Everything you need to know about Ghar Jaraot: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Ghar Jaraot: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Unlike her big sister Tanushree Dutta, Ishita decided to enter showbiz through television show "Ek Ghar Banaunga". The newcomer says that even though she makes her own decision, she considers herself lucky to have a guiding force in her elder sister.
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) "Punarvivaah" will unfold a new chapter with fresh star cast under a new title "Punarvivaah... Ek Nayi Umeed". But one thing that will be constant is the issue of remarriage.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Actress Jayati Bhatia, seen as Mataji in "Sasural Simar Ka", owes her success to her real life mother-in-law and also appreciates Sumitra in "Balika Vadhu" as the best on-screen 'saas'.
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) After making TV shows, Kavita Barjatya has decided to enter films and produce detective movie "Samrat And Co". She says it would be a challenge to cater to the typical Rajshri's family audiences.
Islamabad, Apr. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): At least five people were killed and seven others were injured on Wednesday morning in a US drone strike in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region of South Waziristan, local media reported.
Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) At least five people were killed and seven injured Wednesday in a US drone strike in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region of South Waziristan, media reports said.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Discouragement and distrust are what producer Ekta Kapoor faced when she decided to make movies. But she took it with a pinch of salt and made a mark in filmdom by churning out hit movies on a wide range of topics - from underworld to supernatural thrillers - and proving naysayers wrong.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The state's first Mahila Dak Ghar, a post office entirely operated by women, was inaugurated here Friday.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Social activist Aruna Roy Thursday sought the help of United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi to end the fast undertaken by activist Medha Patkar in Mumbai to protest the demolition of slums.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Supernatural thrillers with urban legends like Hollywood's "Twilight" saga are still a far cry in Indian filmdom, says Ekta Kapoor, who is introducing a new era of fear with her forthcoming film "Ek Thi Daayan" and says it is fun to do something no one has done before.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) She played a fun-loving girl in "Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa", a negative role in "Kayamath" and now Sanjeeda Sheikh is seen as an optimistic Meera in "Badalte Rishton Ki Daastan". She says maintaining variety is important.
Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Haryana's main opposition party, the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), Monday sought an independent judicial inquiry into an alleged sex video clip of a senior state politician whose son is a senior minister in the Bhupinder Singh Hooda government.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Shubhangi Atre Poorey replaces Shilpa Shinde as Koel in "Chidiya Ghar", a popular comedy show. The actress has already started shooting for the series.
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Distinguished Indian actor Vikram Gokhale, who recently won his first National Award in a career of 50 years, says he never tried for awards but admits this honour is "different".
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale, who was named best actor at the 60th National Awards for his Marathi film "Anumati," is glad to share the award with Irrfan, who won the same title for "Paan Singh Tomar."
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) One of the most successful actors of the small screen, Sakshi Tanwar never expected her career to blossom in the way it did after "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii". She says it's enough to keep her going.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) They have such a busy schedule that they hardly get enough time together and to compensate for that TV actor Gurmeet Choudhary decided to gift a holiday in Hong Kong to his wife Debina Bonnerjee, who loved it.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) A dimly-lit or dark room, a yelping woman, a callous villain and a hero who saves the helpless victim. Bollywood of the 1950s to 1980s almost had a set rape "formula". Fortunately, this has diminished on the silver screen, but sadly, rapes are on the rise off-screen.
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Small screen's favourite 'bahu' Sakshi Tanwar will soon be seen in Ekta Kapoor's new promotional show "Ek Thhi Naayka" and hopes their success saga continues with the show.
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) After doing short films, Sakshi Tanwar has teamed up with Sunny Deol for her first full-fledged movie "Mohalla Assi". The actress doesn't feel that the film offer came late to her and is proud of her role in the period drama directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi.
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Shilpa Shinde has quit comedy show "Chidiya Ghar" because she doesn't want to be typecast.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) There can be no peaceful transition in the Indian society without total political change, says former solicitor general Gopal Subramaniam.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Popular TV actor Gaurav Chopraa, who is currently hosting the fourth season of reality show "Big Switch", says the aim of the show is to make the rich spoilt brats realise the value of money.
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Sumeet Raghavan feels no sitcom on Hindi television has come close to being as good as "Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai". He even admits that post the show, the comedy genre has become a cakewalk for him.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Actor Chetan Hansraj, who was a part of "Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao", is back to the reality show platform with "Welcome - Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki".
Islamabad, Feb. 9 (Xinhua-ANI): Two Al-Qaeda linked commanders were killed in the U.S. drone strike that targeted a militants' safe haven in Pakistan's northwest tribal area last night, local media reported on Saturday.
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) At least six suspected militants were killed and two others injured Friday in a drone attack in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, Xinhua reported.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): The makers of 'Kamasutra 3D' are looking forward to replace Bollywood actor Sherlyn Chopra and are approaching Hollywood stars like Eva Longoria or Mila Kunis for the film instead.
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) "Jeannie Aur Juju" came as a respite for Ali Asgar, who had enough of playing woman on the small screen. Not only that, donning the garb of a woman spelled trouble for his school going son too.
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Television actor Karan Grover gets funny with the new show "Hum Aapke Hain In-Laws" and fulfils his wish to work in a universal comedy. He next wants to do an action show on the small screen.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Gaurav Chopraa has no regrets and is happy the way his acting career is shaping up.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) After playing young and aggressive Abha in "Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli", actress Suhasi Dhami has taken on the role of a homemaker in new show "Housewife Hain...Sab Jaanti Hai". She admits being a homemaker is a challenging job.
Chennai, Dec 27 (IANS) In a year when big-budget, star-studded Bollywood films and the Rs.100 crore club made headlines, there were some small-budget independent films too, which managed to attract eyeballs, with their strong storylines and visual appeal, without any backing from studios or actors.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) After working both in TV shows and films, actor Gaurav Chopraa feels the line between the two mediums has blurred, but TV industry is still being looked down upon.
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Actress Suhasi Dhami is set to return to the tube. She will soon be seen as a multi-tasking housewife Sona in the new show "Housewife hai... Sab Jaanti Hai".
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Television actress Vindhya Tiwari says stepping into the shoes of Ragini Nandwani, who played the protagonist in "Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein", was a huge challenge.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The year 2012 has been a 'leap' year in every which way as far as the Indian small screen is concerned. Popular shows like "Pavitra Rishta", "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" and "Kya Hua Tera Vaada" are leaping forward - by months or years to take the story forward and keep viewers engaged.
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Content rules over everything, feels "Devon Ke Dev Mahadev" producer Nikhil Sinha, who says it is more important to concentrate on creating and delivering the right story than to dwell over the time slot that a show gets on the small screen.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The fifth edition of the Delhi Ibsen Festival Dec 1-7 will bring to the capital a wide range of productions that represent many new trends in theatre internationally and will feature troupes from Pakistan, Norway, Uzbekistan and India.
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Young directors, international collaborations and new interpretations will be the focus of this year's Ibsen Festival starting here next month.
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) Sana Saeed, the little girl who played Shah Rukh Khan's daughter in "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", is all grown up now and says she would love to team up with SRK and Salman Khan again.
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Popular daily soap "Bade Acche Lagte Hain" has completed a successful run of 300 episodes. Lead actress Sakshi Tanwar is happy that the audience has liked the show.
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Actress Tia Bajpai says it is easy to look beautiful on screen, but very challenging to play a possessed person - a role she has essayed in "1920: Evil Returns".
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu will soon be seen entering the panic room in "Bigg Boss 6" house. This is for the first time a housemate will enter the room.
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) A video jockey (VJ), singer and actress -- Sophie Choudry can dabble in a lot of things at once, but she feels that she has been "a little ahead of time" in being multi-talented.
Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The small screen has produced several stars and Gautam Chaturvedi, last seen in "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii", is one of them. But he refuses to accept the tag and says he would like to be known as an actor.
A 13-year-old girl came to Mumbai from Madras to work in Bollywood not by her choice but was forced as to support her family financially. Few new that this dark complexion and plump figured girl will be ruling the industry in coming years.
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Manav Gohil has returned to small screen after a long time and his comeback show "The Buddy Project" is keeping him so busy that he says it's an uphill task to take time out for his family.
Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Actor Amit Verma, popularly known for his role as Vish in TV show "Hotel Kingston", feels there was more stardom on small screen earlier, but with an influx of new acrors it is difficult for the audiences to remember faces anymore.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Move over saas-bahu sagas, episodic shows are back. "Adaalat", "Teri Meri Love Stories" and "Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath" are ruling the weekend slots and mark a comeback on the small screen after two decades. The makers say the switch was inevitable.
Panaji, Sep 29 (IANS) A 10-year-old boy was sodomised by three inmates of a government-run juvenile delinquent home at Merces, on the outskirts of the capital, a probe by a government committee revealed Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) BJP leader L.K. Advani, once a film critic, has lauded Dev Anand for his opposition to the Emergency rule imposed by prime minister Indira Gandhi.
Actor-director Dinesh Thakur passed away in Mumbai today on Thursday after prolonged illness at the age of 65.
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Actor-director Dinesh Thakur, who appeared as one of the leads in 1974 "Rajnigandha", passed away here Thursday, after a prolonged illness. He was 65.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Gaurav Chopraa is popular on the small screen, but doesn't cash in on it by signing multiple projects. His mantra is to work at his own pace and he says that more than money, he values quality of work.
Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) At least 17 suspected militants were killed Friday in drone strikes launched in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, a media report said.
Sydney, Aug 24 (ANI): At least 12 persons were killed after U.S drones dropped missiles on three areas in northwestern Pakistan on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has refused to meet the people's representatives from across the country, who were in the national capital to protest against his ministry's diluted version of what should have been a comprehensive Bill to replace the Land Acquisition Act 1894.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) "I am a drama queen and I like drama," says Rinku Karmarkar, who will be seen essaying a double-role in "Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha". Though excited about the comic avatar, she says her preference is dramatic characters.
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) TV actor Yash Sinha is set to tie the knot with his "Teen Bahuraniyaan" co-star Amrapali Gupta this November, and says she is an important part of his life.
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput, who shot to fame with the TV show "Pavitra Rishta" and is now set to begin his journey on the silver screen with "Kai Po Che!", says the entertainment medium is not significant for him as long as it is good work.
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna, who charmed audiences with hits like "Aradhana", "Do Raaste" and "Amar Prem" in the 1970s, died Wednesday afternoon after prolonged illness.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Television actor Gurmeet Chowdhary has been earning rave reviews for his stint in dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" and credits actress-wife Debina Bannerjee for inspiring him to give his best.
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) After enthralling audiences for over three years, popular TV series "Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli", is set to come to an end Friday.
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) He has the gift of the gab and makes full use of it! Popular TV anchor Manish Paul, now set to host "India's Got Talent 4", says his strength lies in making sense out of nonsense. He also says he avoids fiction shows as they restrict his creative freedom.
Chandigarh, July 6 (IANS) First, the scandal of sexual abuse and tormenting of inmates at a shelter home in Rohtak, and now statewide protests over power and water shortage - there is no end to the Haryana government's woes this summer.
Rohtak (Haryana), July 6 (IANS) The Haryana police officer heading the probe into the sexual exploitation and physical and mental torture of inmates at the Apna Ghar shelter home here has been arrested for destruction of evidence, police said Friday.
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) After entertaining the audiences with comedy shows, Sab TV is set to venture into the non-fiction zone with "Nanhe Superstars", a platform for young and aspiring stars to showcase their talent.
Rohtak (Haryana), July 2 (IANS) Close on the heels of the revelation of sexual abuse, mental and physical torture of inmates at Apna Ghar shelter home here, Haryana Police have now booked the warden of an institute for mentally challenged for allegedly sodomising a youth.
Islamabad, June 27 (ANI): At least six suspected militants were reportedly killed after a U.S. drone fired two missiles at a house of a local tribesman in the Shawal area of North Waziristan, a security official has said.
Today is the 73rd anniversary of this great legendary music composer, Rahul Dev Burman or RD Burman gave music in more than 331 films in his lifetime.
Cairo, June 13 (ANI): Several liberal Egyptian politicians have raised questions over the validity of a newly panel, which will draft the country's constitution.
Haryana Police has announced a high level committee to probe against its own officials who were involved in exploitation of a government funded protection home in Haryana
Chandigarh, June 6 (IANS) The Haryana Police Wednesday announced a high-level committee to probe allegations that its own officials were involved in the exploitation of inmates of a government funded protection home for women and children in Rohtak district.
Islamabad, May 27 (IANS) Works of noted subcontinental Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, globally recognised as one who believed in social reform and devoted his poetry to the uplift of humanity, has now been translated into German.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Prashant Bhatt faced the camera for 12 years, and worked as the creative director on several TV shows before taking up the role of the fiction head at Colors. He says he gave up acting because he was bored.
Bajhera (Rajasthan), May 1 (IANS) A maggot infested wound in the head, a chopped hand, a smashed nose, a paralysed body...Life was hellish for many destitute, disabled people before they were brought to an ashram here and given new hope.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) She is just 33, but Narayani Shastri is playing a mother to a grown up girl in forthcoming TV show "Phir Subah Hogi". The actress explains that she takes up the best options from whatever is available.
Panaji, April 6 (IANS) The embarrassed authorities of Apna Ghar, a state-run home for delinquents in Goa, have banned mobile phones on its premises after police investigations revealed that its inmates and caretakers were part of a gangster-crime nexus.
Cairo, Jan.17 (ANI): Liberals and Islamists in Egypt have announced a temporary power sharing plan that would install a Muslim Brotherhood leader as the speaker of the country's newly elected parliament.
Cairo, Jan.17 (ANI): Liberals and Islamists in Egypt have announced a temporary power sharing plan that would install a Muslim Brotherhood leader as the speaker of the country's newly elected parliament.
Sundergarh (Orissa), Nov 17 (ANI): In an attempt to avert women trafficking cases in Maoist-hit Orissa's Sundergarh District, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has taken the initiative of providing self-reliance training to tribal girls and helping them to find employment.
Miranshah, Nov 17(ANI): At least 18 Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) insurgents have been killed in a US drone attack near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Shimla, Aug 7 (ANI): In a bid to boost tourism, Himachal government has opened a heritage museum for public in Shimla.
Sivasagar (Assam), Jan.3 (ANI): The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa has received a warm welcome at his hometown in Assam's Sivasagar District during the weekend.
Karachi, Dec 26 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has vowed to be a guarantor of the better future of the country, saying the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) government will create a better country than what it received.
Peshawar, Oct 21 (ANI): Five people were killed- including one terrorist and three security officials- in separate terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Khyber Agency of Pakistan, officials said.
New Delhi, Oct. 4 (ANI): The Sheila Dikshit Government has moved one step closer to identifying vulnerable persons of society, by issuing "Beghar" (homeless) cards and provisional unique identification AADHAR document and numbers under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Shimla, Sep 2 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal recently unveiled a coffee table book tiled ' Har Ghar Kuchh Kehta Hai' that provides a peep into the historical importance of Shimla's heritage buildings.
Technical Air Port (Jammu) August 8 (ANI): To speed up relief and rescue operations and clear debris and restore communication link to the ravaged town Leh, the Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced lifting bulldozers and excavators from Jammu Air Force Base on Sunday.
New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): As part of its structured CSR initiatives, ONGC has signed an MoU with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on 29th June in New Delhi to preserve some of the invaluable National Heritages in the form of historical 'Ahom' monuments (belonged to the 'Ahom' Dynasty) in Sibasagar district of Assam.
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): The members of two communities set ablaze each other's properties in Uttar Pradesh's Agra city following a verbal clash.
Guwahati, Mar 25 (ANI): The United Liberation Front of Asom's (ULFA) ideology and its violent activities have no takers in Assam's Sibasagar -its birthplace.
Chandigarh, Dec 21(ANI): Daughter of renowned Bollywood actor Raj babbar, Juhi Babbar, has earned name and fame on both big and small screens.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Television actress Niki Aneja of 'Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani' fame feels TV shows nowadays lack adult romance and hopes to recreate it through her comeback show 'Ghar Ek Sapna'.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Saakshi Tanwar, who played the character of distressed Parvati in 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki', says she would return to the small screen if she is offered romantic comedy roles.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Demand in India's urban areas may be dwindling, but a leading industry group says the hinterland is becoming increasingly attractive for manufacturers of consumer products and automobiles, as well as organised retail businesses.
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) After the success of 'Balika Vadhu', a serial that highlighted the evils of child marriage, a slew of shows based around the theme of a daughter in Indian society has taken over the Hindi entertainment channels, slowly edging out the saas-bahu dramas.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Spooky thrillers like 'Aahat' and 'The Zee Horror Show' were popular with Indian television viewers until a few years ago when the soaring TRPs of the 'saas-bahu' soaps led to their gradual decline. But the horror genre has once again gained prominence on the small screen, thanks to Bollywood too taking a liking to the supernatural.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Participants in the ongoing 11th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the annual theatre festival of the National School of Drama (NSD), revisited classics by Rabindranath Tagore to take them to a wider cross-section of people.
