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Neha Marda, known in every middle-class household as Gehna from Balika Vadhu, has recently entered in Nikhil Sinha's Devon Ka Dev Mahadev as Jalandhar's wife Brinda and has been creating an impact. Sandeep Hattangadi spoke to the homely girl about her life and times. Some excerpts...

What have been the landmarks of your career?
Landmark – Definitely, Balika Vadhu.

How do you feel playing Brinda?
I feel great playing Brinda, it's a fantastic character with diplomatic shades of her personal thoughts.

What is so unique about your role? 
Uniqueness - she is not sugar quoted, very strong, self independent in her thoughts, very strong personality, only person who can mould Jalandhar and most important, her pavitrata, last but not the least Rajkumari of Asur but follower of Devtas. 
 
How much time you take in getting ready
Not much time, it takes barely 40 mins to get ready but 2 hours to start the scene 
        
How is it working with Triangle Film Company and producer Nikhil Sinha?
It's been so far my first mythological, first time working with Triangle and rather first encounter with producer Nikhil Sinha. I think he is a fabulous person, very down to earth and most important, has an outstanding vision for direction and a lucky man with a beautiful wife Suhana Sinha. They are highly creative people. It's nice to be working on their Magnum-Opus Mahadev.
 
What are your interests other than acting?
Interest - cooking, singing, dancing, house parties, movies, brunches and most important to be with my husband.

Do you miss Balika Vadhu? People still remember you as Gehna
I do miss Balika Vadhu a lot; it was different school all together. I was Always a student there and I have learnt so much that I can clear all my exams of life in any career or personal life. I had mentors, friends who became family, it was like my mother's house and when I got married I had to leave them and go but they are going to be always a part of my life.

How has life changed post-marriage?
My life has taken a 360-degree turn post marriage but that's all for good...I have somebody all the time to guide me, follow me, handle me and love me and stand for me. I am blessed to get Aayushman as my husband, couldn't have asked anybody better than him.
 
Best compliment you ever received?
Being an actress, it's very normal to get compliments, but I really feel I am looking beautiful when my husband looks at me and says that I have fallen in love with you again.
 
Your dream role?
For my dream role, ideally I have to first dream and then decide. As of now I am looking for versatality where I can justify myself with new challenges.
 
ZYour favorite actor and actress?
All time favorite - Salman khan, actress all time favorite - Kajol and after working with Mohit Raina, I think first time from television I am a fan of his... I hold him in high regard.
 
Who inspires you?    
My inspiration is only two people in this world. My mother and Lord Shiva.
        
Message to your fans?
Have faith in God, never lie and always be good to people, life will be beautiful.

http://www.afternoondc.in/television/balika-vadhu-is-like-mother-mahadev-is-level-up/article_82960

In Todays Episode Of  Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, Vrinda waits for Jalandhar until he returns from Jal Samadhi. Shukracharya praises her. Jalandhar tells Shukracharya that he has overcome his fear to retain his latent powers. Ganesha stops Menavati and Him Naresh from entering Iskandra.     Shukracharya enlightens Jalandhar about a weapon. He advises him not to waste the weapon on Mahadev, as it can be used only once. Jalandhar disguises as Swami Adiyogi and tries to distract Parvati from Samadhi. Ganesha becomes shocked on learning the same.  

In The Upcoming Episode Of  Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, Jalandhar  will use Mayashakti and will disappear from the Amaranth cave where Parvati is meditating. Shukracharya  will try hard to tell Jalandhar that he had made a big mistake.Shukracharya will abandon Jalandhar for what he has done. otherside Ganesh will try to convey everything to Mahadev. Vrinda will ask Jalandhar to sit for the 'pooja'.Paravati  will warn Jalandhar  and will tell him that he has made a big mistake by kidnapping her. Kartikey will  kill Yamraaj while Paravati  will make a Shivling and  will pour water on it to calm Mahadev.

Note: Don't Miss To Watch The Maha Episode Of Devon Ke Dev Mahadev On 2nd June 2013 At 8:00 PM Only On Life Ok.

I'm playing hottest god ever: Mohit Raina

Mohit Raina is tagged as "hottest god on the small screen", thanks to his role of Lord Shiva in the mythological TV show "Devon Ka Dev - Mahadev".

TV doesn't give as much liberty as films: designer Neerushaa

Costume designer Neerushaa, who has been designing for the television industry for the last 12 years, talks about lack of freedom as they have to "go though many people" and admits it is "much harder" to work for TV projects.

Although the regular soaps and the dramas portrayed in each of them hardly leave us thinking about the stark difference contained therein, but we can appreciate the difference brought in by way of the characters.

The women, who come as the strong protagonists, come as women of substance, which is almost next to impossible in today's generation. The very idea of portraying such characters, which imbibes the goodness of moral values, practical solutions, loads of maturity and sensibilities to handle and evolve in a situation, is a tough task for the actors.

Anandi from 'Balika Vadhu' is one challenging role as the character goes through a lot, yet endures everything with patience and lots of optimism. Right from getting married as a child, against her wishes, fighting hard to voice her concern about women injustice, facing infidelity to her second marriage, the character has evolved through every setback and come out as a winner!

Sandhya from 'Diya Aur Baati Hum', is another strong character and yet a very challenging one. Just like Anandi, the character goes through several emotional and cultural and social upheavals in life. In spite of all this, she does manage to make a place in every one's hearts, by keeping patient, virtuous and above all calm.

From the past too, our Indian TV has helped in honoring women and giving them roles that are way beyond challenging. Smriti Irani's portrayal of 'Tulsi Virani' is something which has been immortalized by the actor. Her role was quite challenging as it was the first of its kind. Maybe now there are numerous women, portraying something similar, but when Ekta Kapoor wasn't that buzz word, Smriti Irani did something very challenging. Her role of strong daughter-in-law, fighting injustice done by her mother in law or her portrayal of a selfless woman, is still remembered in awe.

The on screen portrayal of 'Kiran Bedi' in 'Udaan' was a much challenging role as the actor had to incorporate all the hardships and the turbulent times, which the Kiran Bedi had actually gone through in  her real life.

While there are numerous challenging roles portrayed by women, men have also had equally meaty roles to portray. The recent one is Mohit Raina's portrayal as 'Mahadev' on Life Ok, is something which is attracting a lot of awe, admiration and love for him. The actor has to go through the challenges of being a god, let alone a human. The physically demanding role is making the character as challenging as any other.

Similarly, the physically demanding roles of actors, where they play the challenges of being a character from some epic stories are equally tough. Some of them are the ones, portrayed by actors for characters like 'Chandragupta Maurya', 'PrithviRaj Chauhan' etc.

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