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Rajshri Thakur, who is today known for her portrayal as Rani Jayantabai of Maharana Pratap, before venturing into TV with Saat Phere was a successful journalist. The actress had worked with AIR (All India Radio) and Doordarshan (DD).

Now that is surely an interesting tidbit. Isn’t it?

Talented actor Dheeraj Miglani (Chhanchhan, Hum Hain Na), Kavita Lad (Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala) and Priyanshu Jora (24, Mere Nikhattu) are celebrating their birthdays today (13 November). Tellychakkar.com spoke to the stars to know more about their birthday plans.

Cast: Lea Seydoux, Vincent Cassel, Andre Dussollier, Eduardo Noriega, Myriam Charleins

Director: Christophe Gans

Rating: * * *

With elements of fantasy such as a castle in the forest, a curse, a prince charming and a damsel in distress, fairy tales have always been fascinating and “Beauty and the Beast”, is no different.

First written as “Belle et la Bete” by French novelist Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont in 1756, there have been many variants of the original in literature, television, stage and films.

While Rohit Sharma’s record breaking double century may have made many jaws drop, for Sofia Hayat it was more of a case of clothes drop. The lissom actress decided to pay tribute to double centurion Rohit Sharma in her own unique style – by posing nude, top to bottom – only for dear Rohit.

Veteran Bollywood actor Raj Babbar is returning to television with a full-fledged role in Vipul Shah’s Pukaar- Call for the Hero and he says that the reach of the small screen is very big.

Actress Arushi Mehta (earlier known as Neha Mehtaa), who was last seen in Sahara One’s Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai, was recently in the news for her mistaken identity to actress Neha Mehta of Mamta fame.

When Neha Mehta, last seen in SAB TV’s Jeannie Aur Juju got married to Neeraj Maskara, Arushi was bombarded with congratulatory messages. In fact, Arushi even reached out to the media to clarify that she was very much single, and that people had mistaken her to the other Neha.

Swastika’s shoplifting accusation in Singapore has already added an extra dimension to her already controversial image. The actress who was a part of the 35 people strong contingent that travelled to Singapore to attend the Darpan Film Festival was reportedly caught on CCTV stealing jewelry from a store in Singapore. The incident caused considerable embarrassment to the delegates and the jewellery store owner even issued a formal letter of theft against the actress.

Manish Raisinghan and Avika Gor have finally turned producers in a big way.

This Sasural Simar Ka pair has already made a trailer and a short film for an institution, but this time they have come together to make a short film. They also have plans of showcasing it at various film festivals.

Actor Pooran Kiri will get into action in prominent roles in two of Star Plus’ shows. Well, he will be making a thundering comeback in Director’s Kut Productions’ Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

The wait is finally over for Shiju Kataria of ‘Kashmakash Zindagi Ki’ and ‘Behenein’ fame.

The actress, who started her entertainment journey with Gulzaar Saab’s film Godaan starring Pankaj Kapur, Surekha Sikri and Vrajesh Hirjee, has won her first award this month.

This came as a pleasant surprise to the actress, who picked up the Women’s Achievement Award at Aadhi Abadi Women’s Achievement Awards 2014.