Nigaar Khan rose to fame as the vicious Barnali in Zee's<em> Kasamh Se</em>. The latest about the show is that Barnali's track has been put on a backburner for the time being. So, when we quizzed the actor about the same she said, "Yeah it is a fact that my character in<em> Kasamh Se</em> has taken a back seat for now. I may or may not be part of the project depending upon what the production house decides. So, far I have not been informed of any development on that front"

After playing a range of characters, Jaya Bhattacharya aka Payal of<em> Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi</em> has replaced vicious Ashwini Kalsekar (Jigyasa) of <em>Kasamh Se.</em> Talk about the character and the actor says "though Payal was controlled, sophisticated, manipulative and calculative, Jigyasa is altogether a different character in terms of her sensibilities. She is more real than Payal and her behaviour is the outcome of the situations in her life. She is not complex and conniving as Payal's character." "I think Ashwini did leave a great mark on Jigyasa's character"-Jaya

Versatility comes naturally to this actor from Allahabad. Flamboyance personified, he has the verve to don new roles. With a string of successes behind him, Pawan Shankar<em> aka</em> Karan Sablok of<em> Kasamh Se</em> fame has added another feather in his cap. Now, from acting he has taken the leap to hosting. The Zee Night show held in Singapore was anchored by him. Following the trend, he had donned the role of his character Karan Sablok from his show<em> Kasamh Se</em> on Zee TV instead of being Pawan Shankar as the host.

What is common between<em> Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyaan, Kasamh Se, Karam Apna Apna</em> and <em>Saat Phere.</em> Well, all these shows share a common music director Lalit Sen who is casting his spell more on television than films. It's a challenge for the music director to pack in as much creativity possible in the forty five seconds title track that he gets to compose. Afterall, it's the title track which sets the tone of a serial.

Zee TV has made a comeback of sorts thanks to two protagonists, Bani and Saloni, the lead characters of Kasamh Se and Saath Phere, respectively. And now it's gearing up to keep us glued to our TV set following the tale of one more damsel in distress, Vidya, in its new show, Banu Main Teri Dulhan. The promos have already started airing on Zee's channel bouquet.

Zee's <em>Kasamh Se</em> has given enough reasons to the audience to stay glued to the series, no matter what! Now it gives another reason - Rakshanda Khan enters the track of the soap as Roshni Chopra. If that name gives you a sense of deja vu, fret not - Roshni's the very same who plays Pia on the same show. "Her character is that of Jai Walia's ex-flame prior to Sonali. Jigyasa was the one who broke their marriage plans, as according to her, she was not up to the mark," confirms Sandiip Sikcand, creative head of the show.

<em>Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005</em> winner has put on his acting shoes! He will soon be seen playing himself in Zee's <em>Kasamh Se</em>. This is not the first time that reality show winners have tried their hand at acting - Prajakta Shukre has done a laudable job in Sony's <em>Rihhaee</em> and Abhjeet Sawant too did a cameo in <em>CID</em>. But the one reality show contestant who has made it big is Amit Tandon, who starred in Ekta Kapoor's <em>Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai</em>.

The stars are shining bright on this Kapoor couple and there's plenty of good news for Gautami and Ram Kapoor who will soon become proud parents. A little bundle of joy will soon visit the Kapoor household, even as Papa makes a comeback to television with Ekta Kapoor's <em>Kasamh Se</em>. Gautami is four months pregnant (they have been married for three years now). " It feels great. I was shooting for Fanaa when I found out that I was pregnant! It wasn't planned, but was a pleasant surprise!" says an elated Gautami.

Amita Chandekar is smiling a lot these days! On one hand, she plays an investigative cop Ashwini in Sony's <em>CID Special Bureau</em> and on the other, she plays this very glamorous actress in Balaji's, <em>Kasamh Se</em> which will air bon Zee from 16 January. "I am enjoying both my characters to the hilt. I have really worked hard for all this and it feels nice now that my work is getting appreciated. I have received a good response for CID Special Bureau and I can hardly wait now for <em>Kasamh Se</em> to come on air," smiles Amita.

The <em>Hum Paanch</em> sets, badly ravaged by a fire that broke out on November, are unlikely to be recreated in the same grandiose splendour that you saw in the initial few episodes. Balaji Telefilms has definitely overcome the incident which took place early this month but the dilemma persists. The three bedrooms and the hall which were affected leaving nothing but ashes, cannot be refurbished. Same is the case with sets of <em>Kasamh Se</em>, a show which is still to come out of Balaji shell. They are now looking out for a new set for Hum Paanch.