Govinda to celebrate b'day on 'Naadaaniyaan' (TV Snippets)

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IANS Mumbai
Last Updated : Dec 18 2013 | 7:46 PM IST

Bollywood funnyman Govinda make a cameo appearance on comedy show "Naadaaniyaan - Teen Nadaanon Ki Kahaani", where he will also celebrate his 50th birthday.

Govinda will turn a year older Saturday. The show's producers decided to dedicate a special episode to the actor, and Gaurav Sharma, who plays a key role in the show says he was very excited about sharing the frame with a "legend" like Govinda, said a statement.

"Growing up, I was one of his biggest fans. I've seen all of his movies and have learnt all of his moves. I would love to challenge him to a dance-off during his visit," added Gaurav.

"Naadaaniyaan - Teen Nadaanon ki Kahaani", a remake of a popular Pakistani comedy sitcom of the same name, is a situational comedy that revolves around the Verma family - Naman, Chandani and Pushkar, who are based in Delhi.

The show airs on BIG Magic.

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Meghna Naidu to enter 'Jodha Akbar'

Actress Meghna Naidu, best known for her role in "Hawas", will soon enter "Jodha Akbar" as a character named Benazir.

The actress, also remembered for being a part of the video of the remixed version of "Kaliyon ka chaman", is excited to be back on the small screen and says she is happy that her role also has some dancing sequences.

"It feels good to come back and take up a role in one of the top-rated shows running on Indian television at the moment. I have been following 'Jodha Akbar' on and off and I love the grandeur of the sets and the entire look and feel of the show," Meghna said in a statement.

Talking about her role, she said: "The role is one of a temptress...someone who will captivate Akbar's attention through her guile and allure. She will be a part of his harem and will dance her way into his heart. So, I am glad the role entails dancing."

She will start shooting for the show soon.

Her character Benazir will enter the show with a secret agenda and is expected to bring some new twists in the show.

Along with Meghna, even actress Juhi Aslam will enter the show. She will play Zaiyada in the Zee TV show.

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Rithvik proposes to Asha Negi on TV

Small screen actor Rithvik Dhanjani went down on his knees and poured his heart out to his girlfriend, actress Asha Negi on a public platform.

The couple is currently a participant on the celebrity couple dance reality show "Nach Baliye 6".

According to sources, the actor sang a song for her. The romantic bit was that he had written and composed it himself.

"Nach Baliye 6" airs on Star Plus.

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First Published: Dec 18 2013 | 7:38 PM IST

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