EID MUBARAK!!

Festivals add Colour to our otherwise routine lives. Festivities are moments of Togetherness and Joy that we share with our loved ones. Alike us, our favourite Actors of the Television World are also enthusiastic about their festivals and eagerly wait all year round to celebrate it in the best possible way irrespective of their busy schedule and hectic life style.

On the Eve of Eid, Rangmunch.TV brings to you the celebration mood of some  of the well known faces on Imagine TV.

Aasiya Kazi aka Kastur of Dharampatni: “Bakri Eid for me is a family festival. This day has a great significance in my life. I remember being with my cousins and friends the entire day. Eid reminds me of my lavish meals and loads of shopping. On this day I will be shooting but I look forward to spending a part of my day with family. I wish all my fans a very Happy Eid.”

Juhi Aslam aka Bharati of Baba Aiso Var Dhoondo: “I have always spent my Eids with my family. This time is no different. On this day, we do not make any goat sacrifices; instead, we donate grains and clothes to the orphans. I remember carrying on this ritual as a kid. I will be spending my Eid with my family. I wish all my viewers a very Happy Eid”

Nausheen Ali Sardar aka Santosh of Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga: “My Eids are always about friends and family. On Bakri Eid I invite my entire family, close friends for a nice non-vegetarian meal, and have a great time. When I was in school I remember getting Eidi even on Bakri Eid. My first expensive watch was from this Eidi and it is one of my priciest possession till date. I wish all my fans and viewers a very Happy Eid.”

Jannat Zubair Rahmani aka Isha of Haar Jeet: “I love Bakri Eid as there is a feast at my home where my mother makes yummy home cooked Biryani. We also have a lot of relatives who come home to wish us on this day. I love celebrating Eid as I get to do loads of shopping. I hope there is no shoot on Eid so that I can enjoy this day to the fullest.”

Rangmunch.TV too, wishes all its Readers EID MUBARAK!

Edited by:
Swati Ghosh
Rangmunch.TV

I, Me, Myself! - Harshad Chopra

We are back again this week, with our I, Me, Myself! A segment where your favourite actors look into their psyche and answer some questions that they haven't perhaps asked themselves as well in a while !!! The star we have picked this time is Harshad Chopra, your Mohan Gala from Dharampatni on Imagine TV, who answered the questions spontaneously as he felt that's when he gives in his best ! Over to Harshad... 

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   Rangmunch.TV: What is that you need to change about yourself?

   
   

   Harshad: I think I am very hard on myself. I follow a very strict discipline 

   when it comes to me and myself. May be if there is one thing that I need to 

   change it could be that.

   
   

   
   

   Rangmunch.TV: Do you crib and complain?

   
   

   Harshad: No, I don’t complain much.

   
   
   
   
   Rangmunch.TV: Do you take risks?

   
   
   Harshad: What seems like a risk to others has fortunately not been a risk in

   my case. Risks have always worked in my favour. So I don’t know, if it 

   counts as taking risks since, when you want to do something badly following 

   the path you want and doing it becomes easier.

   
   

   
   

   Rangmunch.TV: Do you thank people enough?

   
   

   Harshad: Yes, I do.
   
   
   
   
   Rangmunch.TV: What is the craziest thing you want to do?

   
   

   Harshad: I can’t tell you what is the craziest thing I want to do, but I can 

   tell you what's the craziest thing I have done so far, (continues after a 

   slight pause and says) I stole something and the person is still unaware.
   
   

   
   
   Rangmunch.TV: Who has had the greatest impact on your life?

   
   

   Harshad: Somewhere at the back of my mind I always knew I wanted to 

   be an actor. And a lot of people have impacted me, but if I can think of one 

   name it would be Salman Khan. I look upto him as my Mentor.

   
   

   
   

   Rangmunch.TV: Do you procrastinate (postpone things for the future)?

   
   

   Harshad: Well more than often (laughs). Infact there was a time when due 

   to the work timings, my bill payments use to keep getting delayed, be it my 

   mobile bill, the internet bill but thanks to technology and online bill 

   payments which has made life so much more simpler and easy for people 

   like us. 

   
   
   
   
   Rangmunch.TV: Do you let other people’s negativity effect you?

   
   

   Harshad: No, instead I have heard most people say, that I end up lifting 

   their moods up and turning them into positive souls (laughs).
   
   

   
   
   Rangmunch.TV: Do you smile more than you frown?

   
   

   Harshad: Well as you can see for yourself, I do smile more than I frown.

   (smiles wide)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Rangmunch.TV: Do you take time out for yourself?

   
   

   Harshad: To be honest I am a workaholic and when I am not shooting I like 

   to stay home. I am not a party animal and hence you will not see me 

   attending too many parties. After my pack up, I go back home and spend the 

   remaining hours with myself. I love working out and I owe that time to 

   myself. 

   
   
   
   
   Rangmunch.TV: Do you forgive yourself easily?

   
   
   Harshad: No, I am very hard on myself and self-discipline is most important 

   to me.

   
   
   
   
   Rangmunch.TV: Do you listen to your heart?

   
   

   Harshad: Since more than often I am unable to know the difference between 

   what my heart says and what my head does, I don’t know how to answer 

   this question best.

   
   

   
   

   Rangmunch.TV: Do you read enough?

   
   

   Harshad: (laughs and says) I only read my scripts.

   
   

   
   

   Rangmunch.TV: One thing you are grateful for in life.

   
   

   Harshad: Everything!! I am grateful for everything that life has bestowed 

   upon me.

   
   

   
   

   Do you feel you know Harshad better after this read ? Do let us know what 

   you thought about this particular interview!

   
   

   
   

   Interviewed and Edited by,

   
   

   Niharika Vidya Sagar &

   Swati Ghosh

   Rangmunch.TV

News Bar: The Week Forward

Here comes a brand new week and Rangmunch.TV brings you the tracks you could look forward to on your favorite shows across Channels.

Kuch Toh Log Kahenge

After a week, in the hospital, Nidhi is hurting. While she always knew she didnt want to become a doctor, Ashutosh's harshness is making her resolve stronger. The latest Promo shows him accusing of killing someone due to her negligence as a doctor. Will this make Nidhi emerge as a person who wants to prove herself right? Or will it bring down her confidence? Why does Nidhi get away with everything in front of Dr.Stoneheart, and why does his saying anything effect Nidhi so much? All this and more only on Kuch Toh Log Kahenge this week on Sony TV at 8:00 PM.

Balika Vadhu

Now that Anandi has learnt that Gauri is pregnant, and she has taken it upon herself that she will get the child all  the rights of a baby born in their household, how long will it be before she thinks about herself and fights for her own love?

Iss Pyaar Ko Kyaa Naam Doon?

The Maha Episode last night, showed Arnav and Khushi lost in a jungle after their car breaks down. While an otherwise harsh Arnav would have left Khushi stranded on the road and walked away, you see him, accompanying her making sure she reaches home safe. The episode ended with Arnav asking Khushi to go quiet for a moment, which she surprisingly does, only for Arnav to later realize she is no where in sight. Arnav clearly has started caring for everything this girl says and does. Is this the start of a new phase for Arnav and Khushi?

Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi 

Maan is injured after saving Geet from a couple of goons who to attack her and loot her off her jewelery. Maan's bangs his head against a tree, and he receives a severe cut on his left arm. Though Geet is concerned for Maan, he is more worried about her safety and well being. After ages the audience witnessed Maan adressing as himself Tumhara Maan ( your Maan) to Geet. Is Maan's memory returning? Before that, the fans have something else that excites them in store. The lovers, finally get to spend some intimate and private moments in a hut, somewhere in a village away from prying eyes. 

Dharampatni

The hustle and bustle of Mohan and Kastur's wedding continues into this week as well. How long before would it be when Mohan would accept Kastur as his wife and love her as well, is what has to be seen.

With a brand new week, and loads of stories to tell, the audience gear up to enjoy their favorite shows.

Written By,

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Rangmunch.TV

Shaadi ki Shehnaiyaan !!!

Your favourite jodi Mohan & Kastur from Dharampatni to embark on a beautiful journey together as man & wife!!

Naach Gaana, Mehendi, Sangeet, Doli, Baraat, & Band Baajaa…be a part of the wedding revelry of Mohan & Kastur starting 3^rd October 2011 only on Imagine TV. Like every girl, Kastur wishes that the biggest day of her life is as perfect as it can be. We had already mentioned earlier that the celebrations will have renowned TV personalities Mahi Vij and Jay Bhanushali , Karan Wahi and Mouni Roy and dance icons Dharmesh and Vrushali from Dance India Dance, performing at the sangeet & mehendi cermonies to up the glamour quotient which will culminate into a traditional Gujarati wedding ceremony. The Viewers will get to witness an hour long Special Sangeet Ceremony and shake a leg to some popular bollywood songs. We had also talked about a dance competition that will take place between Mohan and Kastur’s family, but that’s not all. There will also be a fashion show to decide who amongst them is the Superior side.

Speaking on the wedding festivities in Dharampatni, Saurabh Tewari, Head of Programming - Fiction at Imagine TV said, “The marriage between Mohan and Kastur is an integral part of this show. The concept of ‘Dharampatni’ is based on the vital role of a woman, in every man’s life; hence, this wedding is indicative of a turning point in both – Mohan and Kastur’s - life. We have also touched upon the fact that, in India, it is never a marriage of two people, but the unison of two families.”   

Mohan and Kastur wed in traditional Gujarati rituals considering the fire as witness, Kastur legally becomes the ‘Dharampatni’ of Mohan. While the Families prepare for a weeklong celebration to bring in the joyous day, it would be interesting to watch what happens next. Would Mohan trust the holy matrimonial bond Or would Kastur’s life change for the better or worst is yet to be seen.

Watch the flamboyant Mohan and the grounded girl Kastur take the plunge into matrimony on Imagine TV’s  ‘Dharampatni’ Monday to Thursday at 9.30p.m.

Edited by:

Swati Ghosh
Rangmunch.TV

Must Watch Shows - Dharampatni

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The Viewers will get to witness Mohan & Kastur's Sangeet Ceremony in the forth coming episode of Dharampatni that will be aired on 3rd October.

While Mohan's mother and the viewers are still trying to comprehend Mohan's sudden change of heart, he is determined about getting married to Kastur. Except for Mohan's mother, his entire family always desired this alliance, and hence they are not only happy with Mohan's decision but are also ensuring that they leave no stone un-turned as far as the wedding celebrations are concerned.

The Makers of the show have geared up for a Star-studded Sangeet Ceremony. We have come to know that known faces from the Television Industry like Mahi Vij, Jay Bhanushali and Karan Wahi will be performing in this episode. 

There is also going to be a Dance Competition between Kastur and Mohan's family which will be judged by none other than Dharmesh Yelande and Vrushali Chavan of Dance India Dance fame. If sources are to be believed, then both Dharmesh and Vrushali will also be performing on the famous dance number "Chamak Challo" from the movie Ra-One.

However, amidst all the glitz and glamour, will the darker side of Mohan get revealed to both the families? 

To know how the story unfolds & to enjoy the grand celebration of Mohan and Kastur's Sangeet Ceremony, do tune into Imagine TV on 3rd of October to watch a Dhamakedar episode of "Dharampatni".

Swati Ghosh

Rangmunch.TV

Rangmunch Diaries: Set-hopping Update – Day Two! Dharampatni!

The second day of our set-hopping adventure proved to be exhausting yet exhilarating.

We went to the sets of the recently launched NDTV Imagine show, Dharampatni, in which Harshad Chopra (Mohan) and Aasia Kazi (Kastur) play the leads. 

We spent some quality time with the director of the show, Waseem Sabir, who is also instrumental in setting it up. He was earlier associated with Maryada. He explained the concept of the show wherein a girl who is taught to perceive things in a certain way by her family (maika) finds it entirely different at her in-laws (sasural) and how she finds a balance between the two becomes the core around which the story of Dharampatni revolves. Right now, the foundation for the story is being laid down with utmost care.

It was great to catch up with Harshad Chopra aka Mohan in between shots. He was all pepped up about his character and proceeded to tell us why he was compelled to take up the big challenge of playing Mohan despite it looking similar to his earlier roles as Prem and Anurag. Lets just say while Prem and Anurag had a basic sense of right, there is more to Mohan than what meets the eye and not all of it is pleasant.

Forthcoming track:

This week the story paused at Mohan telling Kastur right to her face that he will not marry her and to add salt to the wound he proceeded to tell her quite bluntly as to why he considered her a mismatch for him.

The following scenes were being shot today:

Kastur’s parents visit Mohan’s house to fix up the marriage of Kastur and Mohan. Kastur’s parents and Mohan’s grandfather babuji are very excited about the alliance. Mohan’s mother, who was initially against her son’s marriage to Kastur, finally gives in to babuji’s wishes saying Mohan is his grandson and will follow whatever he has in mind for him. When Kastur’s father brings up the topic of all the rituals that are to be conducted during the course of the wedding ceremony, Mohan insists that he would prefer a simple court marriage instead.

In another scene, which was more of a mother-daughter moment being played out by Kastur and her mother, Kastur was blushing from all the playful teasing by her mother on her marriage being fixed with Mohan.

We are a little bit perplexed at what made Mohan change his mind about marrying Kastur. What do you think would have pushed Mohan and his mother to accept Kastur’s hand in marriage? Would the marriage take place?

Allow us to let you in on a little secret – Harshad Chopra confessed to having gobbled up more than twenty 5 star chocolates today. When we asked him if it was alright to have so much sweet in one day, he gave us a disarming smile and quipped, “teeth are all I have”.

On that happy and sweet note, Rangmunch team wishes the cast & crew of Dharampatni a fantastic run on the small screen.

Stay tuned for more updates of our set-hopping!

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