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Los Angeles, Dec 31 (IANS) Novelist George R.R. Martin has seen a rough cut of the 'Game of Thrones' spin-off series 'House of Dragons' and "loved it", as he said that the "Targaryens are in very good hands". ## The 73-year-old author wrote the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series of books that the HBO fantasy drama was based on, and has now teased the upcoming spin-off series, which tells the story of the Targaryen family, is set to be "amazing", reports femalefirst.co.uk. ## In a post on his website in which he reflected on 'House of Dragons' being named IMDb's "most anticipated new show" of 2022, he wrote: "Don't tell anyone a I've seen a rough cut of the first episode. And loved it. It's dark, it's powerful, it's visceral a just the way I like my epic fantasy." ## Martin went on to praise executive producers Ryan J. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik for their work on the series, and said the show was "in very good hands". ## He added: "Ryan and Miguel have done an amazing job. And the cast a just as with 'Game of Thrones', most viewers will only have heard of a few of the actors, but I think you are going to fall in love with a lot of them. (Only to have your heart broken later when a but no, that would be telling). ## "I think the Targaryens are in very good hands." ## The author concluded his post by telling fans to "anticipate away" ahead of the show's premiere and said, "I do not think you will be disappointed". ## 'House of Dragons' follows the Targaryen civil war, which occurred about 300 years before the events that took place in 'Game of Thrones'. ## Stay tuned.

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Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Television actors Vishal Gandhi and Manish Khanna have talked about their entry in the show 'Meet' and how their characters will add more drama to the storyline. ## Vishal, who plays Tej Ahlawat in 'Meet', said: "My character in 'Meet' is slightly different from the usual ones I've portrayed so far. He is a well-respected guy who has been turned into a mentally unstable beggar because of some past incidents in life. ## "I am sure the revelation about my character will leave everyone astonished and that's why I agreed to be a part of this show." ## The actor, who is known for playing grey shaded character Mihir Sukhadia in 'Tamanna', said he loves to play challenging roles. ## He added: "It is also challenging to play divergent characters and as an actor, I am also seeking such roles." ## On the other hand, 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' actor Manish also expressed his happiness at being a part of the show. ## He shared: "I'm really glad to be a part of a show like 'Meet' which is loved and appreciated by the audience so much. It's always a challenge to join a show midway because the viewers are already accustomed and used to the actors, however, a new face always adds to the drama." ## He further shared about his on-screen personality, saying: My character of JP is slightly in the grey zone, but he is not wrong as a person. He just wants what is best for his daughter. I am sure JP's tricks are all set to bring in a lot of high-voltage drama and I hope I do justice to my character in 'Meet'." ## 'Meet' airs on Zee TV. ## Stay tuned.

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Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) Malayalam actor G.K.Pillai, who was famous for playing the villain in action films and for performing stunts without using body doubles, passed away on Friday. He was 97 and died because of an age-related illness. ## After spending 13 years in both the Army and the Navy, Pillai retired from the military and launched his illustrious career in Malayalam cinema with the film 'Snehaseema' in 1954. He acted in more than 325 films and later ventured into television, where he was active till two years ago. ## A hugely respected actor, Pillai's baritone voice was his distinguishing feature and it won him many roles and several film awards. He also dabbled in politics and was seen frequently in Congress party circles. ## He is survived by six children. His wife had predeceased him. The last rites will be held here later in the day. ## Stay tuned.

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Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) TV actress Additi Gupta, who is seen as Dr Deepika Sinha in medical drama 'Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii', believes in cherishing each and every moment of life by not letting herself stress over things. ## Additi said: "I feel that life has become very stressful given the current times we are in; things have changed so much. There are days I find it hard to even get up from bed, but we must live life, we have to earn our bread and butter because we need to survive. Like anyone, I also have bad days, but I don't let it get the better of me." ## "I wake up one hour early to just give time for myself which is where I motivate myself and sometimes I do yoga which is very helpful. It's a great practice of helping you focus on the things you need to do to get through the day. Now more than ever people have started conversing about taking care of your mental health and it is important that you focus on keeping yourself physically and mentally well to work hard and be successful," she added. ## 'Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii' airs on Sony Entertainment Television ##

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Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) TV actor Zain Imam talks about his recent visit to Ajmer Sharif Dargah while shooting a sequence in Rajasthan for the upcoming romantic thriller 'Fanaa - Ishq Mein Marjawaan'. Zain will be seen as a businessman and tech genius. ## This series features Zain Imam, Reem Shaikh and Akshit Sukhija in pivotal roles. ## Zain says: "There cannot be a better start to the new year than visiting the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. I always wanted to come to visit the holy shrine and I am so happy that I finally did." ## The 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9' star further shares his experience of visiting the holy shrine of Ajmer Sharif to seek blessings. ## "It was a surreal experience as we bowed and prayed for the show and the well-being of friends and family in the coming year. I am very excited and having a great time shooting in Rajasthan. The promos of the show are looking very promising, and I hope the viewers like it too," he adds. ## 'Fanaa - Ishq Mein Marjawaan' will air soon on Colors. ##

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Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Vivian Dsena, Eisha Singh's daily show 'Sirf Tum' is all set to bring New Year Special 'Sirf Tum - Ishq Ka Imtehaan' that will have performances by different actors including Jigyasa Singh, Shivangi Joshi, Samridh Bawa, Vivian Dsena and many more. ## Vivian Dsena, who portrays the role of Ranveer in 'Sirf Tum' said: "It has been a tough year, but we want our fans and viewers to celebrate our spirits and welcome 2022." ## While Jigyasa Singh and Aakash Ahuja will shake a leg to 'Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha', Shivangi Joshi, Samridh Bawa will perform to 'Lets Nacho'. Eisha Singh and Vivian Dsena will groove to 'Where's the party tonight'. ## The show will be hosted by Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa. Nikki Tamboli will act as Cupid and play fun games to test the compatibility of all the couples from the shows. ## Eisha Singh, who plays Suhani's character, added: "What can be more beautiful than celebrating television's revered love stories this New Year. And we are happy to bring an entertainment filled night for our viewers. So, sit back, relax and enjoy." ## New Year episode 'Sirf Tum: Ishq Ka Imtehaan' will air on December 31 at 8 p.m. on Colors. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.

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Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) 'Bigg Boss 15' contestants Abhijit Bichukale and Devoleena Bhattacharjee were again seen getting into a verbal spat because of his disrespectful comments on Devoleena. ## During the coming episode, Abhijit flirts with Devoleena and asks her to get dressed up in a western wear to recreate Shah Rukh Khan's popular scene with her. He also said that he cannot enact like Salman Khan beacuse he doesn't have that kind of physique. ## Devoleena looks uncomfortable and tries to change the subject but then Abhijit says: "Can we enact Emraan Hashmi scene?". Devoleena gets upset and asks him to apologise. ## Devoleena told Abhijit: "Honestly, I'm not comfortable," she said. She further also mentioned that she is comfortable with Pratik Sehajpal's touch but not his. To this Abhijit said: "You are in love with Pratik and not me because I am married." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Updates.

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Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) In the previous episode of 'Bigg Boss 15', Rakhi Sawant suggested to Karan Kundrra to get married to Tejasswi Prakash. But during the Ticket To Finale task, their individual games created differences between them.## Karan felt that Tejasswi is not paying attention towards him and asked her to go away.## When Tejasswi came to talk to Karan, he told Tejasswi that she can go back to her friends Nishant Bhat and Devoleena Bhattacharjee. "Why are you here? I don't think we have anything to discuss?" Karan said. To this Tejasswi replied how he can talk to her like this. "How dare you ask me to go away from here".## Karan told Tejasswi that she often comes to him at the end of the day and spends more time with others. She just came to see him before going to sleep, otherwise, she has no time for him. Tejasswi got angry listening to this but Karan told her: "You go away from here, I don't want anything in charity".## Later, Karan told her that she can continue to do whatever she likes and he can manage on his own. "I will see myself, the way you abandoned me, I understood".## Karan told Tejasswi that he gets disturbed when she doesn't give him proper attention.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Actor Puneett Chouksey, who essays the role of Ansh Oberoi in 'Sirf Tum', has revealed that in real life he is open to dating someone. ## He says: "I had my breakup before the lockdown. And I was single all this while but now I'm open for a relationship or to date someone. I'm looking for someone special and compatible. I'm always taken away by a girl who is genuine, generous, beautiful inside out and a good human being." ## Puneett who earlier has featured in shows like 'Sadda Haq', 'Laal Ishq', 'Shakti' and 'Naagin 3' says he won't mind dating someone from the entertainment industry. ## "I'm not making any limitations on myself but want to move on with the flow. I'm open to getting into a relationship with someone who is part of my profession or is from the entertainment industry as she will understand my work and routine more properly." ## Stay tuned.

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Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) The youth-oriented drama 'Ziddi Dil-Maane Na' completed 100 episodes on December 29. It turned out to be indeed a great moment for the actors and they thanked the entire team and audience for their support. ## The show features Kaveri Priyam, Shaalien Malhotra, Diljot Chabbra, Kunal Karan Kapoor, Simple Kaul and Aditya Deshmukh in lead roles. ## Kaveri Priyam, essaying the role of Monami, said: "There is always a feeling of immense pride to see your show and character get so much love and appreciation by the viewers. For us, completing 100 episodes is a proud and wholesome moment. We as a team couldn't be more grateful for all the love and support and we hope to continue the audiences with our work. 'Ziddi Dil Maane Na' has taught me so much, and I'm really happy to be a part of this journey." ## Diljot Chhabra, who is seen as Sanjana is all delighted and called it a proud moment for her that the show continues to be loved by viewers. ## She shared: "I am immensely excited and somewhat at a loss of words to describe my happiness because it still feels like yesterday when I just started shooting for 'Ziddi Dil Maane Na', and now the show has completed 100 successful episodes. It feels even more special because we reached this milestone almost while the year ends and promise to keep entertaining you guys with more exciting twists and turns in the coming year." ## Shaalien Malhotra mentioned that they have received positive feedback for the show and their respective characters from the audience. ## He added: "I cannot describe how happy I am that 'Ziddi Dil Maane Na' has finally hit a century. I would take this opportunity to thank my loving cast and crew, without them, this wouldn't have been possible at all! It is amazing to watch our fans get attached to our characters so much, and there is nothing more satisfying than entertaining people, I hope we can continue to do just that with this show for years to come." ## 'Ziddi Dil Maane Na' airs on Sony SAB. ## Stay tuned,

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Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) As social drama 'Ghar Ek Mandir: Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki' has crossed the 100-episode landmark, the actors recounted their association with the show and the journey so far. ## Lead protagonist of the show, Shrenu Parikh, who is seen as Genda Agarwal, shares: "It feels like yesterday when the whole team gathered for the first reading of the show. It has been a dream run for the entire team that has been giving its best to keep the viewers engaged and entertained. I am glad to see the response the show has garnered and the completion of 100 episodes only encourages us further to take the entertainment quotient notches higher." ## She recalls her initial journey and adds: "When I was first offered the role, I was skeptical as I had to shift to Jaipur for the same, but now I feel it was the best decision that I could ever make. I feel blessed to essay the role of Genda, which is such a positive and pure character." ## On the other hand, Akshay Mhatre who portrays the role of Varun Agarwal, says: "It has been a joyful journey to be with the 'Ghar Ek Mandir: Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki' team. I could not even realise when we crossed this milestone of 100 episodes! I am proud of the whole team that has been delivering the best to make it a successful show. The best thing that I received through the show is the love of the viewers." ## While actor Sai Ballal feels ecstatic to play a prominent character of Kundan Agarwal and he shares: "The concept that the makers have brought forward is not just unique but very relatable which makes it a 'Har ghar ki kahani' (story of every household). The curiosity to know about the teachings of Agrasen Maharaja and then its incorporation in Genda's life has brought about a change in the narrative of Indian television." ## 'Ghar Ek Mandir: Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki' airs on &TV. ##

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Mumbai, Dec 27 (IANS) TV actress Shivangi Joshi, who is seen as Anandi in daily show 'Balika Vadhu', expressed her joy as the show completes 100 episodes. ## She says: "I am very happy and pleased that our show has touched 100 episodes and this is just the beginning as we want to keep our audience entertained for many more years to come. I am happy and content that the audience is loving our show. The entire team of 'Balika Vadhu' is working hard to keep the audience entertained every day. Thank you for all the love and I hope we keep touching such milestones." ## The show deals with the subject of child marriage. 'Balika Vadhu 2' premiered on August 9. The show recently has taken a leap introducing Shivangi Joshi, Randeep Rai and Samridh Bawa in lead roles. ## Actor Samridh Bawa is also elated and shares about his journey as Jigar in the show. ## "It's a great day for me because we have completed 100 episodes today on 'Balika Vadhu'. I am grateful to be a part of such a successful show and looking forward to adding more zeroes to it. Thank you for all the love and support. Keep showering your love and hope we keep entertaining you for many more years to come," he adds. ## 'Balika Vadhu' airs on Colors. ##