If the latest buzz in television circles is to be believed, Narayani Shastri, who dazzled as Piya Ka Ghar's Rimjhim and will now return as a beautician in Twinkle Beauty Parlour, has a new friend. She's always been tight lipped about her relationships, but did make a lot of public appearances with former beau Gaurav Chopra (who, incidentally, has been the more vocal and mileage seeking of the two). Now we hear (and no, it isn't Gaurav who's telling us this!) that Narayani has been regularly in touch with Nana Patekar, who was her co-star in last year's Marathi flick Pak Pak Pakak.

The Zee bahus have taken on the cudgels of observing the norms of tradition! We have the leading ladies on the channel talking about their on screen husbands and how important this day is for them. They will also wish the viewer's happy sinndoor day. Palak from Palkhi, Disha from Tumhari Disha, Rimjhim from Piya ka ghar and Jia from Reth will wish the viewers Gurdeep Kohli will inform the viewers the moon rise time that is 8:19 pm all through the day. Besides the above, there will be many in programme announcements on Karvachauth. Star Plus bahus...what about you all?

The quirky world of television is full of stars, starry mood swings, the rat race for the stellar roles and lots more... <strong>Smriti mortified!</strong> Did you know that just when the Indian Telly Awards were getting underway, rumours flew thick and fast in the city that Smriti Z Iraani (Tulsi of <em>Kyunki</em>...) had died in a road accident. We called to check and Smriti herself attended the call.