Here is our weekly recap of what happened in the TV industry…
The week began on a blissful note with Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal getting hitched after a long courtship. In between, we got news of the leap in Chakravartin Ashok Samrat and possibility of Siddharth Nigam getting replaced. Here is a look at what made headlines…
Newsmakers
TV’s lovebirds, Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal tied the knot in an intimate ceremony held in Goa. Friends like Arjun Bijlani, Drashti Dhami and Kinshuk Mahajan attended the destination wedding.
Karan Mehra popularly known as Naitik Singhania from Yeh Rishta Ka Kehlata Hai made news as rumours of the actor quitting the show after seven years started doing the rounds.
There was buzz that the newly engaged Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya have been approached for Nach Baliye 8 but they have not confirmed their participation so far.
Madhuri Dixit is going to be the first celebrity guest on Comedy Nights Live that features Krushna Abhishek and Bharti Singh.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa winner Faisal Khan’s debut film, Prem Kahani, a Marathi venture, released this week. It also stars Kajal Sharma and has Faisal in the role of a puppeteer.
Chakravartin Ashok Samrat is all set to take a leap but fans want Siddharth Nigam to be a part of the show.
Rithvik Dhanjani and Asha Negi will be soon seen in a Valentine Day’s special on Zee TV. They will be joined by Aamir Ali-Sanjeeda Sheikh and other celebs.
Launches
Krishndasi got aired on Colors from this week. A story in the backdrop of the Devdasi culture, it stars Sana Amin Sheikh, Chhavi Mittal and Shravan Reddy in lead roles.
Meri Saasu Maa also got off on air. People are liking the chemistry between Hiba Nawab (Pari) and Sattu (Pearl V Puri).
Entries and exits
Actress Sneha Shah was seen in Diya Aur Baati Hum and Tu Mera Hero is all slated to play Kritika in Sadda Haq season 2.
The very dashing Varun Toorkey, who was last seen on Qubool Hai is all slated to enter Udann post the lead. Actor Vijayendra Kumeria, who was seen as Rajat in Shastri Sisters will also play a role in the show.
Lovely Sasan better known as Paridhi from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya entered Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi…Let’s Go.
Telly tracks
It is indeed testing times for Swara (Helly Shah) and Sanskaar (Varun Kapoor) as Kavita (Nikita Sharma) and Urvashi (Sonia Singh) plot against them in Swaragini.
Ranveer (Shakti Arora) and Ishaani (Radhika Madan) are trying to overcome problems and come closer to each other on Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi. However, they have to face Naina (Aakanksha Juneja) and her mother (Dolly Sohi) now.
In Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Ishita (Divyanka Tripathi) killed the lawyer, Chaddha (Lalit Bisht) and in coming weeks, we will see the separation of Raman (Karan Patel) and Ishita.
Bigg Boss 9 finale
Prince Narula was crowned as the winner of Bigg Boss 9 while Rishabh Sinha took the runners-up position. The winner donated money to Salman Khan’s foundation.
Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapur graced the finale which also had dance performances by Mouni Roy, Nora Fatehi, Jigyasa Singh and Pooja Banerjee.
Rishabh admitted he had a special someone in his life while Prince said his love story with Nora would continue outside the house. Love is in the air, huh?