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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014
By Sandeep Hattangadi
Horror comedy seems a new genre. Not really. In a completely new treatment to the subject of Ghosts, something that has captivated the psyche for generations across the country, India’s first ‘Ghostbuster’ show, revolves around two endearing brothers - Pritam, played by Siddharth Sagar and Pyaare, portrayed by Prasad Barve, who accidentally and unknowingly, get famous, solving ghostbuster cases.
What is your role like? The show features me as the vampire ‘Dara Koyla,’ India’s first tall, lean, aristocratic-looking ghost, who speaks with immaculate dignity. Suavely styled in black, with a magnificent flowing black cape, Dara is a vampire who can morph into a bat at will and also has the ability to hypnotize his victims. He is afraid of sunlight, sleeps in his coffin through the day to awaken only once the sun sets. He is aided and helped in his gothic mansion by Dumroo, the hunchback, played by Sukesh Anand and Hatuba, the monster, portrayed by Madan. What do the Ghostbusters do on the show? In the show, Pritam and Pyaare, first solve a ghostbuster case accidentally. They then setup a laboratory where they research and create useless yet unique gadgets to solve cases involving ghosts, but which are actually of no use in trapping ghosts. However, incidents happen and the cases get solved even when their gadgets fail or are forgotten at home, which only get Pritam and Pyaare to think that this has happened because of them and their favorite gadgets!
Rajesh Kumar hails from Patna but has made acting his calling in Mumbai. He achieved fame as the childish poet in the popular sitcom Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai. He has completed five years on the popular comedy show Baa Bahoo Aur Baby and Mr. and Mrs. Sharma Allahabadwale. Now comes his new show ‘Pritam, Pyare Aur Woh.’ Rajesh spoke to us in the midst of his busy shoot. Some excerpts.
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Tiku, a rich businessman married to Gogi, their young pretty sister. Played by Parineeta Bothakur, Gogi loves her brothers and, on her request, Tiku always forgives Pritam and Pyaare, even though he hates them for putting him into trouble every time with their ghostbusting cases.Tiku has a beautiful, charming and young female secretary, Mary, played by Tapasya, who has instructions to always keep an eye on Pritam and Pyaare. Tiku has to contend with his mother-in-law Nimmi Gulati, portrayed by Daljeet Soundh.
Any chances of another ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’? I owe my success to that show and wish we have another season. Watch Pritam & Pyaare send a chill down your spine, while making you roll with laughter in ‘ghostbuster’ horror-comedy, Pritam Pyaare Aur Woh, which started on March 3, and is on from Mon-Fri at 7.30 pm only on SAB TV.
Who are the other characters in the show? Pritam and Pyaare are supported by Tiku Talsania, who plays the character of
Veera’s Kudos To ‘Satyamev Jayate’! By A Staff Reporter
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he new season of Satyamev Jayate is for all those who care for their country - Jinhe Desh Ki Fikr Hai. This campaign idea was converted into ground activity by creating 'Fikr Touch Points' led by STAR Plus protagonist, Veera aka Digangana Suryavanshi of ‘Veer Ki Ardaas Veera.’ Veera, who has taken up the cause of voting, stepped out on the busy streets of Mumbai to question and incite the feeling of Desh Ki Fikr with Sandeep Bachhe, an auto rickshaw driver. Sandeep is known to give free rides to the blind, donates money to an old-age home and raises funds for people. The protagonist was all praises for Sandeep on seeing him display a Desh Ki Fikr message that reads, 'Meter se hi chalenge kyonki desh ki fikar hai,' reiterating that he always goes by the meter and never overcharges his passengers.
TV TATTLE Women will have their say
WOMEN’S Day special edition, The Front Row Dialogues on The Front Row with Anupama Chopra. Star World will feature an inspiring chat session with five accomplished female members of the film fraternity, National Award-winning actor Kangana Ranaut, National Awardwinning film editor Namrata Rao, National Award-winning cinematographer Anjuli Shukla, power house producer Guneet Monga and successful Indian actor in Hollywood - Frieda Pinto. They will discuss the struggles, discrimination and change in attitude towards women in film, and a lot more! When asked, what would you like to change about the film industry, editor Namrata Rao said, “I would love for people to stop making regressive films which support the whole idea that women have to be a certain way.” Kangana Ranaut too replied, “Paychecks! We get paid a lot Star World, Friday, 8.30 p.m. less than our male counterparts.”
Serving in a new avatar
Dabbawallas, known for their unity and punctuality, are synonymous with the city, and their much dedicated and committed workforce has made them loyal service providers millions of Mumbaikars. The community recently witnessed a new entry into their clan: The popular CID cops Inspector Abhijeet and the inimitable Daya. For the very first time, the most admired cops of television will drop their usual garb and slip into the new Dabbawala role! The inspectors will be seen living the life of dabbawallas, from loading lunch boxes to traveling on cycles to mingling with the real-life dabbawallas, the cops will do it all! SONY, Friday at 10 p.m.
Exposing child abuse
This week on HallaBol, bindass’ latest show that brings more power to women by narrating true stories of abuse where the victims have emerged victorious, comes a story on one of the most grave and sad problems – child abuse. The episode will see television actress Abigail Pande essay the role of a young girl who was abused by her uncle, resulting in a silent and suppressed life, till she decided to speak up and Bindass face her demons.
Super adventure
The world-renowned survival extraordinaire and expert Bear Grylls is back in the brand new six-part series, BEAR GRYLLS: ESCAPE FROM HELL where he will apply his expertise one step further by pitting himself against real-life dangers faced by ordinary people stranded in devastatingly dire situations in the world’s most desolate landscapes. Discovery Channel, starting March 9 every night at 9 pm.
More power to women
Every year, on International Women’s Day, one witnesses multiple discussions over various issues plaguing Indian women today, but rarely is there a solution offered to them. No More Kamzor will recognize and honour women who have refused to let society defeat their indomitable spirit. Hosted by a lady who best represents today’s strong, powerful and successful achiever, Vidya Balan, the show is based on the concept of empowering women with information being used as a powerful tool. The show will be interspersed with issue-centric performances creatively presented by well-known artists like Lauren Star Plus, Gotleib, Sayantani Ghosh and Shakti Mohan amongst others.S Saturday, March 8 at 1.00 p.m.
Thinking for herself
Popular prime-time drama ‘Doli Armaanon Ki’, the lead protagonist Urmi (played by Neha Marda) will soon find out that her neighbor Chhavi’s husband is cheating on her with another woman. While a women’s group attacks the other woman in question, Urmi raises some extremely pertinent questions. Urmi’s rational, progressive take on the issue is bound to create a stir with her male chauvinistic, sexist husband Samrat (played by Mohit Mallik).
A woman to reckon with With the new season of Satyamev Jayate, STAR India chose places where people are most likely to commit civic transgressions and strategically placed a "Desh
Ki Fikr" messaging at such locations called 'Fikr Touch points.' Like the auto that spreads the message 'Meter se hi chalenge kyonki desh ki fikar hai,' various major rail-
way stations will convey the message of 'Ticket lenge wohi jinhe desh ki fikar hai,' amongst others. Catch this episode on Mar 9, at 11 am on STAR PLUS!
Phool Kanwar Rathore is the grand daughter of king of Marwar Raja Maldev Singh. She is extremely beautiful, very confident and total extrovert, and has an attitude of a queen. She is the first wife of Maharana Pratap on the show Maharana Pratap on. Phool Kanwar will be played by Jannat Zubair Rahmani who played the role of Phulwa.