Ranbir Kapoor in Bigg Boss season 5

Bollywood’s blue-eyed boy Ranbir Kapoor is creating waves with his new rocking avatar in his upcoming movie Rockstar. The latest news is that the actor is all set to visit the sets of Bigg Boss 5 – Aapka Farman along with singer Mohit Chauhan. However, it is still not clear if they are going to enter the house and interact with the inmates. He will be in the show as part of the promotional campaign for Rockstar.

Well, if there is one thing that the Bigg Boss house has in abundance this season, is women. And anybody who has not been staying under the rock for too long will know that the Kapoor guy loves the fairer sex. Hence, Bigg Boss house is an idol platform for the Bachna Ae Haseeno star.

If sources are to be believed then Ranbir is very keen to have a conversation with the ladies – especially so because they are ‘trapped’ in the house with a handful men. Ranbir has in fact even managed to convince Mohit to have a word withSanjay Dutt on the two having a glimpse of the women inside the house.

This interesting and fun-filled episode will be aired on 29 October 2011.

Bihar computer tutor wins KBC Rs 5 crore jackpot

Well, Rs 50 million or Rs 5 crore is a lot of money. And you have to through – rounds against a very tough quizmaster in Amitabh Bachchan in Kaun Banega Crorepati. The Big B can make u nervous with his baiting style which makes you think you are making a mistake when you actually are correct. But all of the Big B’s tricks did not work with computer operator and tutor from Bihar Sushil Kumar, who held his nerve to get the grand prize of Rs 5 crore by answering the winning question.

The 28 year old who was just earning Rs 6,000 a month becomes the first Indian to have won that high an amount in a TV show.

Previously, Harshavardhan Navate, a young collegian had held that spot by winning Rs 1 crore on KBC, becoming the first Indian to have won the jackpot.Rahat Tasneem was the first woman to win a crore on KBC in season 4. Sources indicate the episode will go on air on 2 November.

Clearly, all of India will tune in. As will all of us at Tellychakkar.com.

Stayed tuned for updates..

When TV stars turned phatakas

It is that time of the year when each and every house will be gaudily lit up, crackling sound of crackers will pierce through the dark silence, and mouth watering delicacies will bring smiles to everyone’s lips. Yes, the festival of light, Diwali is here wherein the air smells of happiness and revelry. It is the most awaited festival which is celebrated with great pomp, glory and fervour.

Well, Diwali celebration is incomplete without crackers. And out TV stars are no less than phatakas themselves. So Tellychakkar talked to some of them and asked if given a chance which phataka they would like to become. Here are somephuljari answers…

Phulwa was a right choice, says Ajay Chaudhary

Stars are shining on actor Ajay Chaudhary. After quitting Vikram Bhatt’s Anhoniyo Ka Andhera he was offered Shashi and Sumeet Mittal’s next on Star Desh and Colors’ Phulwa. The actor was in a fix to select one and he finally opted for Swastik Pictures’ Phulwa.

At the time of signing the papers, Ajay was aware that his character was that of a small time robber –Shatrugan – who would later turn out to be an ACP –Abhay. But he was not aware how his role would finally shape up given the ever changing nature of the TV industry which is governed by TRPs. But the actor after shooting for a few months is happy to have chosen Phulwa. “I have finally got to do something in TV after a long time. I can tell you that it’s after Love Story andKumkum that I am happy with my role,” smiles Ajay.

The TV industry is primarily a female dominated world wherein males often resort to playing second fiddles. But lucky and talented Ajay has gained credibility with his role in Phulwa. “I think the character graphs of both my roles –small time robber Shatrughan and ACP Abhay – were beautifully crafted. The level of trust that Shatrughan developed was amazing and then the sudden change as Abhay has definitely been a big turning point for my character.”

The actor further told us that everyone on the sets shed real tears while shooting a scene wherein he had to arrest Phulwa (Sargun Mehta). “I was felling guilty to even shoot for that scene but that’s my job, so I had to do it. You won’t believe that my mother called me up and said that I wasn’t doing the right thing by arresting Phulwa”, ends Ajay.

We hope Ajay’s career graph keeps soaring high and he bags more meaty roles in the future!!!!

Vishal Malhotra treads the perfectionist way

Vishal Malhotra became a household name with his role John in Zee TV’s Hip Hip Hurray. The actor who started his film career with Shahid Kapoor in Ishq Vishq has come a long way and has emerged as one of the most successful personalities in the TV industry. The versatile actor owns an export & import business and is married to his long time girlfriend Raashi for almost a year now.

Vishal is currently seen as Dr Rangnath in Sony’s Kuch To Log Kahenge and he told Tellychakkar that he read the script more than 30 times before giving a nod. “I am very particular when it comes to taking up projects.”

The actor further told us that he has faith in the show and currently focusing on it. Films fall second on the priority list.

We guess here is one more actor who is bitten by the perfectionist bug!!!

Naman Shaw replaces Anuj Thakur in Imagine's Beend Banoongaa...

The set of Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga is abuzz with the news of its leadAnuj Thakur aka Jai getting replaced. A reliable source revealed to us that the actor was shown the door for throwing tantrums and starry airs. However, in a new and interesting twist, soon a new entry will heat up the chemistry between the most loved couple, Jai and Sarika (Jayshree Venketaramanan). The show will mark the entry of fresh talent Naman Shaw who will replace Anuj.

“I am very happy and fortunate to get such a meaty role. I have followed the show for a long time and I am sure I will do justice to the role and add my own flavour to it,” confirmed Naman to Tellychakkar.

Naman Shaw has earlier acted in Rakt Sambandh on Imagine TV where he portrayed the character of Niraaj. Naman will start shooting for Beend Banoongaa... by the end of this month.

“Currently, I am enjoying the festive season with my family. But I shall soon hit the screens. Hope people will love me,” ends Naman.

This will be one interesting entry to watch out for. Keep reading this section for more info on Naman and Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga.

Tarun Khanna replaces Yash Tonk in Shobha Somnath Ki

After months of speculations, it’s official now that Swastik Pictures historical showShobha Somnath Ki on Zee TV is all set to take a 15-20 years leap soon. However, with the leap, viewers will witness some twists and turns. As reported earlier by Tellychakkar, Yash Tonk who plays Daddachalukya in the show is not very keen to essay the character, and if rumour mills are to be believed then after the leap he will be replaced by Tarun Khanna. Tarun was last seen in Zee TV’s historical extravaganza Jhansi Ki Rani.

Furthermore, the show will see some other replacements as well. Jignesh Mehta will step in as the grown-up Bheemdev and Ankit Mohan, who was last seen in Shahid Kapoor starrer Mausam, will play Prachasandaman, Bhanuman’s son.

In another development, the show will go bi-weekly from a daily at the same time slot in the near future due to its constant plummeting numbers. Zee TV’s new show Hitler Didi will fill in its place.

We talked to Siddharth Tewary of Swastik Pictures who confirmed Tarun Khanna’s entry in the show but refused to divulge any information on the show going bi-weekly.

We shall keep you posted on further developments!!!!