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Top 10 Bare body hunks on TV

We all are very well versed with the fact that the sweet and docile bahu’s rule the small screen. But no one can deny that it is the hot men of TV like Gurmeet Choudhary, Barun Sobti, Karan Wahi whose sheer presence is enough to drive the fans crazy. And when these actors go shirt less on-screen they set the temperatures soaring. Can’t blame them, their chiseled body and six- pack abs are so impressive, that you can’t help but feel weak-kneed.

Gurmeet Choudhary who is winning hearts in Zee TV’s Punar Vivah undoubtedly has one of the best physiques in the TV industry. From playing Lord Ram to portraying handsome and suave business tycoon Maan Singh Khurana, the actor has done many diverse roles on the small screen but what has remained constant in all his characters is his toned and chiseled body.

With huge biceps and great physique Karan Singh Grover became every girl’s prince charming. His popularity rose to new heights when he played Dr. Armaan in Dill Mill Gayye and his fans could not get enough of him. Though the actor limits himself from doing meaty roles on TV his fans just can’t stop themselves from hoping to see more of him.

Karan Tacker who is currently playing the role of a perfect husband Viren in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hain is one name, who has never failed to impress the audience with his toned physique. Though, Salman is famous for his stunt of taking off his shirt at the drop of a hat in Bollywood, Karan Tacker does that on TV.

He is just two shows old on TV but Karan Kundra has managed to prove his acting mettle. The actor has wooed his fans by the sculpture of his well toned body and is considered one of the good looking men on TV.

He plays the baddie Viraj Dobriyal on the small screen but no one can deny the fact that he has slowly and steadily become the most loveable villain of TV. It’s his style, charisma and great physique that sets him apart from the rest of the actors present on TV today.

Everyone knows that Harshad Chopda is a huge Salman Khan fan and considers him his idol. And looking at his muscles and abs there is no prize in guessing that he is truly a Salman Khan fan. Well balanced body complimented with good looks makes Harshad’s personality look marvelous.

Barun Sobti who plays the character of business tycoon Arnav Singh Raizada has a huge fan following. The actor has restricted himself from taking his shirt-off on the current show. But his fans can never forget his character Shravan from Baat Hamari Pakki Hai where he was seen taking off his shirt umpteen number of times. Here is a video where the actor is seen shaking a leg on the famous dance number Munni Badnam.

Karan made people go crazy when they saw him back on television flexing his muscles after his cute boy next door image in teenage drama Remix. They never thought he could become something like that. Karan lost his cute guy image after showing a well structured body in Dill Mill Gayye and several other shows.

With his cute dimples Vishal Karwal went ahead to win millions of hearts on and off-screen when he participated in Splits Villa. And that is the reason that after winning Splits Villa the actor had no looking back and bagged one project after another. With wide chest Vishal Karwal flaunts well balanced abs which are neither too flashy nor too skinny. And this is the reason.

The fans loved hated his evil tactics on Hitler Didi but the actor has one of the best physiques on the small screen. The actor is seen leaving no stone unturned in showing off his well built body and is often seen shirtless on screen.

Top ten young mothers on small screen

It has been a trend, where the show takes leap and the actress grows years older. However, they are TV beauties portraying mothers on screen as they say ‘Acting ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega’. Today, we bring you the top ten mothers, who are ruling the small screen. Here you go…

In spite of so many leaps in Pavitra Rishta, Ankita Lokhande aka Archana seems growing younger by every passing day. A mother of five looks as equal to her adolescent kids, all thanks to the make up artiste. She is sacrificing, caring and sometimes unreal mother. However; she stood amidst the most popular face on TV today.

It’s definitely not for the first time, Sakshi Tanwar aka Priya of Bade Achhe Laggte Hain is portraying a mother. She essayed a mother in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and did a justice to the role. Similarly, in Bade Achhe, she is a stylish mother to a small kid. All in all, she is perfect!

Shweta Tiwari aka Sweety of Parvarrish Kuch Khattee Kuch Meetthi plays a typical loud punjabi mother to her teenage children. Being a mother in real life too, her acting always has relativity to every situation.

Mona Singh aka Mona of Kya Huaa Tera Vaada can be rated as a perfect mother too. In spite of going through lot of hurdles, she takes up all the responsibilities with a simple smile and no complications.

After essaying Jhansi Ki Rani, it was a challenge for Kratika to essay a mother and a step mother too in Punar Vivah. But the actress accepted the offer and is so far doing justice to the character of Aarti. Resulting in Kratika as the first young step mother on screen.

Keerti Nagpure aka Siddhi Malik of Parichay is mother to a twins. But the issue lies as she is unaware of one of her kids. Therefore, sometimes she gets into a tussle with her own kid thinking that he is someone else’s kid. In short she is a confused mother yet.

Hina Khan aka Akshara of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai can be called as a sweet mother. She takes care of her kid and also sings Loorie for him. Or else we can say she has a bigger heart as in spite of having her own child on screen, she is inclined towards adopting another girl child.

We can call Narayani Shashtri aka Gulabia of Phir Subah Hogi a very hardworking mother. Narayani for the first time is essaying a role of a mother to a grown up daughter. She is trying hard to do justice with the role for which she also brought some physical changes in her in real. In the show she essays a very protective and a revolting mother.

Akanksha Singh is another example of an actor, who takes up role without bothering to get typecast. She is just 21 and is essaying the role of a loving and caring widow mother.

Tina Dutta aka Iccha of Uttaran can be strictly called as a scarifying mother. She has given all her happiness away since the show started.

Lata’s voice missing in Yash Chopra’s next

Yash Chopra’s soul sister, muse and self-proclaimed ‘Mata Saraswati’- reincarnated Lata Mangeshkar isn’t singing in the director’s new venture. It’s a first in his long and illusturious career as a filmmaker. From the time Yash Chopra turned producer-director in 1973 with ‘Daag’, Lataji’s voice has been integral to his creativity and cinema right until his last directorial venture ‘Veer-Zaara’.

In a conversation Yashji gushed, “Lataji has always been so kind to me. She can never say no to me. As long as I am there and she’s there she’ll continue to sing for my films. She’s a legend beyond all human definition of the word. She’s my sister and I’m so proud of her. That’s why I say she’s one singer who doesn’t follow music, music follows her. When I see her I feel very small and humbled. There’re no words to describe her. She’s truly the ‘Bharat Ratna’. I’m blessed to have her love.”

To therefore find Lataji’s name missing from the credits of a new Yash Chopra film would be shock to the audience. While Yash Chopra refrained from any comments a source close to the new project reveals that the decision to bypass Lataji was taken by Aditya Chopra and the rest of the team.

Says the source, “Yash Chopra was adamant that Lataji sing. It’s a commitment he has made to her and to himself.Yashji’s new film’s music composer A R Rahman and lyricist Gulzar were also keen to bring together the Jiya jale jaan jale ‘Lataji-AR-Gulzar’ team together once again. But the rest of the crew felt Lataji’s voice didn’t match Katrina Kaif’s voice at all. They regretfully decided to make do without Lataji’s voice.”‘

When one touched base with Lataji on the matter she had no clue why she was not singing for the new Yash Chopra film . “I don’t now know what Yashji has in mind for me. If he calls me I will go without a second thought. He’s very dear to me, like my brother. Whether I sing for his new film or not doesn’t take away my love for him. Maybe there’s nothing suitable for me this time.”

Apparently Yash Chopra, who is known to be an extremely simple and emotional soul, has not been able to face up to Lataji after this painful swerve away from the voice that added so much to his cinema.

Some of Lataji’s memorabilia for Yash Chopra:

Jab bhi jee chahe nayi duniya basaa lete hain log- Daag

Jo baat ishaaron mein kahi tum nahin samjhe – Joshila 

Kabhi kabhi mere dil mein – Kabhi Kabhi

Mere ghar aye ek nanhi pari – Kabhi Kabhie

Tu mere saath rahega munne – Trishul

Meri dooron se aaye baaraat – Kala Patthar

Yeh kahan aa gaye hum – Silsila

Om namah shivay – Mashaal

Hum chup hain – Faasle

Meri aankhen hain aapki aankhen – Vijay

Tu saawan main pyaas piya – Parampara

Tu mere saamne – Darr

Dil to pagal hai dil deewaana hai – Dil To Pagal Hai 

Tere liye – Veer Zara

Fan books theatre for Sridevi’s comeback

If you had forgotten the lengths a fan would go for his/her screen idol, a Sridevi admirer is setting a new benchmark. Rajan Naidu, a resident of Andheri East, is proudly flaunting a receipt these days. Before you wonder, it’s his receipt for booking an entire screen much before his idol Sridevi’s English Vinglishreleases.

Last month, after watching the trailer of the actress’s comeback movie, the fan headed to make to get his tickets even before the advance booking starts early October. And not just a seat for himself, Naidu has booked the entire screen in Maxus theatre for the 7.30 pm show.

There have been tales of fans standing in long queues for hours at a stretch to get tickets for films featuring their favourite stars. But booking an entire screen in advance isn’t something one has heard in quite a while. The theatre, located in Andheri East, has a seating capacity of 290 and Naidu has even paid `5000 as advance payment, which almost entitles him to have a private screening of the movie English Vinglish.

This screening is open for Naidu’s friends and family. His favourite star Sridevi is making a comeback after almost 15 years and Naidu considers it a big occasion to celebrate with near and dear ones. He has even put out an open invitation on his social networking and microblogging profiles for any Sridevi fan to join him at the screening. Till now, a lot of friends and family have confirmed to be present on the ‘D’ day, which means at least 107 seats will definitely be occupied.

All said and done, it is time to wait and watch whether Sridevi herself will grace the occasion.

I am ready for marriage: Priyanka Chopra

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is looking forward to Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoorwedding, says that she is ready to settle down, but is unable to find her Mr. Right.

“From the age of four I have been waiting to get married. I am ready for it. My mom, dad are also ready but the only problem is I am not getting Mr. Right. So that is a technical problem,” Priyanka told reporters when asked if she is planning to settle down too.

Priyanka, who has turned a singer, was talking at an event to unveil her first single ” In My City”.

Meanwhile, Saif and Kareena are likely to tie the knot Oct 16, and expressing her happiness for them, Priyanka said: “It is a beautiful thing that she is getting married. I feel it is the most beautiful beginning of a new journey. To me, Saif and Kareena make a wonderful lovable couple. I am looking forward to their marriage.”

However, neither Saif nor Kareena has confirmed their wedding date yet.

I am comfortable in my world: Katrina

 

Her phenomenal rise to super-stardom almost looks like a slice of celluloid dream. With an enviable determination, Katrina Kaif has pushed boundaries of excellence for herself and that has translated into mega hits, brand endorsements and a loyal fan following.

Even though she started her tryst with cinema on a shaky ground following the debacle of her debut film Boom, she chased success with grit and hardwork. She’s a picture of poise when you meet her and she quickly settles down for a chat. She has ‘warm memories’ of her earlier visits to Ahmedabad and talks about her ‘wonderful drive from Vadodara to Ahmedabad’ with much fondness.

Contrary to popular perception that she lived in the UK in her growing up years, Katrina alongwith her mother and siblings actually travelled from one country to another in her growing up years. So, how has life changed for her? She says, “Now I do have a sense of security. There is an inner sense of calmness. I am comfortable in my world. I am self-sufficient. I am in Mumbai since I was 18 and that’s the longest I have stayed in a city. Now I have a home here and I have work. So, in that sense I feel rooted.”

Today, she is considered as one of the top actors of B-Town. How would she dissect her success mantra? “For all that I have achieved, I would give 33 % each to hard work, passion and destiny.” She pushes her hair and adds with a laugh, “In that sense, I have credited all these three elements. I always feel one could be very hard-working but if destiny/luck doesn’t give him/her that edge then it’s difficult to get success.”

What keeps her going day after day putting on the make-up, remembering the lines and facing the camera? “I am really passionate about creating something beautiful. I love doing a film and creating something wonderful for all times to come. I find films a very powerful medium. You can leave everything behind and walk into a theatre and experience a beautiful world,” she says.

For a long time, her lack of knowledge of Hindi was her liability. But she is not the one who would leave any stones unturned to claim her share of success. Ask her about her comfort level now in speaking in Hindi, she says, “I speak to my staff in Hindi. Yes, initial years I had a tough time. But then I was determined to learn the language. Even now, if I am going out in the evening and I have long dialogue for the next day shoot, I come back home and practice my lines.”

In her career spanning a decade, the industry has undergone much transformation. How has the changes affected her as an actor? “The audiences have grown bigger. Today it’s a varied canvas. We have the freedom to do different kind of films. There is much more scope to try out things. I am yet to watch Kahaani but the film has got such rave reviews and that kind of appreciation shows that there’s scope for films with an ‘individual’ touch,” says Katrina who still feels overwhelmed by the response of her recent releases.

In addition to her enviable professional success, her personal life has also been under a scanner? How does she take it all? “I don’t get bothered about all the talk about personal life. In the beginning, it used to bother me. But not now. I concentrate on my work and let the negativity keep away from me,” she says with a touch of firmness in her voice.

And in between shooting, endorsements and shows when she finds time, she finds “traveling, experiencing cultures and meeting people without trappings very beautiful and enjoyable.”

Salman Khan to march with paramilitary troops

Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who played a RAW agent in his last film Ek Tha Tiger, will join the ranks of paramilitary ITBP troops for a half-marathon in New Delhi next month.

The 46-year-old actor will flag off the half-marathon called ITBP Run for the Nation on October 7 from the Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium here and is expected to run a few miles with the troopers to emphasise that youth should join the security forces.

Salman is expected to be joined by a host of other celebrities and sportstars including Olympic bronze medal winner Yogeshwar Dutt at the half-marathon. The actor has also recently recorded a promotional clip appealing to the youth to join the run in large numbers.

“We need to tell the people and the youth of the country about ITBP. We need young blood to join this elite force… Salman has appealed for the same cause. He will be flagging off the marathon on October 7,” ITBP chief Ranjit Sinha told reporters.

The Director General also honoured Dutt for his feat of bagging a bronze in the 60kg free-style event in the London Olympics. “I feel honoured to be awarded by a paramilitary force like ITBP and I appeal to the youth to join the half-marathon on October 7. Afterall, youth is the power of the country,” Dutt told PTI on the sidelines of the ITBP event where he was presented with a shawl and citation. Dutt holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police in Haryana. The October 7 half-marathon will be of 21.09 kms while the shorter version will be of 3kms.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is celebrating its golden jubilee year of raising this year and the half-marathon is part of these celebrations. The force was raised in 1962 to counter the Chinese aggression and at present the about 60,000 personnel strong force guards the 3,488km long Sino-Indian border.

The troops, who are called Himveers as they are deployed at icy heights and sub-zero temperatures, have undertaken an Everest expedition and a river rafting voyage in the Ganges earlier this year as part of the raising day celebrations.

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