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As the strict IPS officer Agrima Singh, Maninee De Mishra is looking powerful in her strong character inDiya Aur Baati Hum on Star Plus. The show has been having its shoot at Karnal in Haryana and Maninee is based there since the last week of December. Braving the winter chills the ever bubbly Maninee speaks about her experience of working in the show, "It has been a fantastic experience. The entire set up right from the producers, the director, co-actors everyone is just great to work with. I am having an amazing time despite the fact that I am far away from home for such a long stretch."

Maninee who is expected to come back to Mumbai in mid-Feb says she misses her husband, Mihir Mishra the most, "I will not get a break and will come back home only after Valentine's Day and since Mihir is busy with his work and events even he has not come to meet me... I miss him so much!"

However, for someone who always looks at the positive side of any situation, Maninee is happy to be surrounded by good people in the form of the cast and crew of the show, "We all stay at the same hotel near the shooting location which is comfortable since we can connect well with each other. We get a wake-up call at around 6 am and we report to shoot at 7:30 am and continue working till the light is clear. Sometimes we have to wrap up when it gets foggy or cloudy but even then we continue with the indoor shoot."

The weather has been quite chilly for the past couple of weeks and the early morning wake up ritual reminds Maninee of her own childhood days, "It is quite cold in Karnal and when the temperatures go down to 5 degrees and less it can be quite freezing here. It reminds me of my childhood days since I am a Delhi girl and I remember I had early morning school. In the winters going to school at around 5:30 in the morning we would be shivering with cold unable to see the person in front of me due to the fog."

The outdoor setting and the weather has been the basis for the camaraderie between the actors says Maninee who says she can stay serious only between hearing the words Action and Cut, "Me, Neil Bhatt, Charu Asopa and Alan Kapoor have become a chandaal chowkdi. It is a mad house when we all are together and we bond so well off screen that it shows on screen too. I have earlier worked with Charu in Devon Ke Dev. Mahadev but had never worked with Neil or Alan but we hit it off instantly which is fun since I believe work atmosphere should always be nice and a place to be enjoyed too!"

Maninee also has taken a liking for Deepika Singh who plays the main protagonist in the show, "Deepika is a very grounded girl and is not the proud, show off types. She is very mature and a joy to work with. I have seen other girls too who play the main leads and I have seen her attitude too and I feel she is very balanced and sensible person. With her kind of attitude I'm very sure she will reach places and go further in her career."

Her character of an IPS officer is a cameo and Maninee says she will miss being part of the show once her part wraps up, "In the show the jawans call me Singh saab and now everyone has started calling me the same. I am now used to being a masculine personality (laughs) and I will miss my character, my co-actors, the show and all the fun that we have had. However, I have realized one thing that this show has come to me at a certain point in my life and career when I needed it the most. Since long I wanted to play a cop and it was wonderful to get to play it in Diya aur Baati, a show which has such fantastic TRPs due to its mass appeal. I have got positive feedback and i felt proud that during my entry and the twist in the story the TRPs were as high as 6. It is always great to be associated with the No. 1 show of the country even if it is for some time only."

Maninee feels this might just lead on to something big, "My range has increased and people have seen me in a variety of characters now. By god's grace I have always been appreciated and now I have added one more dimension to my skills. It is one more feather in my cap and I hope someone makes a show like this with the focus on the armed forces where I get to play the role for a longer time."

Well, we too wish the same Maninee!

Seema Khot Mattoo

The good looking actress Mouni Roy who got a lot of fame with her stint as Sati in Life OK's mythological show Devon Ke Dev. Mahadevmanaged to impress the audience with her acting skills. Though her role in the mythological show was for a shorter duration, the pretty lady latter won the audiences' hearts with her stint in Junoon - Aisi Nafrat, toh Kaisa Ishq by playing the character of Meera.

We were quite curious to know about Mouni's character in the show and hence got in touch with her who speaks about her comeback, the reason of why is she furious about the link-up rumors between her and Mohit Raina and much more in conversation with TellyBuzz...

Here is Mouni sharing the details...

As seen in the show as the story of the show Devon Ke Dev. Mahadev has progressed with leaps and bounds, Mouni's character will be introduced in the upcoming track of Shiv Puran. Talking about the same Mouni says, "I am not returning to the show but it is a three months cameo for Mahadev. I'm not allowed to talk about it much but if you have read the Shiv Puran, you'll know what my role will be. Yes, in the show they will now show the track of Shiv Puran."

The actress who will be working the same cast and the production house is quite delighted to work with a respectable producer Nikhil Sinha again and says that she is looking forward to meet the older cast of the show too, "We are like a family and it always feels good to work with Nikhil sir and the team. I'm looking forward to meet all my sisters and parents who were there with me in Mahadev."

Mouni clearly denies about the link-up and marriage rumors circulating in the media about Mohit and her. She likes to keep her personal life to herself and does not like it to speak about the same in public, "I don't want to comment on that as too much has been said in the past which was all rubbish. I've lost my father 6 months back and then people were linking me with Mohit. They even said that we are getting married in February but how is that possible. Now media will come to know that there is nothing like that. I feel media is trying to make my life like a reality show which is not," states Mouni.

When asked Mouni about her career plans she says, "I'm not an ambitious person but yes dance has kept me very busy. After my show Junoon ended, three months back, I've done a lot of stage show and Mohiniyattam; also I was part of Nach Baliye this season. I really want to be part of Jhalak this season and let's hope that I get a chance to participate in the show this year," concludes the actress.

Well, we wish Mouni good luck!

Aryan Sharma who plays Chotu in Star Plus' Diya Aur Baati Hum is all set to be seen in a different role in Nikhil Sinha's popular mythological series Devon Ke Dev. Mahadev onLife OK.

Our sourse says, "Aryan has been roped in to play the character of Manikanthan (Aiyyappa) in the show. Manikanthan is the Mohini swaroop of Lord Vishnu and ansh of Lord Shiva. He later kills Devil Mahishi. Aryan has already started shooting for the show."

When contacted Aryan, he confirmed the news saying, "It's a very different thing which I have got to play on-screen through this show. I have to fight with lions and have to use swords while fighting scenes which  is quite exciting. When I was offered the show, I immediately said a 'Yes' to them knowing about show's name only and that too when I have to play the character of a Lord in the show. I am very excited about it."  

We wish Aryan all the best for his new show. Till then keep reading this space for more updates.

Anwesha Kamal

Bollywood's 'King of Romance' Shah Rukh Khan recently shared some tips with small screen actor Mohit Raina who is seen in a serious role in the TV show 'Devon Ke Dev. Mahadev'.

Shah Rukh was hosting the 20th Annual Life OKScreen Awards when he called Mohit on stage and the latter asked him to teach him a few nuances of attracting a variety of roles.

That's when SRK made him learn how to spread out his arms for a lady and how to dance a bit. But all in vain!

A source says that the superstar also took some time out during the event's rehearsals to guide Mohit who has won praise galore for his act as Mahadev.

"Shah Rukh was extremely helpful and co-operative and was lending a helping hand to Mohit during rehearsals. He got down to the minutest details like the stance on stage, dialogue delivery and patiently helped out Mohit.

"Mohit, who is a huge SRK fan, was more than happy to get some tips from his favorite actor," said the source.

The awards show will be aired on Life OK on Saturday.