Navneet Nishan

Ekta Kapoor’s extensive hunt to cast the best of actors in her upcoming show based on the novel of Manju Kapur, Custody for Star Plus continues… A certain section of the media had reported that Anupriya Kapoor has been approached to play the lead role. Also, talks are on with Iqbal Khan too.

Navneet Nishan, last seen in SAB TV’s <em> Gupshup Coffee Shop,</em> is all set to act in Sahara One’s <em> Ghar Ek Sapna. </em> Speaking on her character, Navneet says, “I play Seema Ray, who is a Page 3 journalist. She’s an upper class lady. She shares a strained relationship with her troublesome daughter. Seema will be treated by Dr Risshabh (Harsh Chhaya). It is during this period, that she learns of the kidney racket prevalent in the hospital.” As of now, the seasoned actress will only be shooting for 50 episodes.

One of Indian television's first faces Navneet Nishan, who rose to fame with the show <em>Tara,</em> is making a comeback to t he small screen. She returns with Maverick production's weekly comedy show <em> Gupshup Coffee Shop</em> on SAB TV from 6 th December. For the first time she'll be playing a grandmom's role. Elaborating on her character she says, "I'm playing the role of a grandmother (Mrs.Parmilla Dhariwal). Sudhir Pandey plays my husband. She's not your typical television granny. She's very naughty and a spendthrift. She always derives means to achieve the ends."

For the gossip mongers, there's no better place to chat than at a tea or a coffee shop. From 26 November, all the gossip and masala will be provided at your home rather on your TV screen. Anuj Saxena's Maverick production brings <em>'Guppshup Coffee Shop'</em> - a half hour long weekly that goes on air from 26 November on Sab TV.