Marzi Pestonji has crush on Rashami Desai (TV Snippets)

Choreographer Marzi Pestonji, one of the co-judges of the dance reality show "Nach Baliye 7", is said to have confessed that he has a crush on participant Rashami Desai.

According to a source, during the shoot of the show's first episode, Pestonji openly confessed that Rashami is one actress he has liked for the past three years.

The choreographer also asked permission from Rashami's husband Nandish Sandhu, and grooved to a romantic number on stage with her.

The upcoming show will have couples like Upen Patel and Karishma Tanna, Neha Saxena and Shakti Arora, Rashami Desai and Nandish Sandhu, and Amruta Khanvilkar and Himanshoo Malhotra.

Pestonji will be seen co-judging the show with actress Preity Zinta and author Chetan Bhagat. "Nach Baliye 7" will be aired on Star Plus starting April 26.

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A unique ritual in 'Chidiya Ghar'

Members of the the show "Chidiya Ghar" have been following a unique tradition -- they dip every cast member in a small well on the set, on the eve of their birthdays.

"I have been on 'Chidiya Ghar' since the beginning and we have always made sure that every cast member is dipped in the well on their birthdays. Recently, we have dipped Ketan Karande (who plays Sandeshwar) in the pool, and all the cast members had a lot of fun," Paresh 'Ghotak' Ganatra said in a statement.

"Chidiya Ghar", aired on Sab TV, tells the story of a fun-loving family comprising of different members with unique names and mannerisms.

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Vidyadhar Karmarkar oldest actor on television

At 90, actor Vidyadhar Karmarkar, who plays a grandfather in "Dosti..Yaariyaan..Manmarzian", is said to be the oldest actor on Indian television.

Vidyadhar shot in Rishikesh for two months with the cast and crew, and the production house had to take extra precautions regarding his health.

While shooting in Rishikesh, the 90-year-old fell ill, but refused to come back here. So, he had a doctor at his disposal throughout the Rishikesh shoot.

Talking about his motivation to work at this age, Vidyadhar said in a statement: "Is there anything better to do? I would prefer to be on screen than sit at home and watch people be on screen. Also, my role is not a typical, dependent, depressed old grandfather. I am a dreamer who likes to dream and support others to pursue their dreams, so it's a fun role."

"Dosti..Yaariyaan..Manmarzian" is aired on Star Plus.