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TV actors share warm memories of Janmashtami celebrations during childhood  By Rajesh Ahuja As the country gears up for the celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami,  actors from the world of television today shared warm memories of Janmashtami Festival from their childhood. TV actors share warm memories of Janmashtami celebrations during childhood  In a chat ahead of the Janmashtami Festival,  which marks the birth of Lord Krishna,  Sumeet Raghawan who essays the role of Rajesh Wagle from Sony SAB’s Wagle Ki Duniya, said,' Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm in my family. We are ardent devotees of Lord Krishna. Celebrations begin from midnight with the rituals performed, we offer sweets to Lord Krishna which are prepared at home followed by a small puja. I have warm memories of this festival from childhood where we would gather in the colony to break the handi. May the little makkhan chor steal all your worries and troubles. Wishing all a very ...

 Festival of Janamashtami is one of my favourites:  Saachi Tiwari By Rajesh Ahuja As people across India celebrate Janmashtami,  which marks the birth of Lord Krishna,  actors from the world of television and films are gearing up to celebrate the festival with great fervor. Saachi Tiwari,  who plays the role of Sumati in the mythological show Baal Shiv ,  plans to ring in the festival with her family at Mumbai due to her busy shooting schedule. Ahead of Janmashtami,  Saachi Tiwari talked about the celebrations of Janmashtami in her hometown of Bihar. Saachi Tiwari talks about the celebrations of Janmashtami in her hometown of Bihar  '' I am from Bihar, where Janmashtami is celebrated with great zeal and zest. This festival is one of my favourites for a variety of reasons. While my mother and the other ladies in the house fast on that day, the children spend the day decorating the cartel with flowers and garlands in preparation for Krishna's arr...

  Sony SAB to bring biggest family entertainer on tv with its magnum opus ‘Alibaba- Dastaan-e-Kabul’ To be aired from August 22 at 8 pm, Alibaba Dastaan E Kabul boasts of magnificent sets and an intriguing narrative   By Rajesh Ahuja   The story of Alibaba and forty thieves, which has been a part of popular folklore of India from times immemorial, is all set to hit the small screen in a never-seen-before avatar. Set for launch on Sony SAB on August 22 is Alibaba Dastaan E Kabul, a fantasy  adventure   with a promise of being Indian Television’s next big family blockbuster thanks to its immense scale, refreshing storyline and swoon worthy leading man! Sony SAB’s Alibaba Dastaan-E Kabul touted as biggest family entertainer on television  From larger-than-life locales to a riveting narrative packed with mystique, the show promises viewers the opulence and grandeur they have never witnessed before on Indian television. Set against the backdrop of th...

 Laal Singh Chaddha crashes at the box office, earns just Rs 46 cr in its five day extended weekend By Rajesh Ahuja Continuing with its poor run at box office in India,  Laal Singh Chaddha failed to enthuse audiences across the country,  ending with just Rs 46 cr in the five day extended Independence day weekend. After below expectations collections of Rs 11.5 cr on its opening day,  Laal Singh Chaddha, which had been released to high expectations ,   failed to show much growth during the extended five day weekend,  which included the Independence day on Monday. The film earned Rs 7.25 cr on Friday,  Rs 8.75 cr on Saturday,  Rs 10 cr on Sunday and Rs 8 cr on Monday. The film's earning in the Independence day weekend came to a mere Rs 46 cr, which is below the opening day figure of Thugs of Hindostan . Laal Singh Chaddha crashes at the box office in India, earns just Rs 46 cr in its opening weekend  The film's collection of Rs 46 cr ...

Patriotism is not just a feeling but an act as well: Yukti Kapoor By Rajesh Ahuja She has won hearts of audiences as fiery police officer Karishma Singh in Sony SAB’s Maddam Sir . As India celebrates its 76th Independence day,  actor Yukti Kapoor says that for her Patriotism is not just a feeling but an act also, something which can be pledged in several ways like fighting a war for the country to making a difference in the society in their own way. Yukti Kapoor says that patriotism is not just a feeling but an act as well  In a chat on Independence Day,  Yukti Kapoor prayed for the brave soldiers fighting on the borders to ensure the security of the country and safety of its people . "For me, patriotism is not just a feeling but an act as well. It can be pledged in so many ways; from fighting a war for the country to making a difference in the society we live as an individual in the smallest or biggest way possible. It would be wrong    to celebrate t...

Fondly look back on memories of celebrating Independence day in school: Faisal Khan By Rajesh Ahuja As India celebrates 75 years of Independence,  it is an occasion for people of the country to take pride on the progress made by the country in the post Independence period. For actor Faisal Khan , it is an occasion to fondly look back on childhood memories of celebrating independence day in school. Actor Faisal Khan said that he looks back on memories of celebrating Independence day in school  In a chat on the occasion of Independence day,  Faisal Khan,  who has won hearts of the audiences as Garud in mythological show Dharm Yoddha Garud,   said that he is proud to be an Indian. Recalling fond memories of Celebrating Independence day in school,  Faisal Khan said , ' My fondest memory of this day goes back to my school days where we would celebrate this day in all its pride and glory. We would hoist our National Flag and sing the National anthem and for so...

 TV actors express pride & love for India on Independence Day By Rajesh Ahuja On the occasion of Independence day,  Television actors expressed a  feeling of pride and love for India. On the 76th Independence day,  television artists Mouli Ganguly,  Yogesh Tripathi and Rohitashv Gour expressed love for their homeland. On the 76th Independence day of India, TV actors express pride and love for their homeland  Mouli Ganguly, who assays the role of Mahasati Anusuya in the mythological show Baal Shiv , said that it is a day to reiterate our promise to make India a better country. 'We must never forget how difficult it was to achieve freedom and should celebrate the great contributions of our freedom fighters. We must also pray for our brave soldiers who are at the borders to keep us safe. Today is also a day to reiterate our promise to make India a better country and express love for the land we call our home,”Mouli Ganguly said in a chat. On the occa...