India is a warm and accommodating country. It makes people of various nationalities feel at home and that includes foreigner actors in the TV industry. Alexx O'Nell who you have seen in television shows like Nach Baliye, Ghar Ghar Mein, Star Vivaah, Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani... Jhansi Ki Rani and Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein may be miles away from his home turf in Connecticut in the United States, but his birthday is still being made special today (26 July 2013) especially by his actress girlfriend Shama Sikander. The actor who is currently shooting for Pooja Bhatt’s movie Bad is enjoying the soothing rainfall on the serene lakes of Udaipur. His girlfriend has brought for him a lovely cake from Mumbai. His dream vacation is to travel to Greece, Poland and other places in East Europe. When we asked him what he would like to gift himself on this blessed day, he replied with a laugh, “I have no idea. I really have to give it a thought as I am contended with what I have.” Regarding his best and worst birthdays he replied, “I have a very bad memory. Maybe my worst birthdays are those when I wasn’t working. I am a workaholic you see. I am really enjoying this birthday as our Udaipur shoot is just over and I am spending a relaxing day with Shama. So, it seems to be perfect.” What is his birthday wish? He answered with a hearty laugh, “I made a birthday wish last night while blowing off the candle but I will not tell you that as it is too personal. I can however tell you that I hope for a lovely year ahead. I am trying to cut an album with Shama which is half way through- I wish that this materialises too.” Pondering on his childhood birthdays he says, “As school was closed for the summer vacations, I wouldn’t be able to celebrate my birthday with my classmates. So, I would spend the day with my close friends and family instead.” Shalini S Sahuta who is a part of Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage who also celebrates her birthday today was gifted a diamond ring and spa voucher by her mother. Her father gave her dresses. Her best friend Zinnia flew down from Delhi to be with her on the sets yesterday. Today she will have dinner with her at the Taj. Her mother recreated the day that she had been born by feeding her honey today. When she had been born the first thing that her mother had done was to give her a spoonful of honey. The actress’s ideal vacation would be with her mother to Hawaii, Bangkok and Paris. “Paris tops my list as it is a fabulous shopping destination.” Her worst birthday vacation was during the Mumbai flood on 26 July 2005 when she had gone to buy a guitar but was unable to return home for two days because of the deluge. She has very fond memories of her birthdays when her grandparents were alive. During her childhood birthdays her beautiful mom would look gorgeous all prettied up. “On seeing how stunning my mom looked, I would also try to apply lipstick but smear it and look like a clown in the process. Seeing how beautiful she looked, I dreamt of being an actress.” Deepika Singh who plays Sandhya on Diya Aur Baati Hum is turning a year older on her birthday today. This popular actress said, “Since childhood I was not that keen to celebrate my birthday, but today I celebrated it with my God, myself and of course my fans who have helped to achieve my dreams. I am extremely wordless but still want to thank everyone for giving me so much of love and their blessings. This means more to me than anything in this world.” We wish all the three artistes a joyous birthday.