Dill Mill Gayye: March 2008

Friday, March 21, 2008

Passions and Stress Busters of Shilpa Anand

Ranging from computers to films and more.. find out what Shilpa Anand is passionate about; also get to know the efforts taken by her to keep away from stress...
Shilpa Anand, the gorgeous Riddhima of Star One’s Dill Mill Gayye is passionate about computers. Wondering why? Well, Shilpa before taking to modeling was a Software Developer and was working in a Software Firm. “Yes, I was working as a software developer for few months; modeling was always a hobby for me, but then, I thought of taking up modeling assignments for a profession”, says Shilpa.
Apart from being a successful model, Shilpa has done over 50 ads. Shilpa is also fond of horse riding. Says the model turned actress, “Horse riding is a very passionate sport to be involved in. When I was in USA, I used to ride a lot. But now, with a full-fledged TV career, I am not able to devote much time to horse riding”.

So what is Shilpa passionate about these days? “I love to listen to music; whenever I want to take it easy after a strenuous shooting schedule, I want music for my ears. So Music is a passion which is more of a stress buster for me”, says Shilpa. “I love to surf net and whenever I am free, I keep in touch with my friends thro’ chat”, adds the actress.

Many stars take to the small screen first, and then make their way to the big screen. But for Shilpa, it is the other way round, as the ravishing actress has run around trees in few Kannada as well as Telugu films. A lesser known fact is that, Shilpa happens to be the sister of the very popular and successful actress of the South, Sakshi Shivanand. “I had a great passion to work in films, have done films in Telugu and Kannada. I have also worked in a Hindi film ‘Iqraar By Chance’. When I entered films, my sister had already made it big there; my mother who used to accompany my sister and stay with her down south, advised me to take up something, where she need not accompany me.(laughs) So when I got an offer for Dill Mill Gayye, I grabbed it with both hands”, says Shilpa with a smile on her face.

Shooting schedules can be really stressful, so how does Shilpa cope up with all this? What is it that acts as a stress buster to you? “I do breathing exercises in the morning; also try few chanting techniques and meditation. This gives me a relaxed feeling. I also take to jogging and swimming after a hard day’s work. I guess these are good ways of being healthy in mind and heart”, says the fitness freak, Shilpa as she signs off.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Karan Singh Grover

The very popular small screen actor Karan Singh Grover is the latest buzz in the television circuit. He has all the teenage girls loving him for his extremely charming looks and a very pleasant persona. This talented actor made his television debut in the very popular MTV show `Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi`. Earlier he was working in the hotel industry but after the acting bug bit him he decided to make his move to the acting world. Following that he meted out a brilliant performance in `Solaah Singaar`. Currently he is seen in the hugely popular youth show `Dill Mill Gaye` in which he plays the role of a doctor. In fact he seems to be very charged up with the new and exciting character portrayal in a show, which is also regarded as a sequel to one of the most popular television shows `Sanjeevani`.

The name of his character in `Dill Mill Gaye` is that of Armaan Mallik. According to him the youth will enjoy this show as it deals with the seriousness of today`s youth in making their career. Karan Singh Grover also believes that the show has enough fun and spice to attract the audience. He claims that he can identify to the character in this show not only as an actor but also as a viewer. About his character in `Solah Sringaar` he claims that his character has been currently shifted to London. About making his debut with a Balaji soap he claims that he feels extremely proud and confident and believes that he has been able to learn a lot under such professional mentors. He would also feel fortunate if again gets a chance to work with them.

About his favorite character Karan Singh Grover takes the name of the character of his recent show because he feels that he can completely relate to this character. About the popularity of his show he is extremely confident and claims that it is a fun-filled show and the audiences are going to enjoy it to the hilt. He has even planned of making his entry to Bollywood with two films `Bhram` and `I am 24`, which are slotted for release in the near future. However he does not prefer to switch over to films completely right now. he also feels that the reality shows will be the next happening thing on television as the audiences have been completely bored of the television shows. he was also a part of the popular Zee show `Parivaar` for sometime but had quitted the show very soon in order to devote his total time to `Dill Mill Gaye`. He was also seen in `Kasautii Zindagi Kay` for sometime.

On the personal front also Karan Singh Grover leads a very carefree life. He is seeing another popular television actress Shraddha Nigam for sometime now. He is also known in the industry as an incorrigible flirt and he has no qualms in admitting that. He also does not have complaints about the long working hours that the actors have to go through in the television industry. He is very good in time management and is absolutely fine with the timings. An actor with such dedication and talent is sure to go a long way in the approaching times.

Karan Singh Grover's Tattoo gayab

Karan Grover, aka Dr. Armaan Mallik of Dill Mill Gayye fame, has an entire left arm covered with a tribal design tattoo and the right arm with a dragon tattoo. But for the role of a medical intern, he covers up his arms with loads of makeup. However, problems arose when Karan was supposed to play basketball in a sleeveless vest in one of the episodes.

So, will this medical intern reveal his tattoos? Unfortunately, they'll still remain covered. "Though I was wearing a sleeveless vest, no one was able to see my tattoos as they've covered by makeup. It took about 15 minutes to cover each arm" says Karan.

We reckon that it's a folly not to reveal his tattoos as they sure would have been more appealing than watching him act.

Karan Singh has become Karan Grover !!!

But there’s another Karan Grover on TV already! So why this change?

Karan Grover earlier known as Karan Singh, is happy to be a part of a TV soap because he gets to be his mischievous self on Dill Mill Gayye .

“I am a mischievous guy. I think that the reason I enjoy playing this role. I can identify with the role not just as an actor but also as a viewers. I personally would’ve seen the serial even if I wasn’t acting in it. it’s got that young vibe to it,” he says.

Does that mean he is against the saas-bahu serials. “No, I am not. People may not praise these family dramas, but they garner high TRPs. And that’s what matters at the end of the day, right?” he says.

Karan who began his career in the TV industry as Karan Singh, is now known as Karan Grover. What’s this name game?

“It’s pure numerology. In between I was using Karan Singh Grover, but now I have gone back to being Karan Grover. I think it suits me. Plus what’s the wrong in trying out something if it’s not going to cause you any harm,” he says. But does the name cause any confusion considering that there’s already another Karan Grover in the TV industry. “I know Karan. But we don’t look similar or are not in the same soap, so there hasn’t been any trouble as of now,” he says. Karan who was working in the hotel industry says he was bitten by the acting bug and gave up his job to get into this profession.

Karan who started his TV career with Kitni Mast Hain Zindagi , has also done other serials like Kasautii Zindagii Kay and SaharaOne’s Solah Shringar . But despite having worked in dailies Karan is one of the few actors who doesn’t have any complaints about the now famous hectic schedules in the TV industry.

“I used to work in the hotel industry before I took up acting and believe me the schedules over there were as hectic. I have worked at a stretch of 16-17 hours earlier too, so it’s not really a big deal if you know how to manage time,” says the actor.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

karan likes fun and peppy roles

Karan likes fun & peppy roles

Karan Singh Grover who grew up in Saudi Arabia and Delhi, is a hotel management graduate who found his calling in acting.

“My father always believed in back up plans. And I agreed with him. I worked in the hotel industry for a short while but it was destined that the glamour bug would bite me. I participated in a beauty contest, and won the most popular model tag,” says Karan.

After that, there was no looking back — Karan did ramp shows, advertisements, worked with a popular music channel, even hosted a radio show and then landed a role in a Balaji production.

“Apart from Balaji, I worked with other production houses as well and this gave me a fair exposure to different kinds of roles. Now I am going to play this flamboyant fun doctor and you can say that the character comes close to my personality; except for the fact, that I don’t have a medical degree!,” laughs Karan who feels that every role has an inherent challenge to it, be it a role in a saas-bahu saga or a youth-oriented series.

But Karan does have preferences. “Of course playing a young professional, who is fun and peppy is nice. In these kinds of roles, one thankfully doesn’t have to be melodramatic or go overboard. I like that.”

And though Karan is enjoying his romance with television, he still hasn’t forgotten to keep up a back up plan ready. “I want to do an MBA in marketing. That is a perfect degree to go with my graduation in hotel management and maybe some day, I might want to use that.”

Saturday, March 8, 2008

I’m flirtatious, admits Karan Singh Grover

I’m flirtatious, says Karan

Karan Singh Grover talks about girlfriend Shraddha Nigam and the show 'Dill Mill Gaye'.

Girls, eat your heart out. The dreamboat is not single anymore. “I am seeing Shraddha Nigam,” confirms actor Karan Singh Grover before launching into a litany about her. “She’s been an actress for a long time. This is a great help for a newcomer like me. Shraddha’s an extremely caring and happy person. She gives more than 100 per cent to a relationship.”

Fortunately, this hasn’t dimmed his popularity with the fairer sex.

“I am so glad that I am being liked by all. Probably, my character Armaan Malik in ‘Dill Mill Gaye’ is lovable. And trust me; I am just like him in real life—flirtatious, fun-loving and tension-free. I am serious about my work but apart from that I am always playing pranks on people.”

This reminds him of the incident with co-star Shilpa Anand. “I am always punching her good-humouredly. Once we were performing a scene and I happened to punch her right on her lips. The poor thing had a swollen lip for a long time,” he laughs adding, “But she’s a good friend.”

Though the show ‘Dill Mill Gaye’ is popular, the consensus is that it’s deviating from the basic storyline. “Yes, I have got that response too. There was a romantic angle between Shilpa and me. But now, we are consciously getting back to the hospital saga,” he clarifies.

Right now, it’s just this show which is taking up all of Karan’s time. “However, I am open to all kinds of work—social drama, travel shows and even films. It’s good work that I am craving for.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Introduction Of Charcters

Plot

Dill Mill Gayye is a show aimed at the urban educated youth. Set in Sanjeevani Hospital, it deals with the pressures, the drama, the romance, the interpersonal relationships and humour in the lives of young doctors.

The protagonist, Riddhima (Shilpa Anand) is a 21-year-old intern with dreams of becoming a top doctor. Like any other youngster of today, she has spunk and the spirit to have fun. What sets her apart is her ability to ride through the roughest storms relying on the honesty and integrity, which has been a part of her upbringing. Riddhima has all the ingredients of being a competent yet compassionate doctor and her faith never falters when following the right path in complex medical cases or a real life situations.

Alongside Riddhima several other young characters, representing the wide and varied lifestyles in India are present. The spitfire, focused and at times selfish Anjali, the rich, charming and laid-back lover boy Armaan, the anxious to please Gujarati, middle class girl Sapna,the always sweet appealing to all girls is Atul, the cool Punjabi dude Rahul,and the chatter-box Muskaan.

It has been revealed that Atul is the adopted son of Omi, one of the protagonists in the first season of Sanjeevani. It has also been revealed that although Riddhima and Anjali are sisters, they are in fact only half-sisters. Padma, one of the nurses in Sanjeevani, is the birth mother of Riddhima.

Main Characters

Dr. Shashank Gupta

He is the head of Sanjeevni hospital and has spent his entire career as a doctor for this hospital and its patients.He is considered a 'God' in the world of surgery and all interns wait for an opportunity to assist him in the operation theater. Dr Shashank is an idol not only for interns but also other resident doctors of Sanjeevani. Dr Shashank's two daughters Riddhima and Anjali are world to him and all he wants is to see his daughters become competent doctors. Both Riddhima and Anjali come to Sanjieevani to do their internship but get no special treatment for being the daughters of the head of the hospital.Played by Mohnish Behl.

Dr Riddhima Gupta

Riddhima is a 21 year old, warm hearted, kind and good-natured girl. This single most important thing in her life along with being a good human being is her dream to make her father, Shashank Gupta proud off her achievements in the medical arena. She is intelligent and modern in her outlook to life, and yet respects and represents all the core Indian values. Quick to forgive and forget, at the same time she will not take blatant injustice lying down. Riddhima's weak spot is Anjali, as she allows Anjali to always get the better from her, but that again is not a sign of her weakness. She does so simply because her nature is amenable to everything. Yet, there is one person, an intern like her in Sanjeevani, who manages to get a rise out of the generally very easy going Riddhima. How much ever Riddhima tries to ignore Armnaan, she unexplainable cannot.Later,like any other girl,she falls in love with Armaan,and reveals it to him. Played by Shilpa Anand.

Dr. Armaan Mallik

22 year old Armaan represents the new age man; one who is self confident, efficient, cheeky and occasionally even smug. He is also extremely handsome and gives the impression of being a skirt chaser. He enjoys female company and makes no bones about the fact that he has a weakening knee effect on women. He is used to being the centre of female attention and also knows how to sustain that attention when he does receive it. Armaan comes from an affluent family and has never wanted for anything materialistic ever in his life. But beneath the suave and confident exterior lies a focussed doctor, whose sole aim is to outgrow the stigma of being the son of an alcoholic anesthesiologist.He falls in love with Riddhima,making her fall in love with him,too. Played by Karan Singh Grover.

Dr. Anjali Gupta

Anjali at 22, is Shashank's older daughter and is basically one who is used to having her way. Extremly beautiful, she is quiet conscious of her looks and not above using them .She is manipulative and conniving. In addition she is also academically intelligent, making her a good doctor in her own right,though she is never a favourite amongst the patients,owing to her to-the-point attitude. Her ultimate aim is to be the head of the organisation Sanjeevani, as it means that she will have power, respectability. And it will declare her as the fitting heir apparent to Shashank's legacy. She will employ all the methods of saam, daam, dand and bhed to get whatever she sets her eyes on. Anjali's manipulative ways are most obvious in the way she handles her sister Riddhima.Played by Sunaina Gulia.

Dr. Atul Joshi

A lovable character, Atul is the best guy friend a girl can ever have, without ever making him a real boy friend. He is a good natured, easy going boy, who has become a doctor to fulfill the wish of his dead father, who is part of Sanjeevani alumni. His father worshiped Sanjeevani and Shashank Gupta and he has come to the place of his father's worship to pay his tribute to the man who adopted him. He is always treated like one of the girls when girlie talks are being discussed. When he realizes certain people cannot be changed, he takes mater into his own hands and empties trash, puts cups in trash and carries his own porcelain cup so that the use of Styrofoam cups in Sanjeevani can be reduced.Played by Pankit Thakker.

Dr. Sapna Shah

She is a simple girl from a simple, yet reasonably rich Gujarati household. She is the youngest of three daughters and her father always encouraged her to do what she wanted. Having seen her older sisters married off and straddled with bawling children early in their life, she escaped in the direction of a possible career, with the intention that it would be a legitimate excuse for the family to delay her marriage. Her mother is possessive and she is always trying to make excuses for her mothers over domineering and loving over indulgence. She gets a dabba full of Gujrathi food, large enough to feed all the interns. And she has to very often leave work early, or keep Friday evenings free to meet a potential match.Finally,it is now being showed that Sapna is getting married with a person named Amit,who loves Sapna and that he,along with his and Sapna's parents had arranged their marriage and that is why he did the acting of being ill and made Sapna say 'yes' to him. Played By Muskaan Mehani.

Dr.Rahul Grewal

He is a smart,good-looking and cool dude like Armaan and is a new intern from Sanjeevani Amritsar.He was in Armaan's college and was a complete champu.Everyone in the college would have-the-time laugh at him and all the girls would roam around with Armaan,which he hated.He liked one girl-'Sonia'in his college who in turn liked Armaan.He is now in Sanjeevani and is out to trouble Armaan.Played by Mayank Anand.

Dr.Muskaan Chedda

She is the typical non-stop Punjabi chatter box and new intern from Sanjeevani Amritsar.She hates Rahul a lot and is always out to give him bad words.She loves her 'Dhanu' or her Scooty a lot.She always gets shouting from Dr.Keerti because of her foolish but funny questions.She can make one laugh with her laugh Punjabi jokes and bad words.Played by Aayushi Singh Sai.

Secondary Characters

Dr.Shubhankar

He is the head cardiologist of Sanjeevani and is very dedicated and efficient in his work.He lost his wife in accident and was indeed depressed about it.But in a period of time,he recovered from it.He has a small bubbly daughter.He likes Keerti a lot,but feels shy to tell her.Played by Ayaz Khan.

Dr.Keerti

She is the strict disciplinarian who gives her interns their duties and is very good in her work.She can never spare any mistake from her interns.She is strict from outside,but is very caring from inside.Played by Sonia Singh.

Nani

She is Dr.Smriti's mother and is very sweet,loving and caring.She loves Riddhima and Anjali a lot.She knows well that Shashank has certain feelings for Padma and as she lost her daughter,she wants someone to take care of Shashank,Riddhima and Anjali.Hence,she and Anjali set out to make Padma and Shashank one.Played by Vinita Malik.

Sister Padma

She is the head nurse of Sanjeevani and also Riddhima's birth mother.She is very loving,caring,sweet and good at heart.She never wanted to tell Riddhima that she is her mother,but somehow,to she was very unfortunate and some how Riddhima came to know.She has special feelings for Shashank.She takes a lot of care of Dr.Shashank and his family.She has placed herself as a family member of Gupta family now.Played by Shilpa Tulaskar.

Cast

Mohnish Behl ... Dr. Shashank Gupta
Shilpa Anand ... Dr. Riddhima Gupta
Karan Singh Grover ... Dr. Armaan Mallik
Sunaina Gulia ... Dr. Anjali Gupta
Pankit Thakker ... Dr. Atul Joshi
Muskaan Mehani ... Dr. Sapna Shah
Aayushi Singh Sai...Dr. Muskaan Chadda
Mayank Anand...Dr. Rahul Garewal
Aayushi Singh...Dr. Muskaan Chadda
Ayaz Khan ... Dr. Shubhankar
Sonia Singh ... Dr. Keerti Mehra
Vinita Malik ... Shashank's mother-in-law or Nani
Shilpa Tulaskar ... Sister Padma
Iravati Harshe ... Dr. Smriti (Flashback)
Sanjeet Bedi ... Dr. Umesh "Omi" Joshi (Flashback)

Dill Mill Gayye Birthday Calendar

Dr.Armaan Mallik (Karan Singh Grover)-Feb 23
Dr.Ridhimma Gupta(Shilpa Anand)-Dec 10
Dr.Anjali Gupta(Sunaina Gulla)-Jan 1
Dr.Sapna Shah(Muskaan Mehani)-Jan 1
Dr.Atul Joshi(Pankit Thakker)-Jan 1
Dr.Rahul Grewal-(Mayank Anand)-Jan 1
Dr.Muskaan Chedda-(Ayushi Singh)-Sep 15

Interview with Pankit Thakker (Dr. Atul)

Pankitt Thaker, who plays Atul Joshi in "Dill Mill Gayye", holds a very simple view about television serials. All that matters is the concept and not the hype, he believes. The actor talks about his experience of doing the new youthful show and how he gets along with his co-stars.

Your third serial on StarOne "Dill Mill Gayye" is doing well, what do you have to say about it?

It's good that our show is doing very well and I am very excited about it. A lot of people believe that only a certain genre like the saas-bahu sagas works on television. But our show is very different from other shows. So that proves that the genre doesn't matter, it's the concept that counts.How did you bag this role?I went through an audition. I had already worked with one of the creative directors and we knew each other.

All you young actors have got a lot of footage from this serial. Do you thing you all will be able to live up to the expectations of the audience?

Frankly speaking, I have previously done bigger shows, like "India Calling" and "Special Squad" with StarOne, which was much talked about. Before that, I had worked with Balaji, so this hype around "Dill Mill Gayye" doesn't really affect me. I have seen all this before.

How similar is your reel character of Atul Joshi with the real you?

It's an absolute contrast. In real life, I am an introvert, very reserved, who likes to be left alone. On the other hand, Atul is very light-hearted, juvenile and an extrovert.

Did you face problems in mixing with others on the sets because of your reserved nature?

The problem with me is that I don't open up easily with anybody. I am a very reserved guy. So it was difficult for me to gel with others even though I wanted to. I took a lot of time to open up. Now, I have struck a rapport with all. Personally, it doesn't matter to me who are friends with whom. I totally depend on my vibes. If they are positive, then only I make friends. Touchwood! people here on the sets are really very nice. If I don't like someone I would say that in the face.

Any funny incident on the sets that you can recall of?

There are plenty of them. You can ask the girls about it, they will tell you all about me. They keep telling me that I am very funny, which actually I am not. That's what I find funny.

What other projects are you currently working in?

Next up is a show with Cinevista on Zee. But there is time for it. So I don't want to talk about it right now.

What can the audience expect from "Dill Mill Gayye"?

You should not expect anything from serials, you must simply enjoy them. Today, this show is being hyped, tomorrow some other show will be hyped. What's important is to preserve the essence of the show. We are doing that. Even if some other new serial hits the block, the audience must stay back with us.

What are you very passionate about?

I am passionate only about acting. I even read books to enhance my acting skills.

What would you like to be known as by one and all?

As an actor, no second thoughts about that

Your third serial on StarOne "Dill Mill Gayye" is doing well, what do you have to say about it?

How similar is your reel character of Atul Joshi with the real you?

It's an absolute contrast. In real life, I am an introvert, very reserved, who likes to be left alone. On the other hand, Atul is very light-hearted, juvenile and an extrovert.

Did you face problems in mixing with others on the sets because of your reserved nature?

Any funny incident on the sets that you can recall of?

There are plenty of them. You can ask the girls about it, they will tell you all about me. They keep telling me that I am very funny, which actually I am not. That's what I find funny.

What other projects are you currently working in?

Next up is a show with Cinevista on Zee. But there is time for it. So I don't want to talk about it right now.

What can the audience expect from "Dill Mill Gayye"?

What are you very passionate about?

I am passionate only about acting. I even read books to enhance my acting skills.

What would you like to be known as by one and all?

As an actor, no second thoughts about that

Interview -Shilpa Anand (Dr. Riddhima)

Shilpa Anand who plays Dr. Riddhima Gupta in "Dill Mill Gayye" talks about the audience reaction, her experience on the sets and why the show won't go the "Sanjeevni" way.

"Dill Mill Gayye" has succeeded in drawing the audience, your reaction?

I am glad of course. I am playing Dr. Riddhima Gupta, an intern at Sanjeevni, and the daughter of Sushank Gupta, the dean of the hospital, played by Monish Behl. I have a sister named Dr. Anjali Gupta who often gets irritated with me. And then there is Dr. Armaan who troubles me a lot.

This is your first television appearance, how has the experience been so far?

It has been good so far. Television requires commitment on the part of the actor, it has long work hours. It's hectic but what keeps me motivated is the contentment. After all, hectic schedules are part of all daily soaps. I have been lucky that the whole production team has been very co-operative.

How did you get this role?

They just called and said they wanted me to do this role and I agreed. They took a look test and I was on board.

You have a sister in real life and in this serial, too. So was it easy for you to introduce a few things from real life in your acting?

No, not at all. The chemistry with my real sister is completely different from that with my reel sister in the serial. In the show, my sister and I get into a lot of petty arguments.

You have got a lot of exposure in this serial, do you think you will be able to live up to the expectations of the audience?

I guess so. All I can say is that I will try my best.

How similar are you and the character of Dr. Ridhima Gupta?

Certain traces are similar. A few differences are also stark here and there. But we are very similar with regard to our approach to life. She is straightforward and doesn't take crap from anyone. Nor do I.

"Sanjeevni" is quite similar to "Dill Mill Gayye", which did very well in the start but later diverted from the main love story. Will the same happen with "Dill Mill Gayye"?

Frankly speaking, I haven't watched "Sanjeevni", but I don't think "Dill Mill Gayye" is similar to it. I don't know what turn "Sanjeevni" took in the end, but "Dill Mill Gayye" has a strong and interesting storyline that won't need to be changed later on.

Can you honestly tell us whether you faced any problems in adjusting with your coactors?

All of them were so good. I really had no problem in mixing with any of my co-stars.

Interview with Muskaan Mehani (Dr. Sapna)

Muskaan Mehani quit "Mamta" because she didn't want to play the role of a mother when she herself is just 22. Now, she will play the character of Dr. Sapna Shah in the new youth-oriented serial "Dill Mill Gayye". The actress also has a small role in Sajid Khan's "Heyy Babyy". She tells us about how her new show is different from saas-bahu dramas and her future plans.

How did you get this role?

They had called me for the audition. Sapna is a Gujarati and so they wanted someone who can speak a bit of Gujarati. I am from Ahmedabad so I can speak the language very well. They just took a look test as they were searching for an innocent, soft face. And to my fortune, I had what they required.

How similar is the character to the real you?

This girl belongs to a middle-class family and is docile in nature. She doesn't react even if someone talks rudely with her. She lives for her dream. I am somewhat like her and even I hail from a middle-class family.

What do you feel about the show?

This is a very youthful show, made keeping in mind the GeNext. The audience will not see saas, bahu, bhabhi, and other such relations. It's about medical students and their journey towards achieving their professional dreams. They are all from different backgrounds and have different personalities. While someone is sober, someone is negative, yet another is a cool dude. It's about their ups and downs in life. I am sure the audience would like it.

How much fun did you all have during the making of this show?

Oh, we had a ball on the sets. The main reason could be that we are all of the same age group.

Did you do some research before playing a doctor in this serial?

Yes, we all had attended workshops of Dr. Junaid. We learnt how to administer injections. And it was very much needed, as medicine is a very serious profession. If we were not acquainted with the basics we would look funny, and that we just couldn't afford. We can't make fun of such a profession.

Do you think the audience would appreciate "Dill Mill Gayye"?

My character is realistic and even my dialogues are simple. I can say that there is a 50 per cent chance that the audience will like my character, and I am 100 per cent sure that they will like the show. I am happy being part of this show and very excited.

How similar is "Dill Mill Gayye" to "Sanjivani"?

I used to watch "Sanjivani". "Dill Mill Gayye" is different from that serial. It's just that the name of the hospital is Sanjivani, and the dean is Mohnish Behl. Apart from these, all the characters and the story are totally different.

Do you feel the audience needs a break from the stereotyped family dramas?

Well, one can't deny the fact that family dramas are still popular. When a production house comes up with a concept it's made for a target audience. The way our show was made keeping youth in mind. Similarly, family shows are made to cater to homemakers. And believe me, the market for family shows is huge in India. The rest depends upon the audience.

What other projects are in the pipeline?

I have a part in Sajid Khan's directorial debut "Heyy Babyy". And as of now, I am occupied with "Dill Mill Gayye". May be after three-four months, I will look for something. I always like experimenting with roles, so if in the near future I get a chance to act on the big screen, I will definitely try that out depending upon the offer

I’m flirtatious, admits Karan Singh Grover

Interview with Sunaina Gulla (Dr. Anjali)

Sunaina Gulla, who plays the character of Dr. Anjali in "Dill Mill Gayye", is a complete gastronome. So much that she just can't stop when she starts talking about food.

Are you a complete foodie or do you watch what you eat?

I just love to eat. Taste is the main criterion for me, be it any cuisine. If the food is tasty then I don't mind much about the other things. I specially like sea food.

Your favourite cuisine is --- Continental/Oriental/Indian/others.

Thai food. I also love to have Italian and Greek dishes. And Indian, too (laughs). Actually, I love tasty food so there is no particular preference.

What do you prefer --- homemade food or outside food?

I don't like homemade food. So, whenever I find time, I just go out and taste stuff from roadside stalls, restaurants or any other eatery.

Do you like vegetarian or non-vegetarian food?

Of course, non-vegetarian. Although, I do have vegetarian at times, but non-veg is always welcome.

Drink you like along with your food?

I take water, but I can drink Coke with any dish.

Do you take any hard drink? If yes, what are the brands you prefer?

I'm not a regular, but occasionally I prefer wine and beer.

What about junk food?

There is only junk food on my list of favourite dishes. That's because they are all so tasty.

Your favourite fast food eatery?

Monza, I love its Italian cuisine.

Organic aloo or Batata Vada?

(Laughing) Batata Vada (more laughter).

Favourite restaurant/eating place which you think is a must-visit for all and sundry?

There's nothing fixed for me. As I prefer taste more than the food value, I like just about anywhere.

Your take on diet and health food?

I tried those once and ended up with 10 kgs more than what I weigh now. There was much pressure on me to go on a diet. Even then, I used to drink Coke at night when nobody would notice. But I loved having mangoes that time. Now I weigh just 48 kgs, so I don't need to go on a diet.

Which would be that one dish that you will not be able to resist?

Chocolate cakes.

Could you share its recipe with us?

Well, I'm not a great cook as I only prefer to eat. But once, I got the chance to prepare pasta. I can tell you how to make that.

Ingredients:

A pound dried pasta such as Penne, Rigatoni or Fusilli

3 tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped pancetta or bacon, if pancetta is not available

2 firm, fresh Zucchini, cut into large dices

4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, diced

1 cup dry white wine

Salt and pepper

8 pitted black olives, chopped

1 tbsp capers

1/4 cup fresh, chopped parsley

Grated cheese for garnish, if required

Preparation:

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add onions and pancetta and cook until onions are tender, for about five minutes. Add garlic and zucchini, and cook until the zucchini is almost tender. Add wine, olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for another minute or two until the cheese melts and a sauce is ready.

Cook the pasta until al dente. Mix together the drained pasta and the zucchini mixture over medium heat for a minute or two. Garnish with chopped parsley. Add grated cheese if desired.

Interview with Karan Singh-Grover (Dr. Armaan)

Karan Singh made his debut in a Balaji serial on MTV, titled "Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi". Then he was seen in "Solah Sringaar". But now, a fleshy role in a new youth-oriented show, "Dill Mill Gayye," has him all charged up. The actor tells us about the new show, his step into films and the future of Indian television.

What is your "Dill Mill Gayye" all about?

It's about five medical interns who are doing their internship in one of the best hospitals named Sanjevani. The serial follows their transformation from medical interns to practicing doctors.

What is your character in the serial?

I am playing the role of one of the interns, Armaan Mallik. And how he is, you will all come to know soon. All I can say is he's a wonderful character.

We have heard that it's a youth-oriented story...

Yes, very much so. But instead of having a bunch of college-going students we have five medical interns. I am sure that the youth will be interested in watching such a show. It has fun, intensity, seriousness that the study of medicine requires, plus the story of the GeNext.

You were playing a character in "Solah Sringaar", but now it's off air. Any reasons?

Actually, I was not able to devote time there because "Dill Mill Gayye" was in progress. In "Solah Sringaar", my character is currently in London (laughs).

Your debut was with Balaji. How was your experience of working with them?

Oh, it was just fantastic. I was lucky to have debuted under such a banner. They are extremely professional. I learned a lot there.

So are you willing to work with them in the future?

I will be glad if I get a chance to work with them again.

Out of all the characters you have played so far, which one is your favourite?

It has to be my character in "Dill Mill Gayye", the character of Armaan. The reason being the character is very much like me.

New shows are going on air every other day. Do you think that in this highly-competitive market your show will be able to sustain itself?

We are hoping for the best, the rest depends on the taste of the audience. It's a fun-filled show, with a different look and feel to it. This show will definitely attract the young crowd and they are our target audience.

Are you planning to switch to films?

Not exactly, I won't call it switching. I am part of two films which will be released soon. One is "Bhram" and the other is Subhash Sukla's "I am 24". I don't think at this point of time I will be shifting completely to films. That will depend largely upon the offers that I get.

Many actors are opening up their own production houses, do you wish to do the same?

Haven't thought about it as yet.

According to you, want kind of show will rule the market in the future --- family dramas or reality shows?

I think the audience is bored of family dramas that have dragged on for years now. I think reality shows will be the next happening things on television.

Interview -Shilpa Anand (Dr. Riddhima)

Shilpa Anand who plays Dr. Riddhima Gupta in "Dill Mill Gayye" talks about the audience reaction, her experience on the sets and why the show won't go the "Sanjeevni" way.

"Dill Mill Gayye" has succeeded in drawing the audience, your reaction?

This is your first television appearance, how has the experience been so far?

They just called and said they wanted me to do this role and I agreed. They took a look test and I was on board.

You have a sister in real life and in this serial, too. So was it easy for you to introduce a few things from real life in your acting?

No, not at all. The chemistry with my real sister is completely different from that with my reel sister in the serial. In the show, my sister and I get into a lot of petty arguments.

You have got a lot of exposure in this serial, do you think you will be able to live up to the expectations of the audience?

I guess so. All I can say is that I will try my best.

How similar are you and the character of Dr. Ridhima Gupta?

"Sanjeevni" is quite similar to "Dill Mill Gayye", which did very well in the start but later diverted from the main love story. Will the same happen with "Dill Mill Gayye"?

Can you honestly tell us whether you faced any problems in adjusting with your coactors?

All of them were so good. I really had no problem in mixing with any of my co-stars.

All About Karan Singh a.k.a Dr.Armaan From Dmg

Dr. Armaan Mallik Of Dill MiLL Gayye.. (Karan Singh)

22 year old Armaan represents the new age man; one who is self confident, efficient, cheeky and occasionally even smug. He is also extremely handsome and gives the impression of being a skirt chaser. He enjoys female company and makes no bones about the fact that he has a weakening knee effect on women. He is used to being the centre of female attention and also knows how to sustain that attention when he does receive it. Armaan comes from an affluent family and has never wanted for anything materialistic ever in his life. But beneath the suave and confident exterior lies a focussed doctor, whose sole aim is to outgrow the stigma of being the son of an alcoholic anaesthesiologist.

 ROLES: 
Arnav of Kitni Mast Hai... turns detective..After the end of Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV, Karan Singh hasn’t been idling away.The actor has been chosen to play one of the leads in Balaji’s new show, Karbon Kopy (Star One). He has also been chosen as the lead in Star Plus’s Princess Dollie Aur Uska Magic Bag. 

Contemporary look
Says Singh, “I am very excited about Karbon Kopy, as the role is challenging and fun. The show has two guys and one girl; I am a detective and my look is very contemporary. I will be wearing lots of corduroy shirts and denims.”

Fantasy element
About Princess Dollie, Karan says the show’s fantasy element prompted him to take on the role.“My character, Aman, is hired by the bad guy to meet Dollie and seduce her. It is a romantic track opposite Karishma (Randeva). I get a chance to do lots of martial arts and fun action sequences.”

 ARMAAN IN DILL MILL GAYYE..!! 

Karan Grover, popularly known as Dr. Armaan of Dill Mill Gayye, does not need to act at all. According to him, he gets paid for being himself on the sets. 

Does the name Armaan ring a bell in your ears? Of course yes, because Armaan is a name that has always been associated with name, fame, success and a huge fan following. At first, Apurva Agnihotri achieved enormous success playing the role of Armaan Sir in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi. Now, the new Armaan to rock the television world is Karan ‘Dr. Armaan’ Grover who has set all hearts thumping with his looks and charming personality in Star one’s Dill Mill Gayye.
As bubbly and energetic as his character, Karan Grover talks about his character and much more, read on. 

How is it playing Dr. Armaan? “It’s been awesome playing Dr. Armaan. I relate a lot to the character I play, so I need not put in much effort. I need to go there, play myself and get back. The best part is that, there is no need for me to act for the role. This is the way I am. The plus is that, I get paid for being myself on the sets.(laughs)”

How is it being a part of a serial, centered on youth? How did you all get on so well? “Yes, all come from different backgrounds, but we connected together so well. We got comfortable with each other in no time. We built up great chemistry and that too very fast. It is a serial for the youth, and about youth. We all understand our roles very well. Moreover, I feel, playing our age, we can relate to our characters better. Our Director Nizar Parvez is also young, so he understands everything so nicely. It’s really good to be working under a young director. To me, it does not seem like work. It is a dream role for me, and I am having fun.”

Is there any difference between Armaan and Karan? “The only difference between Armaan and Karan is that, Armaan is made to wear lots of clothes, while I wear next to nothing.” You have an enormous fan following on our forum. Are you aware of this? “Yes, I am aware of the fan following I have in India-Forums. Actually, my parents who are based at Muscat regularly visit India-Forums, in fact my whole family visits. Whenever they tell me about this fan following, I get thrilled.” So why don’t you login and directly interact with your fans? “Yes, I will surely do that.”, says a jubilant Karan. 

How is it working with Mohnish Behl? “I have looked up to his acting as I grew up. It is awesome to work with him, I learn a lot from him. This is one reason why my scenes with him come out so well. It is a great experience, altogether.”

Your Salsa dance with Riddhima was appreciated a lot. “Yes, the Salsa was planned by the creatives. The lovely clothes were designed by our producer’s wife, who is a designer by profession. We had only half an hour’s practice for the Salsa. But it was real fun doing it. I would like to tell you that there is one more dance coming up this week in the show. Since it is Garba season, we are doing a Garba dance; I presume it will be shown sometime this week. We wear complete authentic dresses, please watch this episode, it is going to be entertaining for sure.”
With Salsa and Garba happening, why are we not seeing you in any Dance reality show? “Yes, I and my girl friend Shraddha Nigam were actually invited for this season’s Nach Baliye. But I am so into Dill Mill Gaye, so I could not take it up.” Quickly he adds, “Probably the next time…”
Does it mean wedding bells in the near future? No marriage on cards as of now. We have not even talked to each other about it. (smiles)”, says the actor as he signs off.

 LOVE LIFE.. 

Ask him about his love life and the actor says, 

“Right now, work is my first love.” 

Karan has been romantically linked with Kitni Mast co-star Barkha Bisht, who played the role of Udita in the show. Is he still dating her? “I am very good friends with her — besides that, there’s nothing special happening,” he says. 

Shraddha Nigam seems to have found love again. This time, it’s with actor Karan Singh.
The twosome was spotted together at Hussain and Tina’s belated Nach Baliye party on Tuesday night. Considering neither of them has featured in a show together, their close bonding at the party raised several eyebrows.

Telly viewers will recall that Karan played Sharad in Kasautii Zindagii Kay (Star) and Arnav in Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi (MTV).

When asked about the new man in her life, Shraddha says, “Karan is a friend.”Tell her the pictures tell an entirely different story, and she says, “Then let the pictures then do the talking.
I did my best to avoid them. I’ve known Karan for a very brief period. I was introduced to him through common friends.”
In the past, Karan had been in a relationship with telly actress Barkha Bisht. The duo met on Balaji’s MTV show, Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi.

There were even talks of marriage. But things soured and Bisht is now seeing Indraneil Sengupta, co-star of her Star show, Pyaar Ke Do Naam – Ek Raadha Ek Shyaam.
Shraddha, on the other hand, was in a long-term relationship with actor Ninad Kamat, whom she met while still in college at Mithibai. Later, there was buzz about an affair with then Sony boss Tarun Katiyal too..

 HOBBIES AND LEISURE.. Its not all fun and games 

Even though he has no time for sporting activities, Karan used to look forward to a game of basketball a while ago. 

Swimming was another regular pass time. “ I love sports, but my work schedule only allows me time with my Play Station 2,” he jokes. But even that has its advantages. “ It helps me unwind and get my mind of worries.”

 WORKOUT REGIME..!! 

Karan prefers to workout six days a week, but occasionally, shooting schedule allows him only four days of working out.
The key to a good exercise, according to Karan, is constant variation in exercise schedule.”I believe in focusing my attention on one muscle at a time.” The actor enthuses, adding,” Concentrating your energy on developing each muscle individually, helps build up muscle mass.”
He reserves Mondays for toning his muscles on his back, and Tuesdays for chest and shoulder exercises. He focuses his attention on arm and leg muscles on Wednesdays and Thursdays.” After an intense workout, I take a break for a day or two.” Says Karan , who says a good night’s sleep does wonders for your body.

 HIS HEALTHY BODY NEEDS..  

Actor by day,bodybuilder by night:

Pointing out that a healthy body needs a healthy diet, Karan says ,” I include a lot of proteins in my daily food intake. From shake supplements to cereals and chicken, I make sure I get adequate dose of protein.” The actor starts his day with breakfast comprising of cereals, a protein shake and fruit juice.
He usually eats lunch on the sets, but avoids rice. “ I like to work out in the night, from about 11 pm to1 am,” says Karan, who always ends up eating late dinner.

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