She says she prefers watching American television. True Blood and Brothers and Sisters are shows she loves watching to unwind. Yes, she does watch her shows “because I have to” but otherwise, Ekta Kapoor would rather look west.

<a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/abhinavs-midnight-tryst-police>Abhinav Shukla</a> has come a long way ahead from Jersey no 10 to bagging the role of Dev in <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/makers-bring-new-twists-odhani-and-geet-they-score-ton>Geet</a> on Star One. We caught up with this young actor who celebrates his birthday on September 27 (today) to know more about his plans… <strong>Many many happy returns of the day Abhinav…</strong> Thank you so much! <strong>So what are your birthday plans?</strong>

While there have been quite a few magic shows on the small screen, India’s Magic Star stood apart. It is perhaps one of the first magic shows on Indian television for a wide spectrum of audience. Definitely the first reality show on magic, the show aimed to find out the hidden magical talent in the country. So you had people showing off stage magic, street magic, illusions etc. While the talent was great, it was Mumbai’s Tejas Malode, who took away the honours. Tejas spoke to TellyChakkar.com about his dreams and passion for magic.

From a successful creative head for shows like Kitani Mohabbat Hai and Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil, Vikas Goopta has now shifted his focus to acting. TellyChakkar caught up Vikas who makes his debut with <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/fanaa-sees-lots-changes>Ekta Kapoor</a>’s new show on Star One. <strong>Tell us about your early days</strong>

Miley Jab Hum Tum is arguably one of the most popular shows on Indian television today. Naturally then, all its lead actors are a hit with the viewers. Take Abhishek Sharma for example. He was just another 19-year-old till he played Ben<em>ji</em> in the show. Today, not only is he climbing new heights of popularity with every episode, he is also put in a praise-worthy performance. Sharma had to lose a lot of weight for this show, speaks to TellyChakkar in a freewheeling interview. <strong>Tell us about yourself</strong>

"I hadn't thought I would marry someone so soon...." They may seem as disparate as chalk and cheese, but she claims they share the same passions in life. The hurried wedding of Mihir Misra and Manini De last week has become the surprise event of 2004 for the television industry. He was, till recently, very close to former Sanjivani colleague Shilpa Kadam and Manini Pari De was known as the vivacious single parent to four year old Dianoor. In an exclusive exhaustive chat, Prashant Golecha got Manini to talk about marriage, career and life....