In real life, he is the father of a 3 1/2 year old daughter. In reel life he has to take care of a three children who are in their mid or late twenties. In real life he is 33, but in reel life he is playing a character double that age. In real life he is a former Mr India, in reel life he is playing a typical family-man. Despite all these difference, Diwaker Pundir, who is playing the role of Parikshit Dixit in the popular soap Santaan is a happy man.

The long hunt for Bani is finally over with Gurdeep Kohli set to replace Prachi Desai in Kasmah Se. This also marks a return to acting for Gurdeep Kohli who post her marriage to fellow actor Arjun Punj was keeping a low profile. She was last seen as a host on 9X’s morning show Good Morning Zindagi. The pretty Punjabi, who rose to fame as Doctor Juhi of Sanjeevani, speaks on her new role, Ekta Kapoor and more in an exclusive chat with Mayur Lookhar. <strong> Gurdeep is the new Bani. Can you confirm this?</strong>

The Gwalior guy - Sharad Kelkar, was a Grasim Mr India finalist; an MBA in marketing and is now recognised as the undisputed hunk of two Zee TV serials - Sindoor and Saat Phere. His journey into showbiz began with advertising. A small cameo in the offbeat National Award-winning Marathi film, Uttarayan, whetted his appetite and he started doing the rounds of production houses.

As the wedding season kicks off, the first couple from the telly fraternity to be exchanging vows will be Arjun Punj and Gurdip Kohli. With just a fortnight from the D day, that's 10th December, this lovey-dovey couple is currently engrossed in the plushy preparations for the gala wedding. This beauteous actor of Sindoor fame and Saathi Re dude take out some time from their busy schedule and discuss their marriage plans with Anil Merani. Exceprts. <strong> So all set for the D day! What are your plans for the occasion?</strong>