Shahnaz Rizwan's fan girl moment with Emraan Hashmi (TV Snippets)

Television actress Shahnaz Rizwan, better known as Mrs Bhalla of small screen courtesy her TV show "Ye Hai Mohabbatein", says shooting with Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi was a happy moment for her.

She added that Emraan was "very polite and immediately made me comfortable around him".

Emraan became part of the Star Plus show to promote his forthcoming film "Azhar". Shahnaz, who hails from England, was the only actor from the show to shoot with the Bollywood star on Saturday.

"I came to know about the shot in morning with Emraan. It was like a huge surprise for me. I have been watching and following his movies even when I was in England. Being a huge Bollywood star, he's very polite and immediately made me comfortable around him," Shahnaz said in a statement.

Talking about her experience, she added: "Having him around, I didn't have to by-heart the script but just know the gist of it. We just went with the flow and almost everything was impromptu and we wrapped way in advance. I'm glad I got this opportunity and this definitely will be the most cherished shoots of my life."

The episode with Emraan will be aired on Friday.

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'Yeh Rishta...' cast to head to Rishikesh

The impending leap of TV show "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" will not only usher in a fresh plot, but a new location as well. The story will now take the cast to Rishikesh.

Ashnoor Kaur, who is currently seen playing the role of Akshara and Naitik's daughter Naira, will be leaving the show. And actor Shivangi Joshi will replace her and play the role of a grown-up Naira post the leap.

"The cast and crew will soon be heading to the holy city of Rishikesh for the upcoming leap in the show. Along with Naira, the show will also see another entry. 'Nisha Aur Uske Cousins' fame Mohsin Khan will be seen entering the show as Kartik, who will be paired opposite Naira," said a source.

Talking about the show, Shivangi said: "I am really excited to be part of 'Yeh Rishta...". The story line is extremely interesting. The best part is that I get to play a character extremely close to my age. I am going to be my own self on screen and this is something I am really kicked about. I can't wait to begin shooting for the show."

The two actors will soon begin shooting for the Star Plus show.

--IANS

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