Diwali Dil(li)-walon Ki!!!

Rangmunch.TV brings to you some fond memories of Diwali celebrations shared by some of the hottest men of Small Screen!!

Karan Tacker aka Viren in Ek Hazaron Mein Meri Behna Hai

My Dad is from Delhi, but we have been staying in a nuclear family in Mumbai for last 25 years now. However, since my extended family, my grandparents are from Delhi, so we keep going back every time during Diwali. You get that mitti ka diya, usme, I think sarson ka tel hota hai .That whole smell of mitti and sarson is a very firm reminder of Diwali. Even when I light it in Bombay, it just reminds me of the time we as kids used to light the whole house in Delhi with diyas. Yeh sab bachon ke kaam hote the. Jaise he andhera hota tha, hum sab jaake diye jalate the. We had huge house in Delhi, because of joint family and all, so it felt really good doing all activities together. We used to have a huge Diwali dinner at my Dadi’s house. I have very fond memories of that. One delicacy that I look forward to and is a must during Diwali is Jhonny Walker Black Label, provided one can handle it (says laughingly).

Mohnish Behl aka Dr. Ashutosh in Kuch Toh Log Kahenge

I wish my family's happiness this Diwali. I think one should burst crackers only for enjoyment and not for competition and status issue. Wishing all my fans a very  happy and  prosperous Diwali.Have a safe Diwali, and take care of yourself and your family .

Sameer Soni aka Kunal Chopra in Parichay

I celebrate Diwali with my family in Delhi and this year is no different. Diwali is one such occasion where all family and friends get together and enjoy spending time with each other.I wish all my fans a happy Diwali and may there be joy and happiness during this divine festival.

Samir Sharma aka Dev in Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi

Generally we celebrate Diwali with our entire family, but this time my parents are not coming down, so its going to be just my wife and me. I probably will be shooting all day tomorrow as well. We may visit friends and have a quiet dinner later. The best childhood memories I have of Diwali are those that we celebrated when we were in Delhi. We used to live in a colony where there would be around sixty-seventy families and we kids would get together and burst loads of crackers, and then cousins would also come over. Things are different now however after moving to Mumbai, mainly because I think I have out grown the phase of wanting to burst crackers and spending money on the same (laughs). I wish everyone a very safe and a pollution free Diwali. The whole idea behind Diwali is celebrating the victory of Good over Evil, so always keep that in mind, and don't forget to enjoy yourself!!!

Rangmunch.TV wishes all its readers and their loved ones a very happy and safe Diwali!!!!

Interviewed by:

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Edited by:

Navyanka Varma

Rangmunch's awww and hawww moments the week ...!!!

For all those of you that watched shows this week and went through certain emotions ... Rangmunch.TV brings in a segment where we give you a quick re-cap of the same ..

Water Crisis....

Ek Hazaro main meri behena hai this week has been all about cute moments and celebrations with Viren and Jeevika getting engaged, the families coming close, and with Manvi also accepting Viren as her Jeeju to be all seems hunky dory. A midst the Karvachauth celebrations, you finally see a twist in the tale! Viren is the one who ends up giving Manvi that life safer gulp of water!sigh! So says the promo! will it happen that way? Or wont it .. lets wait and watch ...

This comes out as the Haww moment of the week !!!

Silver lining in a Soap Packet...

While, Payal teases Khushi and asks her if she will ever find a man who will fulfill her stupid fantasies, you see later in the episode how Arnav silently slips two silver coins into a detergent packet, after Khushi buys 20 packs of Miss.Chamko Powder hoping to win a silver coin in one of them !!! 

It was endearing to see Mr. Broody, melt, and finally turn Mr. Cheesy only for the sake of his lady love on Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon!

This surely makes it the awwww moment of the week on Rangmunch!!

Sukir-Tee ya Tee...

After seeing Sukirti don a double role in Pyar ki yeh ek kahani on StarOne, as both Pia and Maithilee, this week we get to see the return of Maithilee in a new avtar ! For all those that thought, Maithlee and Tee are dead, this was a shock, considering, Tee reveals her self as Maithilee and also narrates the entire Abhayendra-Maithilee love story !!! 

While Rangmunch went hawww after the moment, I am sure, most others did too ...!!!

Chatt pe Romance...

Telepathy, is their favorite mode of communication! Maan and Geet on Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi have proved it again! Since their entire family is at loggerheads, Maan and Geet barely get any time to spend with one another these days.. However, the lovers did manage to steal a few moments together on the terrace of their house, away from prying eyes where the two married lovers romance away under the dark sky adorned with stars !!!

Awwww... need we say more?

Cow!!! But how ????

After learning, she is married to a Halwai (sweet-shop owner), Sandhya looks at a cow, and realizes she is no different ... as she compares the sindoor to the tilak, her bangles to the anklets on the cow, and her mangalsutra to the cows neck piece she tries to set it free, but the cow doesn't budge and that reminds her of a conversation with her mother and feels bad at her fate! She so didn't ask for all this, we at Rangmunch dont disagree... 

Hawww at Sandhya's imagination !!!!!

Damad ho toh aisa ...


Priya and Ram cant stop fighting and are constantly reminding one another they have been tied together by force. But this week, while Priya fasts for Ram during Karwa Chauth, in turn actually saving his life, Ram does his bit by standing up for Priya and her father by letting him know he will exercise all rights over him as a son-in-law who is like a son..!!


We say awwww for one last time before closing for this week!

I hope you guys enjoyed reading this Sunday piece! Rangmunch will be back next week with more such moments !!! Have a great Sunday !

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Rangmunch.TV

Sukirti Kandpal Shoots despite illness!

All of us love our favorite characters on screen and cant do without them even for a day. The actors also on their part do their bit, in bringing us the best they can. When we fall ill, we obviously rest. But the Actors in the TV land have a different story to tell. The compelling tracks and the constant presence of the leads forces actors to shoot round the clock.

The latest victim of the same being, Sukirti Kandpal, who plays the role of Pia in Pyar ki yeh ek Kahani on StarOne. Sukirti, has been detected with a kidney stone, and is in acute pain, but she continues to shoot. When we got to know of the news we sent our best wishes to Sukirti to which she promptly responded "Thank you for the wishes, the pain is unbearable, and I will take an off if things get worse." For now she is being a strong girl.

We at Rangmunch wish Sukirti a speedy recovery and hope she gets time to rest and recuperate!  After all we don't want pain troubling this bubbly girl for too long!

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Rangmunch.TV

Wish a star: Happy Birthday Rajeev Khandelwal

It takes him less than 10 seconds to make any woman go weak in her knees! He has made a name and a mark for himself both in the TV and Movie industry. With an unconventional debut Aamir behind him and a more recent Soundtrack to follow up, after a hit TV series like Kahin Toh Hoga where he had women of all ages go gaga over him, Rajeev Khandelwal is all set to blaze up the screens with the second season of Sach Ka Saamna on StarOne.

Rajeev celebrates his birthday today and we at Rangmunch take this opportunity to wish the star a very happy year ahead!

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Rangmunch.TV

A Director is “The Navigator” of the Ship – Rahul Agarwal!

Here is a video where you can catch Rahul explaining a scene to Drashti and Ahwaan during a sequence.

Rangmunch.TV: What prompted you to choose the Media world as a profession?

Rahul: In school, I was always inclined towards extra-curricular activities like drama, elocution, debates, sports, origami, participating in dance competitions, that prompted me to explore my creative talent during my growing up years.

When watching movies, I always had this feeling that someone is watching the actors and keeping an eye on everything around like a secret detective. However, when I grew up, I realised that the secret detective was none other than a “camera.”

So I joined as an Apprentice Director Assistant in Mr. Anupam Kher’s company, and while learning the craft of film-making I realized the potential of the medium as the most expressive one. That’s how I chose media as my profession.

Rangmunch.TV: “A Director is like the Captain of a Ship”, your take on this statement.

Rahul: Being a part of the television industry, I will comment on this statement. Today a Director is divided into two parts, mainly a Creative Director who along with channel and writer brainstorms the story and screenplay, while the other is the Director (someone like Me) who convincingly shoots all of that and enhances the vision of the script. He conceives the characters, and keeps the flow of the story and scenes intact. So a Director is “The Navigator” of the Ship.

Rangmunch.TV: You work as a Freelancer. Have you ever thought of being associated with a Production House? If not, why?

Rahul: I haven’t been approached by any Production House to join them hahhaha! Indian markets don’t have this trend yet of hiring in-house Directors’. Also as a freelancer one has the freedom to choose one’s own project as per his will and time.

Rangmunch.TV: As a Director, what are those few criteria’s that you look into when taking up a new show?

Rahul: Well a couple of things. Firstly which Production House is producing it and which Channel will be airing it.

The creatives of the show are equally important and above all the content. It has to be challenging. If its an ongoing show, I weigh the pros and cons and see how I can enhance the show as a whole.

Rangmunch.TV: One show “then & now” which you would love to be a part of?

Rahul: Every now and then there comes a show which I as a director would have liked to do. I would have love to be a part of many shows in the past which Yash Raj Films had produced such as Khote Sikkay and Mahi Way. Currently I like the new show “Bade Acche Lagte Hain”.  After a long time I have seen a show with good content.

Rangmunch.TV: You have directed shows like Dahejj, Maayka, Bhaskar Bharti, Dil Mil Gaye & most recently Geet Hui Sabse Parayi? Which of these shows have given you the maximum creative satisfaction?

Rahul: I don’t want to sound cliché, but “I love all my shows.” Actually I have grown as a technician and as a person with all my shows. Each and every show has been different, and given me creative satisfaction as a Director. And its not just the show, its also the people working in them which makes each and every show special.

Rangmunch.TV: Does a strong script & good actors make a Director’s job easy?

Rahul: Yes and No .

Rangmunch.TV: Who do you idealise in the field of Direction?

Rahul: I don’t idealise any one per say. But I do have my personal favourites from yester years like Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Raj Kumar Santoshi, Mukul Anand. In the recent times I like Raj Kumar Hirani, Mani Ratnam, Rohit Shetty.

Rangmunch.TV: After Direction, Production is usually the next gradual progression. Will we see you produce a show in the near future?

Rahul: Why just produce a show, I would like to be known as a Filmmaker.

Rangmunch.TV: How important is it for you to feel connected to fans?


Rahul: Connecting to fans today is like seeing the audiences’ reaction during a play....Instant! So it makes the journey lot more exciting.

Rangmunch.TV: Describe “Rahul the Director” & “Rahul the person” in one word or sentence.

Rahul: Rahul the Director is always in search of Perfection, while Rahul the person- let that be personal.

Rangmunch.TV: If you were not a Director, then what would you be?

Rahul: Maybe a Doctor as my father wanted me to be, or Fashion Stylist and have my own label.

Rangmunch.TV: Your greatest accomplishment till date.

     Rahul: When I became a  

    Director and saw my 
    name being aired for  the 
    1^st time.

Rangmunch.TV: How soon can we see Rahul Agarwal back with his Creative Vision on small screen?

Rahul: Soon!

We at Rangmunch.TV, would like to Thank Rahul Agarwal for this candid interview.

Interviewed & edited by:

Swati Ghosh

Rangmunch.TV

Just Dance : Friendship is in the Air!!!

Just Dance not only served as a platform to promote Dance but also united two friends.


Well in the recent past, we did hear stories about how two strong friends of Bollywood, Farah Khan & Shahrukh (Badshah) Khan had fallen apart for reasons best known to them.

However, we now hear that they have finally put behind their differences and have once again joined hands and become friends. All Thanks to Just Dance. The channel was shooting it's Grand Finale episode in Filmcity, Goregaon when the camera captured SRK nudging and poking Farah on stage till she gave up and hugged him back!

Rangmunch.TV brings to you some captivating moments from the sets of STAR Plus' show JUST DANCE where both Farah Khan (judge) and SRK (celebrity guest) PATCHED UP!

We hope their friendship continues to hold strong and go long!!

Compiled by:

Swati Ghosh

Rangmunch.TV

I, Me, Myself! – Samir Sharma

Rangmunch brings to you a heart to heart talk with Samir Sharma who has won millions of hearts with his endearing performance as Dev in a popular television show, ‘Geet Hui Sabse Parayi’ on StarOne. It is about time we knew Samir, the person.

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

Samir Sharma: Life itself! (Smiles)

Rangmunch.TV: One thing that is missing in your life at this moment?

Samir Sharma: What I miss most right now is travel. I love to drive on highways and travel and see the world. Unfortunately, in this profession one doesn’t get to do that. But, we do travel when the show requires. Added to that, I would love to do a travel food show. I am a big foodie and dream of doing something on that line.

Rangmunch.TV: Is first impression always the last impression for you?

Samir Sharma: No, I always give a second chance to people. In this industry where you get to be with people 12-14 hrs a day, judging them will only make you end up with enemies.

Rangmunch.TV: Are you politically correct?

Samir Sharma: I am not political, and that is correct. (Laughs)

Rangmunch.TV: Do you take risks?

Samir Sharma: Yes, I do. The biggest risk I took was entering this industry. I was working in an advertising firm, and leaving that and coming here was a risk. Fortunately, that risk paid off.

Rangmunch.TV: What is your biggest fear?

Samir Sharma: My biggest fear is to go through life and not make any sense in it.

Rangmunch.TV: What do you think you need to change about yourself?

Samir Sharma: I am very lazy and need to get off my a**(sorry for using that word) but I really need to exercise and become more active. Well, I may look thin but am not fit. I need to change that.

Rangmunch.TV: Do you thank people enough?

Samir Sharma: Unfortunately, No. One needs to thank people enough.

Rangmunch.TV: So if you need to thank someone now, who would that be?

Samir Sharma: Really? How big is your web site and how many pages can you afford to fill with my thank you’s (has a hearty laugh) Well, most people don’t thank their parents enough. One should thank them for all the sacrifices and contribution they have done. So for me it’s the parents.

Rangmunch.TV: Do you look a lot into the mirror?

Samir Sharma: NOT AT ALL! Infact I’m one of the guys who even runs away from the make-up guy unless it is really needed and that too if it comes from the director.

Rangmunch.TV: Do you believe everything happens for a reason?

Samir Sharma: I don’t think I have seen enough life to either agree or refute that. I like to believe that things happen for a reason.

Rangmunch.TV: What are you proud of?

Samir Sharma: I am proud of the fact that I could defy the people who said that I shouldn’t join the industry. I came and made a place for myself and for that achievement, I am certainly proud.

Rangmunch.TV: Do you listen to your heart?

Samir Sharma: I try to most of the time. But, mind does come in the way and starts the confusion. One does not know whether it is the mind or the heart speaking.

Rangmunch.TV: Are you a Director’s Actor?

Samir Sharma: Depends. If I am sure of what I am doing then no, and if I am a bit confused about a certain shot then definitely I take Director’s cue.

Rangmunch.TV: Does too much negativity get to you and how do you cope with that?

Samir Sharma: Yes, negativity does get to me so to avoid I get away from the situation or if that does not work, I put on my head phone and listen to music.

Rangmunch.TV: What kind of music do you like to hear?

Samir Sharma: I listen to all kinds of music. Ranging from classical to western classical, bollywood, trance, and techno, I listen to all.

Rangmunch.TV: Do you read?

Samir Sharma: (Laughs) Ask my wife that. She has strictly told me to buy another house with bedrooms dedicated only to books.

Rangmunch.TV: What kind of books do you read?

Samir Sharma: Again all kinds, whichever piques my curiosity. My favourite genre is science fiction. Though I didn’t do much of science in school, I am currently enjoying reading on quantum physics - a book called “A short history of nearly everything”, wish someone had given me this book in school. This book has given me so much knowledge, it is amazing.

Rangmunch.TV: What is the one thing about Samir people don’t know?

Samir Sharma: If they don’t know, then it’s for a reason and I want to keep it that way. (Then brushing it off in a light manner he goes on to say) I am a big FOODIE and I love to cook.

Rangmunch.TV: If you have to describe Samir Sharma in one word or a sentence, what would that be?

Samir Sharma: Hmm…lets say 2 words…Acquired Taste.

Hope you all enjoyed reading this segment and knowing Samir a bit more than you already do. Isn't he fun to know? We certainly feel so. 


Special Thanks to Mr. Samir Sharma from the entire team of Rangmunch.TV, for taking time out from his busy schedule and doing this interview for us.

Interviewed by:

Swati Ghosh

Niharika Vidya Sagar

Edited by:

Navyanka Varma


Rangmunch.TV

Just Dance Grand Finale - The Countdown has now Begun!!!

'Just Dance' has already tapped its way to the top among Weekend non-fiction programs with an average season rating of 3.0; while its debutant celebrity-judge Hrithik Roshan has been catapulted to the top of the popularity charts, according to the latest CIL (Characters India Like) study. The show also recently won the Best reality show award at ITA & host Ayushmaan won the best host on television award.

The three Finalists of Just Dance - Ankan Sen (left), Karan Khanna (middle), Surjeet Bansal (right)

Only one of the three finalists - Kolkata’s Ankan Sen, Delhi’s Surjeet Bansal and Mumbai’s Karan Khanna can win the Grand Finale - but not before he wins the hearts of viewers who can send in their votes through voting lines that opened on 25th September at 2230 hrs and will remain open till 28th September at 2230hrs. Viewers’ choice will account for 50% of the verdict.

The winner apart from earning the chance of a lifetime to match steps with Hrithik Roshan, will also get to drive away a brand new Maruti Suzuki Swift and a prize amount of Rupees One Crore.

Judges Farah Khan, Vaibhavi Merchant and host Ayushmaan will be joined by Hrithik and his family for the extravagant night that will pay a special tribute to the legendary Shammi Kapoor. What's more, the finale will have its fair share of celebrity presence from tinsel town with Bollywood heartthrobs like Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Rakesh Roshan and the rest of Hrithik’s family flocking in to cheer the top three!

“Dancing is like dreaming with your feet! It's been one great dream to be part of this show and I just can't wait for the finale,'' said Hrithik Roshan, who judged the show that has become the first truly pan-India talent competition being beamed in various languages including Malayalam and Tamil.

Nitin Vaidya, Business Head for Star India’s Hindi channels said, “The finale will span two-and-half-hours and viewers can feel the build up to the final climax. The finale will be fitting tribute to the very expression of dance and the winner will get to perform alongside Roshan.”

The Top 12 contestants along with the three Judges Farah, Hrithik , Vaibhavi and Host Ayushmaan

The show's top 12 contestants will return to the stage to the Ganesh Hegde choreographed finale act for Hrithik.

So viewers get ready to be treated to a dance extravaganza beyond imagination this Saturday, 1^st of October at 9pm only on Star Plus. Also witness who will win the ultimate opportunity of a lifetime to perform with Hrithik Roshan!

Edited by:

Swati Ghosh

Rangmunch.TV

The Resurrection of HUM: Maaneet !!!

Today’s episode left me with mixed emotions. I was overwhelmed since after a very long time I saw Maaneet for almost 15 minutes and the entire episode was nothing less than a visual treat. However the news of the show coming to an end and the idea of not seeing Maaneet on-screen at some point in time did dampen my spirit for a while. However I could not hold myself back from penning down my thoughts about the episode that left me spell bound. 

                    

“Geet kaalash ko gira kar ek baar phir meri zindagi mein pravesh karo”  Geet’s patience and perseverance paid off today. These words from Maan put an end to Geet’s desolation. She finally won her love, her Maan and for us “HUM” is back.

Apparently for me it was more of Geet’s victory than Maan’s. Earlier whenever Geet came across any difficulty, she always had Maan to fall back on. However, this time around destiny played cruel and not only took away Maan who was her pillar of strength, but brought him back as a challenge in Geet’s life by erasing every memory of hers from his mind.

Such is the irony of life that the Man who once gave her the most beautiful memories around which her world revolved had become completely oblivious to her being and Geet had to patiently and persistently make a way back into his life.

For me, Geet is an epitome of Love, Hope, Strength and Positivity. After Maan lost his memory, it was Geet’s self belief & confidence in her love, which gave the strength to hold on to her relationship, irrespective of Maan’s behaviour towards her.

Besides having conviction in her own self, she never lost faith in her Babaji. Usually when faced with so many trials in life, people tend to lose hope and question the very existence of God. But with every tough situation, Geet’s faith in Babaji ONLY grew stronger which in turn gave her the strength and courage to overcome life’s hurdles.

Even now when Maaneet have finally reunited, we should not forget that it is Geet who has all over again won the love & respect of Maan as he is still unable to recall any of the past memories of their journey together.

With Maan making his way back in Geet’s life is good enough a reason for her to look forward to a new dawn.

“What I need to live has been given to me by earth. Why I need to live has been given to me by YOU” ~ Anon

Swati Ghosh

Rangmunch.TV

Arnav Singh Raizada...A Vulnerable Man with an Iron Mask !!

“You can close your eyes to the things you do not want to see, but you cannot close your heart to the things you do not want to feel.” ~ Johnny Depp.

In the last few episodes, Arnav’s vulnerability completely moved me and yesterday I could not stop the tears from flowing down my eyes.

One could see the pain in Arnav’s eyes not only because of the guilt that he was undergoing for what he said to Khushi but also because that is so not him.

Arnav is a man with a golden heart, but the flashes from his past gives us a hint that he is a bruised soul. Incidents from his past may have forced him to hide behind a mask, as he believes that portrayal of emotions is a sign of weakness. Under no circumstances will he allow the world to know the real him or play with his emotions.

However, Khushi Kumari Gupta from the very beginning had unknowingly stirred all these emotions in Arnav, which he thought he had buried over the years. How much ever he tried to remain unaffected by her presence, he had very little success in doing so. He hates Khushi not because she has wronged him but because she in some way or the other compels him to confront his inner self and triggers his conscience to acknowledge what is right and wrong.

On the face of it Arnav may be a strong, powerful, shrewd and a hardhearted man but deep down he is extremely vulnerable who is prone to all human instincts and emotions like any one of us and in Khushi’s presence they surface easily.

I strongly believe that one can fake to the world but not to oneself. Arnav in trying to do so is not only hurting all those around him but is “harming” himself. Probably he is one such person who is in dire need of a companion but he has completely isolated himself and become a "LONER." He is neither able to let go of things nor is he able to forgive himself easily. While apologizing to Khushi was the need of the hour, it also revealed the vulnerable side of him, which he was so desperately trying to hide.

Every time I see Arnav and the pain that he has been living with all these years, my heart bleeds for him. While he has locked himself within the darkness of his own beliefs and insecurities, Khushi could be the key to his heart and be the one to set him “FREE.”

Swati Ghosh

Rangmunch.TV