Mallika brings oomph to Batliwalla household! Mallika Sherawat sure has a soft spot for Star One shows...or should we say it's fun lovin' producer JD Majethia that she is fond of! After a yet-to-be-aired cameo in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Mallika is now all set to appear in JD's other show on Sony, Batliwalla, House No. 43. Famous for her sex appeal, the show will test Mallika's comic skills to the T. Mallika has already shot for an episode that features her as a conwoman who cheats the suave Maya in Sarabhai...She will appear in the show to promote her forthcoming film, Bachke Rehna Re Baba. Summer sure looks hot on telly this summer! Bai, anyone? Smriti Irani has been looking for a maid to look after her household chores…for quite some time now. At a recent press conference, she was even heard asking journalists to find a suitable 'bai' for her. Sorry Smritiji, but we are fairly sure journos have better things to do! Smriti also claims that after a busy day's shoot, she goes back home and cooks for her hubby and her children...tough task, we say, to manage home and career...but then she isn't Tulsi' Smriti Irani for nothing, is she! 'Raat Hone Ko Hai' goes thematic B P Singh's show on Sahara One, Raat Hone Ko Hai will now be based on different themes every week. From urban legends to seasons, the themes will be as varied as they come, including an episode on the monsoon!. The serial completes one year on 10 May and the unit plans to celebrate in style with a shoot in Goa. We also hear that Singh might just take a sabbatical from thrillers and venture into comedies and other genres. Although things are still under consideration, we know for a fact that he will not do soaps. Remember, we were the first one to tell you this well guarded secret! K Sera Sera to launch new show on Sony K Sera Sera, the production house that has tied up with Ramgopal Varma's Factory for movie productions, is now coming up with a lighthearted comedy on the lines of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 80s hit Khoobsurat. The Rekha starrer, when released, gave the dusky beauty a completely different image and made her a household name. The K Sera Sera show on the same theme will be aired on Sony. Who will play Rekha? Things are really hush-hush...but watch this space for more....... Not a 'poor' Kapur Recently, Gaurav Kapur was seen yelling on the sets of The Great Indian Comedy Show….Reason? The mispronunciation of his name! He kept telling anyone who bothered to listen that he wasn't a 'poor' Kapoor. Yes, Mr Kapur, we get it, with the amount of money you are earning, you better be wealthy! Family business! Sameer Arya is the cinematographer of Kucch Mitha Ho jaye.... Does that explain Arshad Warsi's cameo in Remix recently? Wifey Shrishti Arya is the producer of this peppy youth show on Star One, didn't you know? Neat little package of cross promotion, if you ask us. Takia kalam! Punch lines make a mark. Shahrukh Batliwalla too wants to adopt one to make his own mark. And what will his punch line be? 'Well Hello! This is Batliwallas,' could be my takia kalam, says Bhaktiar Irani, the bawa who plays the incorrigibly bumbling Shahrukh on the Friday night laugh riot on Sony. Hmm, not bad! Watch out Shahrukh Batliwalla will be seen playing host to the simpleton Rajpal Yadav and the revamped Mona Singh soon. Wadhwa plans new show for Zee Producer Sanjoy Wadhwa of Hey… Yehi to Hai Woh! on Star One is charged up to make another daily soap. Hey, but this time it's gonna be for Zee TV. The serial will have known faces but he is looking for a new girl to play the lead. The serial is scripted by Purnendu Shekhar and Rajesh Dubey and will be directed by the seasoned Rakesh Sarang, who is also directing Agar Magar Lekin for Zee Smile. Wadhwa's serial is slotted for prime time. Looks like its raining serials on Zee this summer!