Alia hopes aspiring singers sing for her movies (TV Snippets)

Actress Alia Bhatt, who will be seen promoting her forthcoming film "Badrinath Ki Dulhania" along with her co-star Varun Dhawan on "The Voice India" show, hopes that contestants of the TV show will sing for them one day.

"When we come to a show like voice it feels like family. I wish the contestants sing a song for us one day," Alia said in a statement.

The actress says it was a loving feeling for her to be on the &TV show.

"The coaches don't pull down anyone and I feel that's the best part. They have such a healthy competition amongst themselves and that is something I really liked," she added.

Asked about his experience, Varun said: "They (coaches) actually do care about the contestants because I saw them giving tips and going and talking to them before their performances too. I wish them all the best."

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Niti is fun loving person: Sareeka Dhillon

Actress Sareeka Dhillon says her "Ghulaam" co-star Niti Taylor is a very fun loving person.

"Niti is a very fun loving person. I call her 'Ladoo' out of affection. I am glad that through 'Ghulaam' I could meet such an amazing person like her," Sareeka said in a statement.

Niti, who is seen playing a pivotal role in the Life OK show, says she shares a special equation with Sareeka.

"I share a good equation with everyone on set, but Sareeka is more special. We hang out together after our pack-up or whenever we have a day off just by going for drives or watching a movie together," Niti added.

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Shamin sheds her 'bahu' avatar in new photo shoot

Actress Shamin Mannan, popular for TV shows like "Sanskaar - Dharohar Apno Ki", shed her shy "bahu" avatar a new photo shoot.

Shamin said in a statement: "It's been really long since I did a photo shoot. I was looking for a makeover... something that I have never explored. Fortunately, things fell into place, and we shot nine different looks."

"All the looks are different -- hot and sexy to cute and bubbly, simple and raw to classy and elegant. The biggest surprise was that I ended up wearing outfits by Sonalika Pradhan, the same designer with whom I did my last photo shoot three to four ago," she added.

Asked about her favourite look, Shamin said: "My favourite looks have been the ones in light green princess gown and the raw and natural look in a sari."

--IANS

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