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Who said only filmstars are crowd pullers in India. In popularity stakes, celebrated international author Dan Brown who is in town could easily given a top Bollywood star a run for his money. The serpentine queue that gathered outside NCPA to listen to the author gave ample evidence of this best selling author’s fame in India. And the man himself walked on to the podium to a reception that is usually reserved for a Bollywood biggie in India.

Actress Shruti Sharma has been carrying out the role of Shabnam, the ‘nagging’ neighbour of Imran (Hassan Zaidi) very well in Sony PAL’s Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne (Sphere Origins).

Shabnam is seen impressing her neighbour with all kinds of eateries, be it paranthe, malai kofta etc, or taking care of him when ill. This nosey attitude of Shabnam has been acknowledged very well by viewers, and her light-hearted track with Imran has been appreciated.

Raj Singh is about to step into Sony Entertainment Television’s recently launched show, Tum Aise Hi Rehna (Rashmi Sharma Productions) as the brother of Kinshuk Mahajan.

It was a happy reunion for Shakti Kapoor and Hema Malini on the sets of Ramesh Sippy’s Shimla Mirchi. The duo who have worked together in some memorable movies like Satte Pe Satta, Naseeb and Phaansi Ke Baad will be seen teaming up after more than two decades.

The veteran Bollywood baddie Shakti sounded excited at the prospect of sharing the screen space again with dream girl Hema after long. Said Shakti, “We last worked in Phaansi Ke Baad and there isn`t much difference in her today. She still looks like an angel and is very humble.”

Big Magic’s rib-tickler show Akbar Birbal produced by Sagar Pictures is gearing up to air a special episode in the coming days.

Tellychakkar.com has already reported about Kunika Sadanand joining the cast of the above show as Akbar’s mother-in-law (permanent character).

There is something about a manlying, bleeding on the streets on a dark night, and watching his beloved wife call out to him lovingly on his cell phone camera.

There is something special about him when he wakes up daily to a little, cute beagle. The same, gifted to him by the beloved wife to help him grieve over her death.

There is something appealing about his deep unrest and anguish when drives his black 1969 Mustang around like a mad man burning in helplessness. After all he is an ex hitman who has sworn off anything bad or wrong.

Tellychakkar.com was the first one to report about actress Mitaali Nag getting engaged to her beau, interior designer Sankalpp Pardeshi.

Now, the couple has gone on to solemnise their relationship by taking the holy nuptial vows.

The wedding was apparently a private affair which was held on 10 November (2014).

Mitaali confirmed the development via a Facebook status.

Mitaali gained fame in the show Afsar Bitiya.

We wish the couple a happy life ahead.

Ashutosh Gowariker’s ambitious project Everest on Star Plus that launched last week has managed to work well with the audience by bringing a fresh story and some interesting twists and turns.

Ink is in!!!

And actress Avika Gor (Balika Vadhu, Sasural Simar Ka) has gone on to tattoo the name of her pet dog.

She shared, “I was thinking to get a tattoo done since a long time. My pet dog Shiro will soon turn a year old in December. Hence, as a birthday gift I wanted his face tattoo on my back. Shiro is the most important member of my life. His love is unconditional and he has a very positive aura.”

They met as contestants in the Bigg Boss house (season 6). Their hearts fluttered during the show and after its culmination, they started seeing each other.

We are talking about Vishal Karwal and Karishma Kotak.