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Actress Disha Parmar recently shared an adorable moment with her daughter, Navya, on Instagram, capturing the little one’s fascination with glasses. In the snapshot, Navya, dressed in a cute peach outfit, is seen sitting on a couch and playfully biting her mother’s sunglasses. Disha humorously captioned the post, “What is this obsession with my glasses???”

Disha and her husband, singer Rahul Vaidya, have been celebrating the joys of parenthood since welcoming their daughter, Navya, on September 20, 2023. The couple, who tied the knot on July 16, 2021, recently marked 10 months of Navya being their “sunshine.”

Rahul Vaidya is known for his journey in the music industry, starting as the second runner-up in Indian Idol 1. He went on to win other reality shows like Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star and Music Ka Maha Muqqabla, and participated in Bigg Boss 14 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. His notable songs include “Ek Rupaiya,” “Be Intehaan (Unplugged),” and “Meri Zindagi.

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Virgos, born between August 23 and September 22, are known for their meticulous nature, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to their craft. These traits make them stand out in an industry that demands excellence and hard work. Let’s delve into the lives and careers of some of Bollywood’s brightest Virgo stars, exploring how their zodiac sign influences their journey in the film industry.

1. Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Quintessential Diva

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Born on September 21, Kareena Kapoor Khan embodies the quintessential Virgo traits of perfectionism and dedication. Known for her impeccable acting skills and stunning beauty, Kareena has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood with her versatile roles. From the bubbly Geet in Jab We Met to the strong-headed Poo in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kareena’s performances are...

Actor Anshul Pandey, who is known for his work in ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ and ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, has shared that to portray an elder brother in the show ‘Flash’, he banked upon his learnings from his ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ co-star Karan Mehra.

Anshul highlighted the qualities of Karan that aided him in portraying the elder brother on screen more effectively.

Anshul said: “Karan Mehra, was my step-brother in the show and observing how he approached that role was an example I could draw from. From him, I learnt the art of patience. He is a very patient and calm person, even when things go wrong. I’m quite the opposite, so observing how he handled situations has been a valuable lesson for me.”

“I focused on being calmer than the younger one. For instance, in a scene where we were involved in a hit-and-run, I felt equally scared.

The ‘Indian Idol 14’ contestant Menuka Poudel won the heart of singer and actor Amit Kumar, the son of legendary singer Kishore Kumar, as she gave an impactful performance of the songs ‘Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi’ and ‘Zindagi Ke Safar Mein’.

The singing reality show celebrated the life of Kishore Kumar in a special episode titled ‘Hum, Aap Aur Kishore’, in the presence of his son, Amit.

In a humble tribute to Kishore Kumar, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most dynamic singers in the history of Indian music, the contestants sang memorable songs of renowned music composers, who have worked with Kishore Da.

Menuka sang the songs ‘Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi’ from the 1975 classic ‘Aandhi’, followed by ‘Zindagi Ke Safar Mein’ from the classic 1974 movie, ‘Aap Ki Kasam’.

On the request of Amit, Menuka also played the harmonium and sang ‘Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon...

Mumbai, Nov 13 (Ians) Actor Mohit Malhotra, known for his roles in ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, ‘Beintehaa’, among others, recently went on a vacation to Japan and shared his experience in the land of rising sun.

Mohit enjoys travelling, and had a gala time in Japan.

“I’ve always wanted to go to Japan. It’s very beautiful but not a very popular place among the tourists and that’s why I wanted to visit Japan. So I wanted to explore the country which is unique and has great beauty, nature and incredible culture,” he said.

Mohit went to Tokyo, then to Kyoto, Osaka and Nara.

He shared: “I loved and enjoyed various cuisines in Japan. Tempura is one of the great dishes I savoured, and I found a restaurant that served exceptional tempura. I also tried udon noodles at a dedicated udon restaurant, and they were incredibly popular.

Mumbai, Nov 13 (Ians) Actor Mohit Malhotra, known for his roles in ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, ‘Beintehaa’, among others, recently went on a vacation to Japan and shared his experience in the land of rising sun.

Mohit enjoys travelling, and had a gala time in Japan.

“I’ve always wanted to go to Japan. It’s very beautiful but not a very popular place among the tourists and that’s why I wanted to visit Japan. So I wanted to explore the country which is unique and has great beauty, nature and incredible culture,” he said.

Mohit went to Tokyo, then to Kyoto, Osaka and Nara.

He shared: “I loved and enjoyed various cuisines in Japan. Tempura is one of the great dishes I savoured, and I found a restaurant that served exceptional tempura. I also tried udon noodles at a dedicated udon restaurant, and they were incredibly popular.

Mumbai, Nov 9 (Ians) Actor Mohit Malhotra, known for his roles in ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, ‘Beintehaa’, among others, has shared his thoughts about love and marriage, revealing that he is happily single.

Given his fan following and the kind of female attention he gets, it’s hard to believe that Mohit is single.

The ‘Bhagya Lakshmi’ actor talks about the advantages and disadvantages of singlehood.

“I think there are both advantages and disadvantages of being single. The advantage is that you’re just living your life by yourself. There’s nobody to answer to. There’s nobody, no responsibility, nobody to look after. You feel liberated,” he said.

The ‘Naagin 5’ actor said: “At the same time I think the disadvantage is at the end of the day, you actually seek companionship and you do want to spend some good time with someone when you come back home from work.

Mumbai, Nov 9 (Ians) Actor Mohit Malhotra, known for his roles in ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, ‘Beintehaa’, among others, has shared his thoughts about love and marriage, revealing that he is happily single.

Given his fan following and the kind of female attention he gets, it’s hard to believe that Mohit is single.

The ‘Bhagya Lakshmi’ actor talks about the advantages and disadvantages of singlehood.

“I think there are both advantages and disadvantages of being single. The advantage is that you’re just living your life by yourself. There’s nobody to answer to. There’s nobody, no responsibility, nobody to look after. You feel liberated,” he said.

The ‘Naagin 5’ actor said: “At the same time I think the disadvantage is at the end of the day, you actually seek companionship and you do want to spend some good time with someone when you come back home from work.

Disha Parmar is enjoying her pregnancy days. Disha was seen in the serial Bade Achhe Lagte Hain in the past, but now this serial has gone off air. Disha Parmar is spending her time with her husband Rahul Vaidya.

Disha Parmar looks stunning in lavender dress at her baby shower . Rahul was seen wearing white printed shirt and pants. Both the proud to be parents were seen dancing and enjoying their upcoming parenthood.

Fans are seen praising Disha Parmar and Rahul Vaidya a lot. Some are praising Disha’s look on these photos, while some are talking about the couple’s chemistry.

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‘Saath Nibhana Saathiya’ actress Kajal Pisal is delighted to shoot with Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan for an upcoming project. After being spotted at the Chitrakoot studios, she confirmed about being part of the team. However, she refrained from sharing more details about the project.

The actress said: “I’m part of the upcoming project that features both Kareena and Alia. I’m delighted to be in the same frame.”

“But seriously it’s not the correct time to speak and reveal much details about the same,” she added.

Kajal, last seen in ‘Sasural Simar Ka 2’ also said that it will be her first collaboration with Dharma 2.0.

“It is the very first time I’m shooting with them and I’m honoured to be part of this beautiful project.”

Kajal, called Alia and Kareena her favourite.

“Kareena and Alia are beautiful and amazing actors. They are my...

TV actress Chahatt Khanna has revealed that social media trolling, negative and abusive comments often affected her mentally but now she is learning to handle the trolls peacefully.

She said: “Earlier, I used to take the comments more seriously, I have now learned to ignore them and focus on the positive aspects of my life. It is essential to address the issue of online trolling and cyberbullying, as it can have a severe impact on people’s mental health.”

The actress, who is known for television programmes ‘Kumkum’, ‘Kaajjal’, ‘Qubool Hai’, ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, further shared that online trolling can affect a person’s mental health and well-being.

She added that people unnecessarily comment on someone’s looks and that is unfortunate and insulting. Chahatt requested everyone to spread positivity.

She added: “I have also urged people to spread positivity and kindness on social media, rather than spreading hate and negativity.

Mumbai, April 14 (Ians) Former ‘Splitsvilla 2’ contestant Mohit Malhotra, who was also seen in ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ and ‘Sasural Genda Phool’, has joined the cast of television show ‘Bhagya Lakshmi’.

In the show, Mohit plays Vikrant, a businessman who treats everyone with respect. He is very similar to Lakshmi (Aishwarya Khare) and is seen as a prospective husband for her.

“I am really happy to be back on television after a long time, that too with a show like ‘Bhagya Lakshmi’. My character Vikrant is an ideal man for Lakshmi, who promises to keep her happy and will be seen impressing every family member with his affable demeanour. I have recently started shooting with the cast of the show, but it feels like I have known them forever,” Mohit said.

The actor also shared how he has been welcomed by the cast of the show, saying: “Everyone on the sets is very warm and welcoming,...

‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ actress Chahatt Khanna shared her excitement as she is all set to be part of the Jacqueline Fernandez-starrer film ‘One Way’. She said she is looking forward to exploring different opportunities and playing challenging roles.

‘One Way’ is a supernatural thriller also starring ‘Main Hoon Na’ actor Zayed Khan, and directed by filmmaker Shyam Ramsay’s daughter, Saasha. In the movie, Chahatt plays the role of a woman who is a mentor to the character played by Jacqueline Fernandez. She said that both the films are completely different from each other and that is what Chahatt is happy about.

Chahatt is also going to be seen in another film titled ‘Yatri’. Talking about these projects, Chahatt said: “I enjoy working across different mediums. However, films have a longer shelf life than other mediums and that’s the reason every actor aspires to do films. While...

‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ actress Chahatt Khanna said that she is fond of travelling and also shared her experience of visiting the Pink City, Jaipur along with her daughters, Amaira and Zohairr.

Sharing her experience, she said it is very important for parents to travel with their children at regular intervals.

Chahatt said: “Travelling helps in strengthening the bond between parents and children. In today’s times, most parents get extremely occupied with their professional lives. The few hours that we manage to set aside for our children every day are not enough. When you travel with your children, you get to know them better.”

“You also make them realise the importance of travelling to new places and being outdoors. Very few things in our life contribute to our growth as much as travelling does,” she said.

The actress, who is known for her shows such as ‘Kumkum’, ‘Kaajjal’, ‘Qubool Hai’, and many more,...

In a country where Bollywood is a religion in itself, it comes as no surprise that millions aspire to enter the industry. While actor Mohit Malhotra has fulfilled his dream, having starred in the film Hacked, and shows such as Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Jamai Raja, he, in turn, has become an inspiration?to his maid?s son.

The good looking actor has been supporting the education of his maid?s son, Rohit. On what prompted him to do this, he says, ?I?ve always believed in giving back to the society so when I got to know that the fees, etc. are a struggle for my maid, I offered to support her son?s education.

It?s the least I could do... Education is a basic need, and I?m proud that I?ve been given this opportunity to fund a child?s education.?

What makes things even...

Actress Sakshi Tanwar, known for starring in daily soaps like "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii" and "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", will play a scientist in producer Ekta Kapoor's upcoming web series "M.O.M. - Mission Over Mars".

The ALTBalaji show is based on a quartet of women scientists who chart the journey of Indian Space Agency's Mission on Mars right from inception to execution.

ALTBalaji took to social media in which the post read, "Four Indian Women. One historical Mars mission. A proud moment for the nation. #MissionOverMars streaming soon on ALTBalaji. #ALTBalajiOrginal @ektaravikapoor #MonaSingh #SakshiTanwar @Nnidhisin @PalomiGhosh"

Playing a pivotal role as one of the four women scientists is none other than Sakshi. She will be portraying the role of an independent woman scientist Nandita.

Being a strict disciplined Mission Coordinator of M.O.M., Nandita is one who comes with the attitude of a hard taskmaster, alongside being a caring mother.

TV actress Sakshi Tanwar, who became popular with shows like 'Kahaani Ki Ghar Ghar Ki' and 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain', has managed to get her big break in Bollywood with an Aamir Khan film. The actress, who has done a handful of miniscule roles in the past and a prominent role in the controversial film Mohalla Assi, will now play the role of Aamir Khan's wife in his next titled Dangal. From what we hear, Sakshi Tanwar was selected after the makers auditioned over 70 actresses for the role. While it was chemistry, comfort level and body language that the makers were looking for, they found that Sakshi fits the bill. It is also being said that Aamir and others were keen on casting a new face but ended up roping in the popular TV actress for the role after a lot of discussions. However, it seems that Sakshi,...

Balaji Telefilm's most popular soap ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ will take a new interesting turn. In the coming episode, we will get to see Priya Ram Kapoor played by Sakshi Tanwar will slip into coma after a accident. Ever since the serial jumped into the eight generation, it hogged limelight. She will go in coma after she caught her teenage daughter Pihu (Aanchal Munjal) in a closed room getting intimate with her boyfriend Varun at the porn night. Priya lost her cool when she caught Pihu and Varun red-handed and Pihu to save herself announced that Varun forces himself to her and he tried to rape her when she went upstairs to change....

Mumbai, Aug 16: Aanchal Munjal has entered popular TV show "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" as grown up Pihu and the 16-year-old is nervous and hopes she too gets the same love and affection from the viewers that Amrita Mukherjee received as the younger Pihu.

"Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, has taken an eight-year leap and Amrita, who played five-plus Pihu, has been replaced by Aanchal.

"I am feeling very nervous because younger Pihu (Amrita Mukherjee) was loved a lot... the whole of the audience love her (even now)," Aanchal said here Thursday on the set of the show "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain".

"I.

Macau, July 4: He is quite popular on the small screen, but Ram Kapoor, who is also active in films, says currently his movie projects are getting importance.

Right now seen in a vital role in popular TV show "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", he has films like "Santa Banta" and "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" in his kitty and explains that due to the magnitude of the projects, films are getting precedence over his television assignments.

"As of now, the kind of projects I am doing are so big...I don't have a choice...films are getting precedence. When you are working with people who are very big, then you have to give them preference. But this is temporary," Ram told Ians here.

"I have a good business manager who handles all my.

Macau, July 4: Film and Television actor Ram Kapoor will be seen in a triple role in "Humshakals" and he is excited about the film, to be directed by Sajid Khan.

"I am starting 'Humshakals' with Sajid Khan where I do a triple role. I am excited about it... we will start shooting in September and it will release next June," Ram, currently ruling the small screen as a business tycoon in the romantic drama "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", told Ians.

Other than this, the actor, who worked in films like "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi" and "Udaan", is busy with Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar-starrer "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" and "Santa Banta".

"It.

Mumbai, May 10: Actress and anchor Rakshanda Khan, who will soon be seen in popular daily soap "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", is happy to reunite with Balaji Telefilms.

She is playing Isha, Ram Kapoor's college friend in the show, which sees Sakshi Tanwar in the female lead.

"It feels good to be back in Balaji. If you stay away from your home for long, then at the back of your mind you feel that every family member is there, but I am not at home. Thankfully, things have changed and I'm back in Balaji," the 38-year-old actress told reporters on the sets of the show.

"I feel at home here. It feels comfortable amidst people you.

New Delhi, May 9: The cruel, manipulative mother-in-law out to exploit the devoted daughter-in-law was not too long ago the staple of films as well as TV soaps. Well, movies have moved on and so it seems has the small screen that is keeping pace with the changing times.

Showmakers and actors say the small screen monster-in-law is giving way to the empathetic, understanding mother-in-law for a more realistic portrayal of the age-old, often tricky equation. Love your 'bahu' is now the mantra as the long held image of small screen mothers-in-law undergoes a makeover.

Ravindra Gautam, who has directed serials like "Kasautii Zindagi Kay", "Uttaran" and "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", says the change has come because the audience is.

New Delhi, April 29: Bollywood actors John Abraham and Tusshar Kapoor joined Ram Kapoor on the sets of popular TV show "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" to promote their forthcoming movie "Shootout At Wadala".

The trio walked down a fashion runway in a special episode, which will be aired on Sony May 2. In the show, Ram Kapoor plays a business tycoon bearing the same name.

Ekta Kapoor, producer of the show and co-producer of "Shootout At Wadala", designed the special scene, said a source.

It seems like a movie promotion on "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" has become a formula of sorts for Ekta, who has been utilising the show time for.

Mumbai, March 5: Small screen's favourite 'bahu' Sakshi Tanwar will soon be seen in Ekta Kapoor's new promotional show "Ek Thhi Naayka" and hopes their success saga continues with the show.

Sakshi had teamed up with Ekta, boss of Balaji Telefilms, in successful TV show "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii". Currently the actress is doing "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", again produced by the same banner.

"Balaji and Ekta are more like a family now. It is a bond, which is hard to crack. There is a level of understanding and professionalism, which is deep set between Balaji and me," the 40-year-old told reporters Monday at the launch of the show.

"By.

For a while news was doing the round that actor Ram Kapoor is quitting Sony channel popular serial ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ which is riding high on TRPs but the actor now denied the report saying that he is not quitting the serial and will stick to the end. The serial is high on popularity chart and is the most favorite serial of the TV goers. "I am not quitting `Bade Achhe Lagte Hain`. Please don`t believe whatever you read. My production guys said not to take any calls from media, and they started cooking up their own stories. I will not quit `Bade...` till the time it is finished," Ram Kapoor told reporters. There were reports that ...

Mumbai, Feb 14: Actor Ram Kapoor denies reports that he will quit "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" and adds that he will be associated with it till the last episode.

The love story of a 30-plus couple, the show went on air in May 2011, and so far it has been getting encouraging response, thanks to the fast moving story, which introduced a new concept on the small screen.

"I am not quitting 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain'. Please don't believe whatever you read. My production guys said not to take any calls from media, and they started cooking up their own stories. I will not quit 'Bade...' till the time it is finished," Ram Kapoor told reporters.

In.

Mumbai, Jan 29: Sakshi Tanwar is one such television actress whose popularity has never faded out. Audience were charmed to see her as ‘Parvati’ in “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki”. And soon after she is seen as Priya opposite Ram Kapoor in the romantic tale titled “Bade Achhe Lagte Hain”. Sakshi says Parvati has been an icon and idol for audience. She was an ideal bahu and to play such a character onscreen is not an easy task, said Sakshi.

But then Priya is relatable and so people like her so much. And while doing these serials, she says she has grown up as a human being not only professionally but personally too. And Sakshi says it.

New Delhi, Jan 25: Popular TV actors Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar are set to get intimate once again on the popular show "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain".

Back in March 2012, both the protagonists had shot a consummation scene, which took the audiences by surprise as nothing so up close and personal was shown on the Indian small screen before.

But the mixed reactions to the scene have not deterred producer Ekta Kapoor from repeating an intimate scene on the family-based show again. The new episode will go on air Jan 29.

"It will so happen that Ayesha (Chahat Khanna) will mix a date-rape drug in Ram's drink, and by mistake, Priya.

Mumbai, Jan 20: Ram Kapoor, who seems to have broken the image of a stereotypical hero on TV with "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", never expected to do this. The popular TV actor says the success adds pressure and places responsibility on his shoulders.

As a forty-plus, overweight business tycoon, who is forced to marry middle-class girl Priya Sharma (Shakshi Tanwar) and eventually falls in love with her, Ram kapoor has yielded awesome response for "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain".

"It's a humbling experience. I still haven't fully adjusted to it...didn't expect so much," he told Ians in a group interview.

"I knew I was doing well and.

Actor Ram Kapoor has decided to quit the famous serial on Sony Entertainment channel ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ due to his overloaded film offers. Ram who is working 16 to 18 hours for the TV show finds it hard to accommodate time for films and hence he has decided to quit the show. Ram Kapoor has informed Balaji Telefilms about the decisions and finding no other alternative they agreed. Ram has played male lead in the show for about a year-and-a-half and he has become quite popular. His chemistry with Sakshi Talwar was highly appreciated. An insider says, “Ram has spoken to Balaji (production house) and the channel (Sony). He told Ek...

He ranks highest amongst the most loved ones on Indian television. But last week, there came a moment in his life when the charmer was charmed!

Complementing his immense popularity, thirty female fans of television superstar Ram Kapoor landed in Mumbai from all over the world, especially to celebrate his birthday last week.

Obviously, the actor is on cloud nine! “It became a grand celebration and I simply loved the little creative gifts they personally made and brought for me. We partied all night! It was quite unreal but an awesome as well as humbling experience for me,” he beamed.

What’s more! Ram followed up this rollicking bash with another very special one for his family and friends. And now it’s just a few hours before he gets back to the grind of his shoots for Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and the select movie roles he does in Bollywood!

Television superstar Ram Kapoor is the heartthrob of millions. But what the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor is super excited about these days is a film he has just signed!

Ram is doing a movie which will have a couple of short stories, one of which will be directed by filmmaker Mira Nair, who is acclaimed for movies such as Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake.

“I have been a huge admirer of Mira Nair’s work for as long as I can remember and it truly is a dream come true to be working with her again after Monsoon Wedding,” says Ram.

The actor, who spends most of his time shuttling between studios to match grueling schedules of his leading daily soap with select movies that he portrays key roles in, is scheduled to begin shooting with Nair this week itself.

For the record, Nair has directed ten narrative feature...

Television superstar Ram Kapoor is the heartthrob of millions. But what the 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' actor is super excited about these days is a film he has just signed! Ram is doing a movie which will have a couple of short stories, one of which will be directed by noted filmmaker Mira Nair; acclaimed for movies such as Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake. "I have been a huge admirer of Mira Nair's work for as long as I can remember and it truly is a dream come true to be wor...

Mumbai, Jul 3: TV tsarina Ekta Kapoor is unable to show the uncut trailer of her next production "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum" in theatres, but she says she will fill her ongoing TV shows with songs from the film to boost the movie promotions.

The song "Teri shirt da button..." was spun into a recent episode of "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain".

"Wait and watch... all the 'Bade Achhe...' and 'Pavitra Rishta' will be filled with the songs of this film. I am.

Mumbai: With kissing scenes becoming the order of the day in movies these days, can T.V. be left far behind in these orthodox -tending to liberal times?

Indeed the recent lip lock and intimate scene between Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar in Sony’s ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ may be the coming-of-age for the Tellywood industry.

The channel aired the episode on Monday where Ram, (played by Ram Kapoor) was seen getting intimate with his wife Priya, (played by Sakshi Tanwar) on screen many months after the marital vows. This episode may have been pretty uncomfortable for some, but it attracted quite a lot of hype. ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ which premiered in May 2011 has done quite well and is currently high on the Trp charts. The kissing scene will only have added to the TRPs. This has been a bold step.

New Delhi, March 16: Time was when, on television, love used to be expressed with a comforting hug, a peck on the cheek or a warm embrace in dimly lit settings. Little did the Indian viewer imagine watching 30 minutes of steamy romance, replete with liplocks and bedroom scenes.

But that's what is happening now. A recent episode of Ekta Kapoor's "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" saw its protagonists, essayed by seasoned actors Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar, getting more up, close and personal than most family audiences could digest.

It was the consummation scene - where the 40-plus rich hero took his marriage of convenience to a different level.

Mumbai, Nov 22: According to the ninth edition of Ormax Media’s quarterly study Characters India Loves (Cil), Amitabh Bachchan (Kaun Banega Crorepati) and Ram Kapoor (Bade Achhe Lagte Hain) are the most favourite non-fiction and fiction characters on television respectively, reported Best Media Info.

This ninth track of Cil was conducted in October 2011, with a sample size of 3477 respondents in six cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Indore and Jalandhar, in the 15-44 years age group, with Big B and Ram Kapoor emerging as the biggest superstars of Indian television.

Amitabh Bachchan leads the non-fiction popularity.

Ekta Kapoor who has been entertaining the audiences with many daily soaps like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kkusum and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain is now all set to make teleserial Bajirao Mastani based on the life of great Peshwa Baji Rao I. A source says, “It's a historical love story based on the romance between Maratha ruler Peshwa Baji Rao I and his wife Mastani. Ekta was always fascinated by the blend of politics, intrigue and religion of those times and this beautiful love story.”

Baji Rao was a Maratha king in Pune, Hindu and was against the Mughal rule. Bajirao defeated Bangash& ...