Raza Murad to play Shah Jahan in 'Veer Shivaji' (TV Snippets)

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Veteran actor Raza Murad, known for playing negative roles in films, will be seen as Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the TV show "Veer Shivaji". He feels the role will give him a chance to create a new image.

"I have worked on television and love the medium for its connect with the audience. I found 'Veer Shivaji' an interesting project as it showcases the life of the great Maratha warrior and takes you back to history," Raza said in a statement.

After keeping himself busy with regional cinema, especially Gujarati, Punjabi and Bhojpuri films, the veteran actor is upbeat about returning to the small screen and replaying a historical character.

"I will be playing Shah Jahan and will enter the show when Shivaji seeks his support to release Shahaji Raje from Adilshah's custody," he said. The show is being aired on Colors.

"I am now working on my look closely with the production team and I hope the audiences like my work. I have played many negative roles in films and television gives me an opportunity to break this image and portray another side of me," he added.

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Disha Wakani impresses Saroj Khan

Disha Wakani, small screen's popular Daya bhabhi, impressed veteran choreographer Saroj Khan with her dance skills while shooting a special episode for the comedy show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah".

"I was very impressed when I asked everyone to perform and Disha did an impromptu garba act on a disco number. It was hilarious and entertaining too," Khan said in a statement.

The Bollywood dance guru appeared on the show to judge a competition between all the couples who stay in Gokuldham society.

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Hunar Hali admires Kajol's versatility

Like most TV actors, Hunar Hali too wants to do different kinds of roles and considers Kajol the best example of versatility.

"As an actress, I always want to be versatile. I don't want to be stereotyped where people say that she can only fit into a certain role. That's the reason I like Kajol because she is a person who is truly versatile," Hunar told IANS.

The 22-year-old, who bagged her first lead role with Colors' "Chhal - Sheh Aur Maat", says the thriller genre was interesting for her to take up.

"I should always do something new and different, and that's a challenge for me. This show was challenging, that's why I took it up," she said.

Hunar has earlier been seen in supporting roles in shows like "Grahasti", "12/24 Karol Bagh" and "Sasuraal Genda Phool".

She says it's easy to get stereotyped on the small screen.

"When you play a bhabhi or a mother, that's when you are typecast. Once a mother always a mother. I am a young girl, and I have so far played roles of young girls only...so I don't fear being typecast as of now," she said.