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.

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.

karan likes fun and peppy roles

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 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.”

I’m flirtatious, admits Karan Singh Grover

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.