Smriti Irani

He may be playing the role of Smriti Irani's onscreen brother in Viruddh, but the bond between Karan Mehra and Smriti doesn't seem to be limited to the screen. Apparently she seems to be treating Karan, who plays the role of Viddhanth in her show, like her real sibling even when the camera's not rolling. And, but of course, Karan has developed a deep liking for this big star. "Smriti's been very sweet to me. She also comes to my vanity van to verify whether I am alright and have taken my meals on time. She really acts like my elder sister on the sets."

We have recently heard that the television heartthrob Nikkhil Arya is an unusually changed man off late. The usually chirpy livewire has become calm and a quiet man as seen on the Star Plus' Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (he plays Nandini's hubby, Aseem Gupta). "This could be a direct result of his changed personal lifestyle which includes a little of meditation, yoga, classical music training and a conscious effort to stay away from the opposite sex" - says an amused source close to the actor. In fact he also seems to be on an exercise spree and has lost oodles of weight.

<strong>Supriya's double trouble! </strong> Supriya Pathak, who plays Hansa in Star One's popular comedy, Instant Khichadi will appear in a double role in the serial's forthcoming episodes! Hansa, has been an embarrassment for the Parikh parivaar since the serial started. She is the object of ridicule due to her scant or should we say lack of knowledge of the queen's language. This double take spells more trouble for the Pathaks'. <strong> 'Shararat' goes outdoors! </strong>