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Kishwar Merchant
Kishwer Merchant Rai (née Merchant; born 3 February 1981) is an Indian television actress and model. Merchant is well known for acting in the shows ''Hip Hip Hurray'', '' Ek Hasina Thi'', ''Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar'', ''Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal'', ''Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'' and ''Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan''. She was a contestant in the reality show '' Bigg Boss 9'' in 2015. Life and career Early life and debut show (1981–2009) Merchant was born into a Muslim family in Mumbai to Siraj Merchant and Rizwana Merchant. She started her career in 1997 with the TV show ''Shaktimaan'', in which she played Julia, an assistant. She then played Nonie in the popular show ''Hip Hip Hurray'' from 1998 to 2000. Kishwar then appeared in many successful popular shows like ''Babul Ki Duwayen Leti Jaa'', ''Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand'', '' Kutumb'', ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay'', ''Kayaamat – Jabb Bhi Waqt Aata Hai'', '' Hatim'' and '' Khichdi''. Kishwar appeared in many Balaji shows like ''Kka ...
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Bombay
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial centre, financial capital and the list of cities in India by population, most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the List of largest cities, seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an Globalization and World Cities Research Network#Alpha, alpha world city. Mumbai has the List of cities by number of billionaires, highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For cent ...
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Shaktimaan
''Shaktimaan'' is an Indian Hindi-language superhero television series created and produced by Mukesh Khanna. It aired on DD National from 13 September 1997 to 27 March 2005. Khanna starred as the titular superhero, who gains superhuman abilities through meditation and the five elements of nature, and his alter ego, Pandit Gangadhar Vidhyadhar Mayadhar Omkarnath Shastri, a photographer for ''Aaj Ki Aawaz''. The series also featured Vaishnavi Mahant (initially played by Kitu Gidwani) as journalist Geeta Vishwas and Surendra Pal as the primary antagonist, Tamraj Kilvish. The series was widely popular and received recognition for its impact on children, with Khanna being acknowledged by Indian political leaders for his portrayal. The show was followed by ''Shaktimaan: The Animated Series'' in 2011 and a television film, ''Hamara Hero Shaktimaan'', in 2013. In 2024, Khanna announced the revival of ''Shaktimaan'' through a teaser video. Plot Humanity existed in peace until the ...
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Sukirti Kandpal
Sukirti Kandpal is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi television. She established herself as one of the leading actresses of Indian Television from the late 2000s through the early 2010s. Recognised for her comic timing and vivacious on-screen persona, she is the recipient of several accolades, in addition to two Indian Television Academy Awards nominations. She marked her acting debut with the youth show '' Jersey No 10''. Kandpal got recognition after portraying the leading roles of Dr. Riddhima Gupta in '' Dill Mill Gayye'' and Piya Dobriyal in romantic thriller '' Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani''. In 2014, she participated in '' Bigg Boss 8'' and finished in 19th place. Her other notable works include portraying Simran Khanna in '' Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai'' and Debjani Thakur in '' Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls'' and as business woman Alia Shroff in '' Story 9 Months Ki''. After a hiatus of two years she made a comeback on television with the character of fr ...
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Miley Jab Hum Tum
''Miley Jab Hum Tum'' ( ''When You and I Met'') is an Indian Hindi-language teen drama television series that aired from 22 September 2008 to 19 November 2010 on STAR One and is digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Sudhir Sharma and Seema Sharma under Endemol India Sunshine Productions, the series is about falling in love during college and developing relations for a lifetime. The series starred Mohit Sehgal, Sanaya Irani, Rati Pandey and Arjun Bijlani. Plot The story begins at Excel College with the introduction of basketball champion and college stud, Samrat Shergill ( Mohit Sehgal), college diva Dia ( Navina Bole), their buddies Benji and Uday, sisters and studious Nupur Bhushan (Rati Pandey) and Gunjan Bhushan (Sanaya Irani), and geeky Greek god Mayank Sharma ( Arjun Bijlani). While Nupur loves fashion and is carefree, Gunjan is an introvert, more responsible and spends most of her time studying. Nupur and Mayank fight most of the time but eventually fall ...
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Arjun Bijlani
Arjun Bijlani (born 31 October 1982) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi television. He made his television debut with Ekta Kapoor's show ''Kartika (TV series), Kartika'' on Hungama TV. Bijlani is best known for his roles in ''Left Right Left (TV series), Left Right Left'', ''Miley Jab Hum Tum'', ''Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi'', ''Naagin (2015 TV series), Naagin'' and ''Ishq Mein Marjawan''. On the non-fictional front, he participated in ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9'' and ''Smart Jodi'' and hosted ''Dance Deewane''. Bijlani's first Bollywood film ''Direct Ishq'' was released in 2016. In 2020, he debuted into digital world with the web series ''State Of Siege'' on ZEE5. In 2021, he participated in ''Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'' and emerged as the winner. He then starred in the web series ''Roohaniyat'', which aired on MX Player in 2022. Early life Arjun Bijlani was born on 31 October 1982 in Bombay, Maharashtra, into a Sindhis, Sindhi family. He did his schooling f ...
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Sanaya Irani
Sanaya Irani (born 17 September 1983) is an Indian actress. She is known for playing Gunjan in '' Miley Jab Hum Tum'', Khushi in '' Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'' and Parvati in '' Rangrasiya''. In 2015, she participated in the eighth season of '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'' and emerged as the first runner up. She later participated in Nach Baliye in 2017 with her husband Mohit Sehgal and finished third place. Early life and education Irani was born on 17 September 1983 in Mumbai to an Irani (Zoroastrian) family. Irani spent seven years studying in The Lawrence School, Lovedale in Ooty. She graduated from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai and was pursuing an MBA degree before becoming a model. Personal life Irani announced her relationship with her '' Miley Jab Hum Tum'' co-star Mohit Sehgal on 19 November 2010, the last day of the shoot. In December 2015, Irani got engaged to Sehgal. They tied the knot on 25 January 2016 in Goa. Career Modelling career and f ...
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Kasamh Se
''Kasamh Se'' (English title: ''The Promise'') is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor for Balaji Telefilms. The show aired on Zee TV from 16 January 2006 to 12 March 2009, when the series ended due to cost issues. The story is about three sisters: Bani, Piya and Rano. Plot Three Dixit sisters; Bani, Pia and Rano are different but are close to each other. They live in Mount Abu. After their father's death, the three sisters go to Mumbai to live with Jai Udai Walia, a ruthless business tycoon who knew their parents. Jai falls for Pia, but she loves Jai's employee Pushkar Shukla and is more interested in Jai's wealth. Their marriage is arranged but on the wedding day, Pia elopes with Pushkar. To save the Dixit family's honor and mostly persuaded by Jai's cunning sister Jigyasa, Bani takes Pia's place at the altar and marries Jai. Jai is initially furious, but slowly comes to fall for Bani. They kiss after a family function arranged by Jai’s friend Roshni. Jai's young ...
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Kkavyanjali
Kkavyanjali is an Indian television romantic drama series that aired on Star Plus from 25 January 2005 to 28 August 2006. The series starred Anita Hassanandani, Rakshak Sahni and Eijaz Khan. It is the tale of two lovers who love each other deeply but can never be together. Plot Kkavya Nanda, a charming and eligible young man, is the only son of the late Mayank Nanda ( Ronit Roy) and his wife, Nitya Nanda (Amrita Singh). He is the sole heir to more than half of the Nanda group of industries. Kkavya is coming back to India after many years and everyone in the close-knit joint family is eagerly awaiting his return. A series of parties and celebrations have been planned to welcome him. And in one such party, Kkavya sees a beautiful girl who leaves a lasting impression on his mind. After this first encounter, he repeatedly sees the same girl in various places, but is not able to speak to her on all occasions. However, her memory haunts him and eventually, he finds himself fall ...
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Khichdi (2002 TV Series)
''Khichdi'' is a Hindi language sitcom produced by UTV Software Communications in association with Hats Off Productions, which debuted on StarPlus on 10 September 2002. The series has been rerun on StarPlus and its sister channels several times. It served as the first series in the '' Khichdi franchise''. The second series in the franchise was called ''Instant Khichdi'', which aired on Star Plus's sister channel, Star One. The reruns have aired on several channels including Star Utsav and Pogo. A twenty-episode third series also titled ''Khichdi'' premiered on 14 April 2018 on StarPlus. Premise ''Khichdi'' follows the story of a Gujarati family called Parekhs, who lives in an old mansion. The joint family encounters many typically Indian situations, but they try to solve it in the most atypical fashion imaginable. This is a funny bunch of people that are firmly united in their movement to get separated. They want to sell their ancestral property and move out and form their ow ...
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Hatim (TV Series)
''Hatim'' is an Indian fantasy television series that aired on StarPlus from 26 December 2003 until 12 November 2004. It has elements of fantasy, drama, and many other genres. It was directed by Amrit Sagar and is based on a Persian story recounting the adventures of Hatim al-Tai of the Tayyi tribe of Arabia. Plot In the Middle Ages, ''Hatim'', the newborn son of the Emperor of Yemen, is proclaimed to spread the messages of peace and goodness. The son of the Emperor of Jaffar is born at the same time, and a palace resident named Najumi performs black magic to make the baby a servant of evil spirits. The Emperor of Jaffar decides that it would be better for the world if his newborn son is killed, and orders the baby's heart to be burned. Najumi burns a rabbit's heart instead and shows it to the Emperor, leading the Emperor to believe that his orders have been carried out. Najumi takes the child, names him ''Dajjal'', and teaches him the dark arts. Twenty years pass. In Yem ...
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Kayaamat – Jabb Bhi Waqt Aata Hai
''Kayaamat – Jabb Bhi Waqt Aata Hai'' is a Hindi-language thriller television series that aired on DD National. It used to run on Fridays and Saturdays at 9 P.M. from 26 September 2003 to 19 March 2005. Kayamath is one of the most popular line up of Doordarshan National Network in 2003 . Kayamath become the highest rated drama series in the channel in a short time . Plot ''Kayaamat'' revolves around the love and revenge of the Ahuja family. The story takes off when the celebrations in the Ahuja family are in full swing, with the engagement of Naren and Naina’s son Uday ( Alihassan Turabi) with Pooja (Kishwer Merchant). Pooja loves Uday to the point of obsession; she wants to own him completely. Her insecurities about Uday get aggravated and go completely out of control with the presence of Anamika (Amita Chandekar), the CEO of a company that does huge business with the Ahuja's. Pooja, at her engagement, sees subtle chemistry developing between Uday and Anamika. Pooja now goe ...
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Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV Series)
''Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' () is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms on StarPlus. The show starred Shweta Tiwari, Cezanne Khan (later replaced by Hiten Tejwani), Ronit Roy and Urvashi Dholakia. The show aired from 29 October 2001 to 28 February 2008. ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' explored the story of star-crossed lovers Anurag and Prerna, various stages of their love and life as well as the lives of their children and grandchildren. ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' was one of the longest-running Indian television series. The entire series is digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar. Plot Anurag and Prerna fall in love with each other, only for fate to time and again separate them. Komolika and Rishabh Bajaj are vital catalysts in the story. Over a span of eighty years in the show, the story revolves around Anurag, Prerna, and their children Prem, Sneha, and eventually progressing to thei ...
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