORKING FOR DMG. ESPECIALLY COZ I WAS THE FIRST ONE TO BE SIGNED FOR THE SHOW. I AM ON THE PROJECT SINCE MARCH 07 THAT IS TECHNICALLY 5 MONTHS IN ADVANCE AND I HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE WHOLE JING BANG THAT GOES INTO MAKING A HIT SHOW. I AM GLAD THAT THE HARD-WORK HAS PAID AND IT HAS BEEN RECEIVED BRILLIANTLY. THANX TO ALL YOU FANS WHO HAS A BIG BIG HAND IN OUR SUCCESS.


You have worked in Two more serials on Star one; "India Calling and Special Squad." Amongst these three serials including DMG which serial did u enjoy doing the most?

TO BE HONEST "SPECIAL SQUAD" IS THE SHOW I HAVE ENJOYED THE MOST. INDIA CALLING I DID JUST FOR MONEY.


Are you similar to your reel character Atul Joshi in real life too?

NO NOT AT ALL. I AM A VERY SHY AND A VERY RESERVED GUY, AND I DONT LIKE TALKING ENDLESSLY. I LIKE MY SPACE AND ALSO I RESPECT OTHERS SPACE ASWELL. BASICALLY, PERSONALLY I AM VERY DRY AND ALOOF.


Amongst your co-stars whom do you enjoy more working with ?

I ENJOYED WORKING WITH SHRADDHA NIGAM, NOT EVERY BODY KNOWS; BUT WE HAVE DONE A SHOW ON ZEE TV-- "TU KAHE AGAR" AND WE HAVE HAD EXCELLENT WORKING CHEMISTRY.


Any funny incident on the sets that you can recall of ?

NOTHING SPECIFIC.


What's next? Which serials other than Dill Mill Gayye are you currently working in or what are your future projects?

WELL AFTER DMG I AM BEING OFFERED A SHOW EVERY DAY, INFACT I HAD SIGNED ONE AS WELL, BUT I OPTED OUT BECAUSE OF CREATIVE DIFFERENCES.
I AM BEING VERY CAREFULL AS I DONT WANT TO TAKE UP WORK JUST FOR THE HECK OF IT. AS SOON AS I HAVE SOMETHING INTERESTING I WILL SHARE IT WITH YOU


Besides acting what are your other passions? What would have been an alternate career for you if not acting?

I CANT IMAGINE MYSELF DOING ANYTHING ELSE EXCEPT "ACTING"


You have a lot of fan following on many social network communities (Orkut, India – Forums, etc.). Any message for your fans ?

LISTEN TO YOUR HEART;
COZ IT MAY BE ON THE LEFT;
BUT IT IS ALWAYS RIGHT
courtesy of neetz

[kiranp]

hey all dis is an interview wid mahesh jadhav.......i mean our very own NANAji

So Mahesh you are famous for doing Nana Patekar's acting and currently working in a tv show.so hows the experience ?

Ans.The experience is very nice.Everyone on the sets acknowledge me as nana only.Infact I have gained a lot of popularity because of Dill Mill Gayye.



You acts as Nana onscreen.So r u like that off screen.

Ans.Yeah I am always talking like Nana and making his mimicry.Infact I am 75% Nana and 25% Mahesh.



Ok so what do people around you call ?I mean do they call you as Mahesh or Nana.

Ans.Whenever I go out for shopping in the market people always call me as Nana.They say that your voice is exactly as Nana Patekar.



So as far as in your acting career,have you always acted as Nana?

Ans.No I have acted in some Marathi serials where I have not immitated Nana at all.



For how many years have you been in this Industry ?

Ans.Around 12 yrs.



What do your friends and relatives have to say about this ?

Ans.My friends and relatives do not like at all me doing Nana's acting.They say that leave all this and try to do something on your own i.e don't immitate anyone be yourself.But immitating Nana has become a part of my life.


When you are at home,you behave as Mahesh or Nana ?

Ans.As i have said earlier,I am 75% Nana and 25% Mahesh.So even when I am at home I behave like him.Mujhe ab unki acting karne ki aadat ho gayi hai.
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[cooldude21]

hello every one this is an article of karan singh (armaan)
Q: What is your "Dill Mill Gayye" all about?
A: It's about five medical interns who are doing their internship in one of the best hospitals named Sanjevani. The serial follows their transformation from medical interns to practicing doctors.

Q: What is your character in the serial?
A: I am playing the role of one of the interns, Armaan Mallik. And how he is, you will all come to know soon. All I can say is he's a wonderful character.

Q: We have heard that it's a youth-oriented story…
A: Yes, very much so. But instead of having a bunch of college-going students we have five medical interns. I am sure that the youth will be interested in watching such a show. It has fun, intensity, seriousness that the study of medicine requires, plus the story of the GeNext.

Q: You were playing a character in "Solah Sringaar", but now it's off air. Any reasons?
A: Actually, I was not able to devote time there because "Dill Mill Gayye" was in progress. In "Solah Sringaar", my character is currently in London (laughs).

Q: Your debut was with Balaji. How was your experience of working with them?
A: Oh, it was just fantastic. I was lucky to have debuted under such a banner. They are extremely professional. I learned a lot there.

Q: So are you willing to work with them in the future?
A: I will be glad if I get a chance to work with them again.

Q: Out of all the characters you have played so far, which one is your favorite?
A: It has to be my character in "Dill Mill Gayye", the character of Armaan. The reason being the character is very much like me.

Q: New shows are going on air every other day. Do you think that in this highly-competitive market your show will be able to sustain itself?
A: We are hoping for the best, the rest depends on the taste of the audience. It's a fun-filled show, with a different look and feel to it. This show will definitely attract the young crowd and they are our target audience.

Q: Are you planning to switch to films?
A: Not exactly, I won't call it switching. I am part of two films which will be released soon. One is "Bhram" and the other is Subhash Sukla's "I am 24". I don't think at this point of time I will be shifting completely to films. That will depend largely upon the offers that I get.

Q: Many actors are opening up their own production houses, do you wish to do the same?
A: Haven't thought about it as yet.

Q: According to you, want kind of show will rule the market in the future --- family dramas or reality shows?
A: I think the audience is bored of family dramas that have dragged on for years now. I think reality shows will be the next happening things on television.

-(SAMPURN)

[neetz_kallu]

She's a small town girl with big dreams. It's precisely these dreams that brought Rohtak-born girl Sunaina Gulia to Mumbai. And ever since she landed in Mumbai, Sunaina has got ambitious by the day. After taking part in Miss India contest (2004), Sunaina took the Tellywood route. Sunaina will be seen in Star One's 'Dill Mill Gayye' - earlier titled 'Sanjeevani.'



"I play Anjali, who's one of Dean Dr.Shahsank Gupta's (Mohnish Bhel) daughter and she's one of the five interns. She's a very practical and ambitious girl, who dreams of becoming the head of Sanjeevani" said Sunaina.



When asked about her equation with her co-stars, she replied. "We are a great bunch. Not only do we have fun but we also create a ruckus on the sets. Things are going great since we have a youthful starcast." It's just not wit her young colleagues, Sunaina also shares a great rapport with acclaimed actor Mohnish Behl.



"He's an amazing guy. Normally, big stars just come on the sets, do their job and leave, but Mohnish is an exception. Initially I was a bit apprehensive but he's very humble and is always there to guide you. A key to success for any show is a healthy and free environment."



She might appear as a new face, but Sunaina has played the lead in serials like 'Kuch Love Kuch Masti,' 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na' and Kne Ghosh's 'Ada.' In between, she's also anchored a travel show ('Voyage').



Often models aren't rated much as actors. However, Sunaina has learnt this art from Anupam Kher's acting school. So is Anupam Kher a hard taskmaster? She replied, "Not at all. He's always been nice to us and he teaches himself," quips Haryanvi chori.



She was born in Haryana but Sunaina had the luxury of travelling to new places - courtesy her father's job. She's been to Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Kolkata and the entire south India. Later, she did her graduation in Mass Comm, Advertising and PR from Delhi and that's when she moved to Mumbai.