Priya Marathe to play a pivotal role in Ayushaman Bhava

Priya Marathe to play a pivotal role in ‘Ayushaman Bhava’

The immensely talented actress Priya Marathe known for her character driven roles has been roped in for AyushmanBhav. Set in the bylanes of Mathura, this show will see Priya Marathe essaying the role of Sudha Mehta, a mother of an eight year old boy. The show that depicts the poignant tale of vengeance featuring an eight year old boy Krish (played by Rieky Patel) went on air on August 28, 2017 on Star Bharat(Life Ok - rebranded).

When Priya Marathe was asked about the same, she said “Yes, I will be playing the role of Sudha Mehta in the show. The concept of the show is very different and hence I accepted the role. The viewers will see the lovely bond of a mother and a son. Rieky Patel plays the role of my child who means the world to my character. I am very excited to play the role of a loving mother and an ideal wife”

Watch ‘Ayushaman Bhava, starting 28^th August at 9.30 pm only on Star Bharat.

An Extravaganza Wedding Celebration Begins in Sajjan Re Phir Jhooth Mat Bolo

An Extravaganza Wedding Celebration Begins in Sajjan Re PhirJhooth Mat Bolo

Wedding preparation of Jaiveer Chopra and Jaya Lokhande of ‘Sajjan Re PhirJhooth Mat Bolo’ begins with a bang. The adorable couple, Jai (Hussain Kuwajerwala) and Jaya (ParvatiVaze) finally will tie the knot this September. And the wedding is going to be huge despite of Jai and family faking poverty and Lokhande (Sharad Ponkshe) being against extravagant expenditure on any such grand celebration.

The celebration will begin with a Mehendi and Sangeet ceremony with a grand performance by the very famous and talented dance troop ‘V Company’. As the dance company was in debt of Lokhande for his unconditional support to their dance troop they decide to perform and lend the hall for Sangeet and Mehendi to Lokhande for free. The sangeet will not only see a power packed performance by the ‘V Company’ but also witness a glamorous and dashing performance by Dipika Kakkar. While V Company will perform on ‘Ganesh Vandana’, Dipika and Jay will perform on ‘Delhi Wali Girlfriend’. Along with these special performances, a lot of drama will arise during this Sangeet function.

Commenting on the track, Jai a.k.a Hussain Kuwajerwala said, “With lot of lies and convincing, Jai’s love story is finally taking the next step. Finally he convinced Jaya’s father and the wedding preparation begins with a bash. It’s an interesting track where the audience will witness a lot of performance and drama in the wedding.”

Catch an extravaganza of ceremony in Sajjan Re PhirJhooth Mat Bolo, Monday- Friday, at 9.00pm only on Sony SAB!!

Anita Hassnandani | Interview Transcript

Interview – Anita Hassanandani

Q) You are part of this show Comedy Dangal, is Dangal happening on the sets?

A) No Dangal, only fun is happening on the show. It is a very positive and high energy show and like the show, the entire cast is also very entertaining.

Q) How has been your experiences of working in a comedy show?

A) Comedy Dangal is my second comedy show, I have previously worked on some other comedy shows as well. So this time when I was offered Comedy Dangal, I was more confident than before. It is very different from the usual daily soaps that I do. I feel that this show de-stresses me as an actor. I am really enjoying this show and we have a great team to work with which makes it more fun.

Q) How is your experience of working with Anu Malik?

A) He is a very sweet man. Every day when he comes for shoot, he carries great energy with himself. In fact, both Bharti and Anu Malik have a lot of fun on the sets so it’s great to work on a show where you indulge in laughter therapy.

Q) Has Anu Malik done any planning with you for your team or given any advice?

A) No, he has not given any advice but he always appreciates when the act is good and gives compliments. I get a lot of positive energy and vibes. When I come on sets after the shoot of my regular shows it’s like a stress buster and I’m tension free. After a hectic schedule of 5 days, I get recharged shooting for Comedy Dangal.

Q) How do you prepare for each act?

A) Preparing for a Comedy act is totally different than shooting for normal daily soaps. We start rehearsal two-three day’s prior sometimes we even have a script reading session in groups.

Q) You have a bunch of popular celebs in your team? How is your bonding with them and whom you have bonded most with on the show?

A) All are lovely people and they have become a family now. I have bonded most with Bharti. I have previously done a show with her and that’s why there is a comfort level between us.

Q) You are in Anu Malik’s team but  you are bonding more with Bharti?

A) Yes, because she is my old friend and I like her more. At the end of the day, our aim it to make people laugh and bring in the cheer.

Q) There is no elimination round on Comedy Dangal, how is winner going to be declared?

A) There is no winner and there is no loser. Winner will be the one who makes people laugh the most. Viewers are the biggest critics. There is no competition, its only pure enjoyment.

Q) Stand-up comedy or Skit comedy which is better according to you?

A) I think both are entertaining in their own way but stand-up comedy on Comedy Dangal is very unique. Some of the comedians are extremely popular on YouTube, they have very different style of Stand-up so personally I enjoy that more.

Q) What are you going to take away from Comedy Dangal?

A) My only take away is that - it’s very important to laugh in life. In today’s hectic life we take a lot of stress and tension so it becomes very important to have that entertainment. After this show, I will definitely watch some live comedy acts and comedy shows on television.

Efficient Water Management: A Key to Building Smart Cities

Efficient Water Management: A Key to Building Smart Cities

September, 2017: The Smart Cities campaign has been high on India’s agenda as this is perceived as the step towards building a sustainable and developed country. A smart city needs to have an environment that is suitable to accommodate the requirements of the progressive urban population such as transportation, connectivity, uninterrupted power and water & wastewater management to name a few.

According to Indian Ministry of Urban Development, 60% of India’s population will live in cities by 2050. This means that there will be stress on our cities to deliver more services with limited resources. With India’s rapid urbanization and growing population, water demand has already exceeded the supply. A smart city will need to ensure 24*7 uninterrupted supply of water for its development, which may not be possible if the current scenario persists. Therefore, it is very important to take measures to secure water through efficient water management systems.

Grundfos India, one of the leading pump manufacturers in India, is therefore promoting the importance of efficient water management systems in building smart cities at the ‘3^rd Water Innovation Summit 2017’ organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). “Smart Water Management: A Key Building Block of the Smart Cities & Villages of the Future” is the theme of this two-day summit taking place on September 4 and 5, 2017 in New Delhi. Grundfos India is the gold sponsor of this Summit.

Intelligent water management systems are critical to making Smart Cities successful. According to a WRG report, there are situations in which 40% or more of the water that is pumped into a distribution grid is lost before it ever reaches the consumer in cities across the world. The report goes on to state that many cities have also found that if they simply reduce water pressure in the grid, they also reduce leakage and minimize wear and tear on aging pipes. Such issues can be addressed by ‘smart’ technologies such as Grundfos’ Dem and Driven Distribution pressure control system, which  can save both water and money by delivering optimal water pressure at any given time. This system can automatically monitor grid use patterns with remote sensors and adjust the water pressure accordingly using a Grundfos software algorithm. It reduces both water and electricity consumption by up to 20%, and water pipes will last longer because they are less likely to crack. The return on investment is short and in some cases down to a year.

Commenting on smart water management solutions for Smart Cities, Gaurav Mathur, Head - Business Development (Building Services) at Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd said, “Smart water management is definitely the key building block of the Smart Cities of the future. Therefore, it is critical to invest in the right solutions and technologies. We need water management systems that are sustainable, reliable, energy efficient and above all intelligent”. 

About Grundfos India:

Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. (Grundfos India) a wholly owned subsidiary of Grundfos Holdings was established on March 13, 1998. Grundfos India is responsible for sales of Grundfos products in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal. Currently, Grundfos India has more than 250 employees and works with 200 distributors and dealers with 14 offices across India. Grundfos India provides energy efficient pumps and smart pumping solutions for various applications – heating and hot water service systems, cooling and air-conditioning systems, industrial applications, pressure boosting and liquid transfer, groundwater supply, domestic water supply, sewage and wastewater, dosing, chlorination systems, disinfection systems and pumps running on renewable energy. For more information, visit: http://www.grundfos.in/

Devotional genre not just re-kindled but RE-INVENTED

Devotional genre not just re-kindled but RE-INVENTED

First ever musical reality show where ‘tradition meets trends’ – Om Shanti Om.

Unveiling on 28th August at 6pm, the show will air every Saturday and Sunday 9pm onwards only on STAR BHARAT.

September  2017, Mumbai:The world is basking in love affair with rich Indian traditions. Be it yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, cotton etc. India is truly taking centre in world stage. But ironically, Devotional songs/Bhakti genre is now merely confined to caller tunes. How do we keep this genre alive and relevant in today’s times?

In bringing about this change, Star Bharat’s philosophy of challenging the norms and moving forward fearlessly is a perfect match. Their latest offering in Hindi General Entertainment space brings to its vast audience a show which is determined to give devotional music a cool quotient – ‘a show format never explored and a genre unheard of’.

Om Shanti Om, is a musical stage of rare blend of tradition and trends, where contestants will re-invent known devotional songs that appeal to modern India. Each episode of the show will have contestantssinging a familiar devotional song in a re-arranged form which will test their versatility. This will be first time that TV shall witness a genre not just being

re-kindled but re-invented.

The show that boasts of many firsts on Indian Television will also see the debut of the epitome of devotion PP Swami RamdevJi as ‘Maha Guru’ on television. The show will also have country’s top Bollywood names and singers extraordinaire – Sonakshi Sinha, ShekharRavjiani and Kanika Kapoor. AparshaktiKhurana will be seen as a host on the show. The set of the show has been designed by none other than Bollywood best Omang Kumar.

Produced by Colosseum, the show will present 14 participants who will lend their voices to the all re-arranged devotional musiccomposed by Bollywood famous music composer Aditya Pushkarna. A special episode will be aired to commemorate the launch of Star India’s new channel Star Bharat on Monday, 28th August 2017 from 6pm to 8pm. The show will be aired every Saturday and Sunday at 9pm. Om Shanti Om will be the ultimate torch bearer of ‘trenditional’ music in India.

PP SwamiRamdevJi said, “This is a great platform to bring out devotional genre of music through interesting renditions unheard before. I am delighted to be part of this show because it is everything that Indians are proud of, our tradition, our culture and our faith. With OM Shanti OM we will redefine devotional music in a way it appeals to the youngsters today. “Bhakti wahihai, Andaznayahai.”

Sonakshi Sinha said, I have always been spiritual and believe that music is the best way to reach any level of spirituality.  Om Shanti Om is an extension of that belief and i love the way it is combining contemporary and youthful music with devotion! I am excited to be part of the show and completely sure that youth will connect to it as well.”

ShekarRavjiani who will be seen judging the show, said “When I heard the concept, I was amazed. This is the first time, where devotional songs will be sung in the rearranged version on national television. Star Bharat as a channel is redefining the genre of music reality shows on Indian Television with Om shanti Om.”

Excited Kanika Kapoor said, “I am very excited to be the part of the show.  As a trained classical music singer under the able hands of industry’s best Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalotaji, I wish to focus on the technicalities as well as the vocals of all the lovely contestants. With me as a judge on the show, I look forward to contributing immensely to devotional music that is the heart and soul of India.”

Catch the never-seen-before musical journey of OM SHANTI OM on your TV screen from 28th August only on Star Bharat.

Victory is reserved for those who are willing pay its price.

Eagles sometimes need to get their hand dirty to win against bulldogs. 

Star Bharat presents a true essence of youth of today who has the potential to achieve everything

 ‘SaamDaam Dand Bhed’

Starring Bhanu Uday and Sonal Vengurlekar in the leads, this complete family entertainer will premiere on 28th August, 2017 at 9 p.m. only on STAR BHARAT

September  2017, Mumbai –

Playing by the rules sometimes do not get us desired result, but breaking rules does. Victory has no rules but the act of winning at any cost does. The newly launched channel Star Bharat attempts to demystify this reality with a new show 'SaamDaam Dand Bhed' starting August 28, 2017, every Monday-Friday at 9 PM. SaamDaam Dand Bhedproduced by Shakuntalam Telefilms Pvt. Ltd. is an exceptional story of one such young man called Vijay Namdhari who came from nothing and achieved everything. He rose from ashes like a phoenix from young zealous family man to leader of politician gamesmanship.

Based in a fictitious town in India, ‘SaamDaam Dand Bhed’ will portray the journey of a kind soul Vijay Namdhari with a dark reality. Vijay is a classic example of dauntless, nonchalant youth of today who doesn’t know what he wants from life. He decides to enter the world of real politics for the sake of his family, picks up mantle of his dead brother, mends his ways and in no time becomes leader of the country. True to the name of the show, Vijay uses four ways to get his work done – ‘Saam’– Humble request, ‘Daam’ - Bribe to get it done if first fails, ‘Dand’ – Threaten and ‘Bhed’ – Punishment. The show talks about the importance of family bond, the unquestioned rule of one political leader in the country’s heartland, besides the vicious and horrifying games some people play to attain power. The politics will test love, family, friendship.

The Producer Shyamasis Bhattacharya said “The concept of ‘SaamDaam Dand Bhed’ resonates with every Indian dwelling, who can do to any extent give up the pleasures of life for their family. The show will trace the journey of an underdog, who came from nothing and achieved everything. My team have been working very hard and we are hopeful that the show will hit the right note with the audience”

The show brings together an ensemble cast in the lead roles like Sonal Vengurlekar as Mandira opposite Bhanu Uday who essays the role of Vijay. Akshay Annand will return to television as Bhanu Uday’s Brother. Also, Greesh  Sahdev as Pankaj Chaudhary as the antagonist on the show.

Watch the exceptional Journey of Vijay Namdhari on ‘SaamDaam Dand Bhed’, Monday to Friday at

9 p.m. only on Star Bharat

STAR BHARAT’s ‘Nimki Mukhiya’

A Mukhiya Like None Other

Age old traditions get shaken up by an unconventional political candidate in STAR BHARAT’s– ‘NimkiMukhiya’

Sanskari, righteous, sacrificing Hindi serial female protagonistshave always been the focal point of most Indian TV shows. However, for the first time Star Bharat brings a female character who is truly one-of-a kind.

Nimki is the princess of a poor father. She sees the world through rose tinted glasses and lives in her Bollywood inspired day dreams. Despite the drudgeries of the mundane village life, she is whimsical and full of live. Nimki is marriage obsessed, slightly neurotic, highly opinionated and most importantly far removed from politics. But, by a chance of faith and a new government regulation she finds herself elected as the first female mukhiya of her village.

This outlandish yet gregarious girl soon finds herself amidst conspiracies far beyond her understanding. While various individuals flock with the plans to manipulate her, Nimki’s eccentricities leave them baffled. 

This new show on STAR BHARAT, a channel that showcases inspirational stories about journeys of strong and fearless characters who rise for the collective,draws inspiration from the life and times of rural India’s political state but in a never seen before fresh and lightmanner. It introduces a quirky protagonist, who is a misfit in the power hungry world of politics but in her own bumbling way manages to bring about a better, new normal.

Produced by Qissago the show highlights the journey of Nimki who breaks stereotypes and in her bumbling way challenges the status quo. To ensure that the essence of Bihar and the village where the show is plotted is kept intact, the makers have gone in-depth into the nuances of characters, the body language, the costumes and the dialect. The hinterland audiences will feel at home with the show as it packs a punch by being closest to reality.

Lead actor IndraneilSengupta aces his character and debutant BhumikaGurung marks a very promising debut.

The acclaimed TV writer Zaman Habib on his debut as a producer said, “The concept of NimkiMukhiya is unusual and different from what we have seen on television so far. This show will resonate with every Indian as it has a straight connect with the heartland where absolute autocracy and male dominancy continues. Our characterNimki is the USP of the show who is a complete entertainment package.Nimki is brave yet Naïve, entrepreneurial yet lazy, dramatic yet loving. The show traces the journey of this unconventional hero who brings a twist to the established political scenario of Bihar.”

While political change is the need of the hour. For resurgence to happen – traditions need to be challenged. But can deep sated societal problems be successfully tackled by an unorthodox hero? Would you have supported a slightly out of box mukhiya?

To show your support for Nimki, tune in to Star Bharat on Monday to Friday at 8:30 p.m.