Why Javed Akhtar didn't write for 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (TV Snippets)

Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar says he didn't write for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" because he "thought the movies name was double meaning".

Akhtar opened up about his decision when he became part of Shah Rukh's show "TED Talks India Nayi Soch", read a statement.

Asked why he didn't work on the film, Akhtar said: "I thought the movie's name had a lot of double meaning. I was not convinced to write for this project.

"But I was all praise for SRK in 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' and I am happy I could be a part of the journey. I used the words I rejected earlier to make a more meaningful song which you all (audience) made popular called 'Kuch toh hua hai, kuch hogaya hai'."

The show is aired on Star Plus.

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Hrishikesh Pandey enjoys a working birthday

Actor Hrishikesh Pandey turned a year older on Monday, and spent his day working on his show "Porus".

He is seen as Ripudhaman in the Sony Entertainment Television show. The actor brought in his birthday with the cast and crew of the show and will be having a small get together with friends and family in the evening.

"It is a working birthday for me but I have no regrets. I couldn't excuse myself as we had to shoot some important scenes," Hrishikesh said in a statement.

"Laksh Lalwani, Aditya Redij and other members of the show brought in my birthday and post shoot, I plan to come down to Mumbai and continue celebration with my dear Dayanand Shetty who also shares his birthday with me," he added.

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Comedy a stress-buster for Ravish Desai

Actor Ravish Desai, currently seen as Manav in "Kuwara Hai Par Humara Hai", says he is enjoying working on the comedy show.

"I enjoy playing the character Manav. I wanted to experiment with comedy. Comedy is a stress-buster and when you are shooting for 12-13 hours at a stretch, it doesn't get on to you," Ravish said in a statement.

"It's fun on the set and the mood is much lighter, you laugh all the time and have a good time with everyone," he added.

"Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai" is based on the life of a smart 31-year-old man named Manav, who is yet to get married. The show is aired on BIG Magic.

--IANS

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