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The famous TV personality, Sameer Sharma who had worked in the popular tv-shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi found dead at his Mumbai home on Wednesday night.## According to the initial information shared by Malad police, the security guard at the apartment complex had informed the police. Sameer Sharma was found hanging from the kitchen ceiling at his apartment in Malad west on Wednesday (August 5) night.## Police said that an accidental death report has been registered and the body has been sent for autopsy. ## "We have not found any evidence that suggests he may have been killed. Also, no suicide note has been found at the house so far. We are still investigating the case," an officer said. The body has been sent for autopsy.## The 44-year old was an acknowledged actor who gave some of the memorable performances through TV shows and movies. After working in the TV shows like Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Geet Hui Sabse Parayee, and Left Right Left, he made his Bollywood debut with the movie "Hasee Toh Phasee". He also appeared in the 2017 movie Ittefaq. ## Sameer Sharma was last seen in the Star Plus show Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke in which he played the role of Shaurya Maheshwari. ## Stay tuned...

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Actor Sonu Sood who has been winning hearts for his great work for the migrant workers, students and underprivileged people all over the country will be the first guest in the new episode of The Kapil Sharma Show which will be aired on upcoming Saturday on 1st August. ## The Kapil Sharma Show which was last aired on March 22 is set to be airing the new episodes after almost 4 months of a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show can't get a better re-opening than to start with Sonu Sood as a guest who has become a national hero. ## In one of the promos released by Sony TV, Sonu Sood can be seen getting emotional while watching a video clip of the people thanking him for helping them to reach their homes.## Laakhon logon ko unke ghar pohonchakar bane Sonu Sood, desh ke dilon ke asli Superstar! Aur ab aa rahe hai woh #TheKapilSharmaShow par, naye episode mein, 1st August, Sat - Sun, raat 9:30 baje #LaughterKaReturn @SonuSood pic.twitter.com/3CcOD62z6J— sonytv (@SonyTV) July 28, 2020 ## The main cast of the new episodes will remain the same as previous but this time there will be no live audience as per the government's guidelines to avoid the social gathering. However, just to feel the presence of the audience, the people's effigies are placed there as can be seen in the promo. ## As India slowly moving to unlock 3, the new episodes of one of the biggest entertainment shows of India is promised the bring the smile back on the faces of the people. ## Stay tuned...

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One of the leading actors of Star Plus's show Ishqbaaz, Shrenu Parikh was recently diagnosed with the Coronavirus and was admitted to a hospital in Vadodara. However, the actress has now almost recovered and back home and is quarantining as a precautionary measure. ## Now, the 30-year-old opens up about her experience of dealing with the COVID-19. In an exclusive chat with ETimes, she shared that despite barely stepping out from her home for five months and taking all the precautions she got infected with this virus. In her road to recovery, Shrenu further stated the value of life and how she put up a brave face in front of her parents but couldn't hold back her tears while speaking to her Ishqbaaz girls. ## While talking about how she knew she got infected, She said that initially, she had a bit of cough that she assumed was normal viral. After a few days, she had a fever that made her a little worried. However, despite all the symptoms, she was in denial mode that she had this virus until she lost her sense of smell.## When she got the news of her came positive, she informed her parents and asked them not to panic. She also informed everyone who had come in contact with her to get themselves tested. Luckily, all of them tested negative including her parents and she thanked God for that because she was feeling guilty and responsible.## The actress shared that she spent 7 days in the hospital before getting discharged and asked for a strict quarantine at home for next 7 days. While speaking about the hospital staff, she stated that they are no less than God. They were taking care of her properly and were so nice and not being negative. Saluting their commendable efforts, Shrenu Parikh couldn’t be more grateful for them.## While pointing out at the value of life, Shrenu said that a lot of people hide about being covid positive only because of sheer stigma or their neighbors' badmouth. She stressed that more than the virus people are scared of the stigma that comes with the virus. ## She further thanked her fans for the immense support, love, and prayers.## Stay tuned...

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Since the shelter-in-place edict was issued back in March, everyone has been missing their favourite TV shows as the production of TV series came to a halt during the initial lockdown. ## A daily dose of entertainment through various Tv shows has been a part of Indian family life for the last two decades. Sudden shut down in the production of these TV shows have immediately impacted the lives of millions of viewers across the country. Housewives have been looking forward to the resumption of their favorite shows and so have been the kids and the elderlies. In comedy and thriller shows even men had their favorites and they too have been missing these shows for long. ## Finally, in the month of July, various TV networks started beaming fresh new episodes of TV shows into Indian homes which have impacted many lives in a positive way, helped people curb anxiety and desperation, healed broken minds and hearts. These TV shows are now helping people stay at home in ease during the lockdown. ## IFTPC talks about their decision to resume shooting is primarily to help the workers and their families financially and also to keep the entertainment quotient high considering the increase in cases of anxiety and depression. Further, the successful resumption of television production has again given hope to the entire nation that soon all businesses soon will start as normal, economy shall be revived and life will be close to as happy as it was earlier. ## “Television has touched upon so many sensitive topics. It has brought a change in mindset. People resort to TV in every situation and mood - happy or sad. We are more than happy to resume shooting so that people who are battling depression or anxiety in this lockdown can now watch their favourite shows and be at ease” says IFPTC Chairman TV and Web JD Majethia. ## IFPTC: INDIAN FILM AND TV PRODUCERS COUNCIL ## For more and the latest news about TV, stay tuned to us.

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Bigg Boss has been one of the most-watched and loved reality shows in India as well as outside. The craziness and madness created by the housemates in the Bigg Boss house have always attracted the audiences. However, ever since Salman Khan has joined the show as a host, its popularity has only increased. ## While the Bigg Boss 13 broked all the TRP records in the history of the show, speculations have already begun around the contestants' list of Bigg Boss 14. However, one name that has been receiving all the attention, is Adhyayan Suman. ## There were some rumors about Adhyayan Suman being the part of the Bigg Boss 14, he has strongly denied the possibility. Not only that, he rather has a strong opinion on not being a part of the show. Taking to his Twitter handle, the Raaz 3 actor wrote, "False news of me being a part of big boss! Thanks but no thanks! Disrespectful to say the least! #BigBoss @ColorsTV please clarify this! Regards". ## False news of me being a part of big boss ! Thanks but no thanks ! Disrespectful to say the least ! #BigBoss @ColorsTV please clarify this! Regards— adhyayan summan (@AdhyayanSsuman) July 15, 2020 ## However, it was the reply by him to one of the users that grabbed the attention of everyone. When one of his fans urged him not to be part of the show, he replied, "Even if it was the end of the world I Would never go there don’t worry! That’s not my career goal".## Even if it was the end of the world I Would never go there don’t worry ! That’s not my career goal— adhyayan summan (@AdhyayanSsuman) July 15, 2020 ## FYI, Adhyayan Suman who is known to speak his mind has had a controversial past with his Raaz 3 co-star who he had accused of doing Black Magic on him. ## Meanwhile, Salman Khan reportedly will begin shooting for Bigg Boss 14 in September while the show which usually starts in the last week of September, is set to be delayed by a month due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The names that have been doing rounds as possible Bigg Boss 14 contestants are Nia Sharma and Vivian Dsena.## Stay tuned...

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Bigg Boss is one of the most-watched reality shows in India as well as outside. The reason for this unpreceded response is the format of the show and the host Salman Khan. However, it seems like the fans will have to wait a bit longer as the new season is likely to start a month later than usual.## According to the Mid-Day report, the online auditions have already been completed and the makers have selected a total of 30 contestants out of which 16 will enter the house in Bigg Boss 14. Out of 16, 13 will be celebrities, and the rest 3 supposed to be commoners.## However, owing to the nationwide lockdown which was imposed a month after Bigg Boss 13 grand finale and the COVID-19 threat is looming large, the new season is supposed to begin in the last week of October. The report also stated that all the contestants will enter the house after tested for the virus and the entire Bigg Boss house is properly sanitized.## The daily quoted a source close to the show saying, "While the show had started on October 1 last year, this time around, the shoot is likely to begin from the last week of October. The participants will be a mix of celebrities and commoners. The team has shortlisted 30 people, of which 16 will enter the Bigg Boss house. The 16 contestants, comprising 13 celebrities and three commoners, will be tested for COVID-19 before being sent inside the house. The set, as well as the items inside the house, will be sanitized".## The daily also revealed that the theme of this year's Bigg Boss is based on life in a jungle and the audience can expect a strict cut down on luxury items inside the house.## Talking about the Bigg Boss 13, well, it was the most controversial season and longest as well. The Balika Vadhu star, Sidharth Shukla who was everyone's topic of discussion in the house, won the show. ## Stay tuned...

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Shehnaaz Gill has been the talk of the town ever since she comes out from Bigg Boss 13. The multitalented Punjabi actress gained a massive fan following with her stint in one of the most controversial seasons of the Bigg Boss history that concluded earlier this year. The young actress who participated in the Bigg Boss 13 after the ugly spat with her co-contestant Himanshi Khurana won millions of hearts with her funny and bubbly personality during the show. ## Shehnaaz's bond with Sidharth Shukla who won the season has been the highlight of the season. Their relationship was much discussed during the show and fans even came up with the name SidNaaz for the duo. The two were involved in a very emotional and caring relationship that was loved by the viewers the most. ## Post Bigg Boss 13, both Shehnaaz and Sidharth are busy giving interviews, planning for their new projects, etc. Shehnaaz who finished 3rd in the show was speaking to a leading portal and responding to the fans' questions. ## Responding to a question about her bond with Sidharth and whether she misses him to which she said that her bond with the 'Balika Vadhu' actor is very much the same as it was in the show. She further said why would she miss when she can call him whenever she wants. She has met Sidharth two-three times and will meet again once the lockdown is lifted, she added. ## Shehnaaz Gill was often seen confessing her love for Sidharth during the show. She even had said in her Instagram live that she would marry Sidharth if he agrees. The duo even featured in a music video 'Bhula Dunga' post Bigg Boss 13 and it received a lot of love from their fans and got millions of comments admiring their chemistry. ## When asked about her relationship with Sidharth, Shehnaaz said that it was honest as she was never fake towards him during the show. She even said Sidharth was everything for her in Bigg Boss. ## Stay tuned...

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After Ramayan and Sri Krishna (DD National), Mahabharat (DD Bharti) 'Vishnu Puran' is all set to be re-telecasted on Doordarshan's DD Bharti from May 14 at 7:00 PM every day. Doordarshan is already retelecasting some of its famous 80s and 90s show during the lockdown period. ## यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥जब धरती पर बढ़े पाप, तब भगवान ने लिए दशावतार....जानने के लिए देखना न भूलें "विष्णु पुराण" आज शाम 07 बजे सिर्फ डीडी भारती पर #VishnuPuran pic.twitter.com/ARy4IAVGfp— DD Bharati (@DD_Bharati) May 14, 2020 ## Vishu Puran is a Mythological series on Lord Vishnu and it is based on Vishnu Puran. The show was first aired on Sunday, January 23, 2000, and later it was broadcasted from March 2001 to January 2003 for 78 episodes on Zee TV. However, Vishnu Puran did not become as popular as Mahabharat, but it was loved by audiences. ## Since the lockdown has been imposed, Doordarshan is bringing some of its most loved shows and it has brought an unprecedented Television Rating Point (TRP) to the channel. Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' recently broked all the records of television history when it became the most-watched entertainment show in the world with 77 M (7.7 Crore) viewership on 16th April.## Stay tuned...

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Since the lockdown is undergoing due to coronavirus pandemic, many popular shows of the 80s and 90s including Ramayan and Mahabharat are being retelecasted to entertain the audience during this time. While the shows are receiving a massive response from the viewers, the star cast has been revealing interesting facts that went behind the scenes. ## Sunil Lahri who played the role of Laxman revealed an interesting fact about the late Lalita Pawar who played the role of Manthara in the Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. Recently, during a virtual video conference, Sunil Lahri aka Laxman said that while they were shooting, there was a scene where Lord Rama returns to Ayodhya, Lalita Pawar injured but still continued her shoot. ## "Lalita Pawar Ji once suffered an injury. During a sequence when Lord Ram returns to Ayodhya, the entire set was lit with diyas. Lalita Ji being an enthusiastic actor did not realize and she walked over them, by mistake she stepped on the lanterns and both her feet got burnt. The spot dadas would carry her till the set from the room and she used to give her shot".## "In fact, she was asked to relax and rest, but she was such an excited actor that she would love to work. Nobody got to know that she was in pain, she showed no signs when she was on camera. She was so committed that despite the injuries she continued to shoot and hats off to her. She was a great lady," said the actor. ## Lalita Pawar who died in 1998, had worked in several films in different languages including Hindi, Marathi, and Gujrati. She received the Filmfare Award for the best-supporting actress for her role in Anari (1959). ##

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Legendary Amitabh Bachchan hosted game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) will soon come up with its 12th season on Sony TV. The registration for the participants will start from May 9 at 9:00 PM. Out of the previous 11 seasons, Amitabh Bachchan has hosted 10 seasons while 1 season was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan in 2007. ## Har cheez ko break lag sakta hai par sapnon ko break nahee lag sakta hai. Aapke sapnon ko udaan dene phir aa rahe hain @Srbachchan lekar #KBC12. Registrations shuru honge 9 May raat 9 baje se sirf Sony TV par. pic.twitter.com/1XmZ9QNtm2— sonytv (@SonyTV) May 2, 2020 ## Kaun Banega Crorepati is a money game show where the contestants get a chance to win money through a quiz competition. In the 8th season in 2014, Achin and Sarthak Narula appeared as contestants and won 7 Crore and became the first and only contestant till date to win 7 Crore in the history of the game show. ## KBC is originally adapted from British programme Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Its first 3 seasons were aired on Star Plus which first two seasons were hosted by Big B and third was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan from 2000 to 2007. From its 4th season, the programme has been airing on Sony TV with Big B as a permanent host of the show. ## Stay tuned...

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After entertaining the nation all over again, Doordarshan (DD National) aired the last episode of the historical blockbuster 'Ramayan' on May 2. The rebroadcast of the show broke all the viewership records with unpreceded Television Rating Point (TRP) and becomes the most-watched entertainment show in the world for any TV show with 77 M (7.7 Crore) people watched the show across the world.## People loved the show so much that they trend as #ThankYouRamayan on twitter after the channel aired its last episode ## Arun Govil who played the character of Ram in Ramayan said ## Thank you for the immense love you’ve given Ramayan. Now join me in watching and live-tweeting the #UttarRamayanfinale on @DDNational tonight at 9pm. Use the hashtag! https://t.co/j54bB2E0y8— Arun Govil (@arungovil12) May 2, 2020 ## My 1½ years old son learnt this watching Ramayan. Now that’s how we greet each other every morning. #ThankYouRamayan pic.twitter.com/GJxnqtlId3— Punit Agarwal (@Punitspeaks) May 2, 2020 ## I can't thank it enough. This serial is the main reason why I'm deeply connected to my ideology. Re-telecast of this serial is the best thing that happened in the lockdown. Thank you Cast, Thank you Ramanand Sagar and Thank You Doordarshan 🙏#ThankYouRamayan— Vikas Pandey (@MODIfiedVikas) May 2, 2020 ## Last Episode of Ramayana today on DD National #UttarRamayanFinale #ThankYouRamayan pic.twitter.com/J3oj6jgHS1— Dhaval Patel (@dhaval241086) May 2, 2020 ## Ramayan has been made so many times but none of them can come close to Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan.There is something special about this masterpiece which makes it the greatest show in the history of world television.#ThankYouRamayan pic.twitter.com/ezntorF1EU— Pritish Thakare (@iPritishThakare) May 2, 2020 ## It is amazing to see how many people are still hoping that Ramayana telecast does not ends . 🙏🙏 #ThankYouRamayan— Varun Puri (@varunpuri1984) May 2, 2020 ## The trend is trending at number 1 on twitter with 10K tweets.## During the lockdown, the Doordarshan re-telecasted the show between the month of March and April with the last episode on May 2. However, the fans will continue to be entertained as Doordarshan is re-telecasting 'Shri Krishna' from May 3 at 9:00 PM every day and repeat telecast at 9:00 am. ## Stay tuned...

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In the process of bringing some of the famous entertainment shows of the 80s and 90s, Doordarshan will now re-telecast its famous 90s show 'Shri Krishna' from 3rd May 2020 Daily 9:00 pm and repeat telecast at 9:00 am on DD National Channel, during the lockdown due to coronavirus. ## Shri Krishna was one of the most loved entertainment shows in India. Its first episode was broadcasted in 1993 and conclude its 221 long episode runs in 1996. In 1999, the show moved to Zee where the remaining episodes were broadcast. ## From tomorrow, Sunday May 3rd, watch daily at 9 PM only on @DDNational one of the most popular serials "Sri Krishna" . @PBNS_India @DDNewsHindi @PIB_India @PMOIndia @BJP4India @BJP4Maharashtra— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) May 2, 2020 ## DD National is also bringing 'Vishnu Puran' on DD Bharati to keep the people entertained during this long lockdown. 'Vishnu Puran' is all set to be re-telecasted on Doordarshan's DD Bharti from May 14 at 7:00 PM every day. The show was originally broadcasted on Zee TV from March 2001 to January 2003 for 78 episodes. ## यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥जब धरती पर बढ़े पाप, तब भगवान ने लिए दशावतार....जानने के लिए देखना न भूलें "विष्णु पुराण" आज शाम 07 बजे सिर्फ डीडी भारती पर #VishnuPuran pic.twitter.com/ARy4IAVGfp— DD Bharati (@DD_Bharati) May 14, 2020 ## Since the lockdown has happened, Doordarshan is bringing some of its most loved shows and it has brought an unprecedented Television Rating Point (TRP) to the channel. Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' recently broked all the records of television history when it became the most-watched entertainment show in the world with 77 M (7.7 Crore) viewership on 16th April. The last episode of Ramayan will telecast on May 2. ## Doordarshan is also broadcasting Shaktiman, Mahabharat, Buniyaad, and Chanakya to keep the nation entertained. ## Stay tuned...