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Everything you need to know about Anandi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Anandi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Reach Of 'Balika Vadhu' worked for me: Siddharth Shukla

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Television actor Siddharth Shukla says he did other shows, but "Balika Vadhu" has been a turning point in his career.

Viewers' acceptance makes Toral 'Anandi' Rasputra happy!

May 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Toral Rasputra, who replaced Pratyusha Banerjee as Anandi on popular show "Balika Vadhu", is happy that finally the viewers are accepting her in the role.

Avika Gor doesn't mind playing mature roles

May 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Avika Gor is barely 15 years old but she has played an 18-year-old married woman Roli in "Sasural Simar Ka". And the actress says she doesn't have a problem playing mature roles.

I would love to play Anandi: Srishty Rode

May 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) If given an opportunity, small screen actress Srishty Rode would love to play Anandi in popular show "Balika Vadhu".

Mother symbol of love, happiness: TV stars

May 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) For Toral Rasputra, her mother is her 4 a.m. friend, while Siddharth Shukla describe his mom as a shield who protects him from the worst. On Mother's Day Sunday, small screen celebrities pay tribute to their moms.

Jayati Bhatia owes her success to real life mom-in-law

May 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Actress Jayati Bhatia, seen as Mataji in "Sasural Simar Ka", owes her success to her real life mother-in-law and also appreciates Sumitra in "Balika Vadhu" as the best on-screen 'saas'.

Toral Rasputra yet to find viewer acceptance as Anandi?

April 2, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) It seems Toral Rasputra, who replaced Pratyusha Banerjee as Anandi in "Balika Vadhu" after the latter quit the popular show, will take some time to carve a niche for herself as Anandi as audiences are taking their own sweet time to accept her.

TV serials keep momentum with replacements

March 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Personal issues, Bollywood ambitions and coordination problems with the channel or production team are common reasons for actors being replaced in TV shows, but various serials seek to surmount the issue of finding suitable successors.

I'm leaving 'Balika Vadhu': Pratyusha Banerjee (With Image)

February 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who plays Anandi in popular TV serial "Balika Vadhu", which is currently heading for a highpoint, is leaving the show. She says there is no reason behind it, but the channel claims it is due to "hectic shooting schedules".

I'm the worst actor in 'Balika...' with best role: Shashank

January 8, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Playing the male lead in "Balika Vadhu" was no less than a miracle for Shashank Vyas who feels he didn't struggle enough to bag such a big project in the first go.

Salman Khurshid to visit Myanmar in first bilateral trip

December 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) In his first bilateral trip abroad, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid is to visit Myanmar from Dec 14-16 during which he will call on President Thein Sein and also inaugurate the International Buddhist Conference in Yangon.

Age no bar to Avika Gor for essaying new roles

July 28, 2012 at 12:18 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) She might be 15, but young TV actress Avika Gor doesn't let her age come in the way of her career. She says her stint is popular show "Balika Vadhu" has prepared her for kind of roles.

Pratyusha Banerjee too skinny to look vulgar!

June 13, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) In her small screen "biwi no.1" avatar as Anandi, actress Pratyusha Banerjee is seen in traditional ghaghra-choli. But for dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5", she will wear skimpy skirts and believes her slim frame won't make her to look vulgar.

TRPs blamed for social messages going awry on TV

May 25, 2012 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Just a few years ago, television producers found a new recipe to make successful shows - social messages garnished with melodrama and entertainment. The delicacy brought in hit shows like "Balika Vadhu" and "Pratigya", but the menu soon changed track after the initial episodes. Experts blame TRP pressure for this.

Small screen's Anandi glams up for 'Jhalak...' (With Image)

May 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) From ghaghra-choli to body hugging dress -- the fifth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" will see actress Pratyusha Banerjee, known for playing Anandi in top-rated show "Balika Vadhu", transform from a typical bahu to a glam diva.

'Balika Vadhu' celebrates 1,000th episode

May 15, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Anjum Farooqi, who plays Gauri in Colors' show "Balika Vadhu", said she feels great to be associated with a show, which has completed 1,000 episodes.

'Balika Vadhu' celebrates its 1,000th episode

May 15, 2012 at 12:50 AM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Anjum Farooqi, who plays the role of Gehna on Colors' "Balika Vadhu", said she feels great to be associated with such a show, as it celebrated its 1,000th episode Monday.

Love your bahus, say telly moms-in-law

May 10, 2012 at 11:34 AM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Nasty kitchen politics and mean mothers-in-law have long been the core of woman-centric shows on telly. But Smita Bansal, Apara Mehta, Supriya Pilongakar and Indrani Haldar have changed the scenario by backing their on-screen daughters-in-law.

Bhandarkar amused over 'Fashion' copyright case (Movie Snippets)

April 13, 2012 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is amused by the copyright infringement case filed against him for 2008 film "Fashion".

Kolkata hawkers form human chain protest in West Bengal

February 1, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Kolkata, Feb 1 (ANI): Hawkers in Kolkata formed a human chain on Wednesday to protest against the state government's move to evict them without rehabilitating them.

Kolkata hawkers form human chain protest in West Bengal

February 1, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Kolkata, Feb 1 (ANI): Hawkers in Kolkata formed a human chain on Wednesday to protest against the state government's move to evict them without rehabilitating them.

Anna Hazare adamant to hold protest despite ill health

December 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who is currently ailing from viral fever, has reiterated his decision to hold his upcoming protest despite his ill health.

Female representation in local Indian politics brings surge in documented crimes against women

December 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

London, Dec 20 (ANI): The increase in number of females entering local Indian politics has caused a significant rise in documented crimes against women in the country, a research has claimed.

Imphal residents take part in silent anti-AFSPA rally

September 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

Imphal, Sep.12 (ANI): Hundreds of people took part in a silent rally here on September 11.

Manipuris agitated over incidents of bomb blasts, extortions

September 9, 2010 at 6:41 PM

Imphal, Sep.9 (ANI): There is a growing annoyance among residents in Manipur against the militants who are extorting money by threatening people.

List of dead and injured in Pune blast

February 14, 2010 at 6:35 PM

Pune, Feb 14 (ANI): Pune Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh on Sunday said that nine people, including two foreigners, were killed in Saturday's bomb blast at the German Bakery here.

Popular TV shows take generational leap, child actors to go

May 30, 2009 at 4:48 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Child actors of popular television shows may have caught the fancy of many a viewer, but one may not get to see the cute kids of 'Uttaran' or the naughty little boy playing Lord Krishna any more as they are now set to grow up on screen.

In the spotlight, child actors enjoy their moment of fame

December 7, 2008 at 8:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Spending more than eight hours on a set, learning tough dialogues and attaining overnight recognition in a glamorous industry - one might wonder if child actors are missing out on their childhood. But far from complaining, they seem to be enjoying every bit of it.

Trust net of marriage makes women vulnerable to HIV: experts

December 2, 2008 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Citing examples of sex workers who insist on using condoms with their customers but not with their partners at home, experts at the National Consultation for Women Living with HIV here Tuesday said that the 'trust net' of marriage makes women vulnerable to HIV.

Balika Vadhu celebrates Children's Day with the kids of SMILE

November 14, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Anandi and Jagdish of 'Balika Vadhu', a popular show on COLORS, spent children's day with the kids of SMILE Foundation, a national level development organisation working for the welfare of underprivileged children across India. The children of SMILE

Shahid is the best: Avika Gor

October 27, 2008 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Child actress Avika Gor, who shot with Shahid Kapur for his forthcoming film 'Pathshala', says it was a 'dream come true' dancing with the Bollywood actor.

Prachanda intensifies political consultation

October 11, 2008 at 9:18 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 11 (ANI): With the end of Dashain festivities, Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda has intensified political consultation with leaders of various political parties today.

TV show 'Balika Vadhu' was originally a movie script

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) 'Balika Vadhu', a TV show on child marriage, has become one of the most watched soaps on small screen. Its writer Purnendu Shekhar says it was originally a movie script, written 16 years back.

Abhishek Bachchan features in TV soap to promote 'Drona' (Film Snippets)

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The cast and crew of popular TV series 'Balika Vadhu' played perfect host to actor Abhishek Bachchan, who made a short stopover on the sets of the show recently to promote his much talked about action fantasy 'Drona', which is releasing Thursday.

TV show 'Balika Vadhu' was originally a movie script

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) 'Balika Vadhu', a TV show on child marriage, has become one of the most watched soaps on small screen. Its writer Purnendu Shekhar says it was originally a movie script, written 16 years back.

Abhishek Bachchan features in TV soap to promote 'Drona' (Film Snippets)

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The cast and crew of popular TV series 'Balika Vadhu' played perfect host to actor Abhishek Bachchan, who made a short stopover on the sets of the show recently to promote his much talked about action fantasy 'Drona', which is releasing Thursday.

Authorities gear up to rescue flood-affected in Gujarat

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Surendranagar (Gujarat), Sept 20 (ANI): Authorities in Surendranagar in Gujarat are gearing up to evacuate marooned villagers after floodwaters submerged over 20 villages in the last three days.

Seven Party Alliance decisions a betrayal, say Madhesi parties

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kathmandu, July 5 (ANI): The Madhesi parties have concluded that the decision of the Nepal Government to introduce a supplementary bill to amend the Constitution is not in keeping with their demands.