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1314 days ago

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India's Got Talent: Judges Share Their Perspective On The Show

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) From dancers to singers, magicians, comedians, rappers, beatboxers, stuntmen to what not, different talents will come together to showcase their acts on the reality show 'India's Got Talent'.## The panel of judges who will be judging these talents includes theatre, film, and television personality Kirron Kher, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, rapper Badshah, lyricist, poet, and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir. Arjun Bijlani will be hosting the show and introducing the participants to the judges.## Shilpa Shetty shares her experience of judging the talent-based reality show and says: "I have judged a dance-based reality show before, but 'India's Got Talent' is a new experience for me altogether! I am amazed at the talent that our country has. Each participant has been unique and almost every other performer left us speechless".## Kirron Kher, who has a long association with the show, says that coming back on it as a judge is a great moment for her.## "It's always a pleasure to be associated with 'India's Got Talent' because it gives me the opportunity to witness and experience untapped talent from across our country. Each season has had its highlights and this one is no different," she adds.## Rapper Badshah asserts that being a judge on the show gave him a chance to see different talents, unlike others who either bring dance or singing.## He says: "Generally, we see singers and dancers take center stage on talent-based reality shows. But there is so much more beyond singing and dancing that one can look forward to on 'India's Got Talent'."## Badshah shares that on this show he witnessed cultural diversity: "From cultural diversity to uniqueness and exploration of art forms, there is so much that I have come across on this platform and enjoyed myself. 'Mindblowing' is how I would define this season".## Manoj Muntashir as a judge calls the talents exceptional and unique in their acts.## "The kind of performances and acts that the viewers will get to see this season are exceptional. The key factor that I look forward to is variety as I believe our nation is abundant when it comes to talent," he adds.## The format of 'India's Got Talent' is an adaptation of the international format 'Got Talent' that is created and owned by Syco and Fremantle. It is a British talent show. Since 'America's Got Talent' aired in 2006, the concept was adopted in other countries as well. So, in India it is adapted as 'India's Got Talent'.## Arjun who will be hosting it says the highlights of the show is its content and different talents.## "'India's Got Talent' as a show is respected for the kind of content and talent it churns out. It's not restricted to a certain set of talent only - therefore it offers a lot of variety and there is always an element of surprise. You don't know what the next contestant is going to come up with. And the kind of participation that the show attracts, I am amazed at the kind of talent people of our country has," he concludes.## 'India's Got Talent' starts from January 15, every Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. on Sony Entertainment Television.## Stay tuned...

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1325 days ago

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Makers Introduce New Season of Ekta Kapoor's 'Naagin' Through Teaser

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) TV czarina Ekta Kapoor's fantasy series 'Naagin' is all set to return to the screen with its sixth season. The makers have introduced the theme of the show in the recently released teaser on social media.## As the teaser starts, the orator introduces the theme saying the world has changed a lot since 2019. The blue-colored river is shown to be turning red. It somehow seems to refer to the pandemic that has resulted in massive losses. At the end of the teaser, Naagin is seen taking hold of the entire world and it is hinted that now 'Naagin' has become more powerful.## Ekta has talked about the new season of 'Naagin' in 'Bigg Boss 15'. She in fact hinted at the name of the actor also in the series, saying the lead actor's name will start with the letter 'M'.## 'Naagin' started off in 2015 with Mouni Roy, Arjun Bijlani and Adaa Khan. Later seasons also featured actors such as Surbhi Jyoti, Pearl V Puri, Anita Hassanandani, Rajat Toka, and others. The fifth season aired from August 2020 to February 2021. It stars Surbhi Chandna, Sharad Malhotra and Mohit Sehgal in the lead roles.## Now, the show is coming with its sixth season that is supposed to start on January 30. But, no official announcement has been made.## The sixth season of 'Naagin' will be airing soon on Colors.## Stay tuned...

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1326 days ago

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These New TV Shows To Watch Out For In 2022

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) As 2022 has already knocked on the door and we become witness to a new dawn, the TV industry is also set to bring some new dramas for its audience.## Take a glimpse of what you can watch on your television sets in 2022.## Hunarbaaz - Desh Ki Shaan## The show will be bringing diverse talents from every nook and corner of the country. Bollywood actress Partineeti Chopra has been roped in for the reality show 'Hunarbaaz'. She will be joining Mithun Chakraborty and Karan Johar on the panel of judges. The show will be airing soon on Colors.## Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey## The show will play along the lines of how a loving family functions. It is a Hindi remake of the Bengali show 'Khorkuto'. Produced by Leena Gangopadhyay, Rajesh Ramsingh, Pradeep Kumar, Saibal Banerjee, Pia Bajpiee, and Shaika Parveen, the show stars Manan Joshi and Yesha Rughani in pivotal roles. The family drama 'Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey' will start on January 3 at 7 p.m. on Star Plus.## Swarna Swar Bharat## The devotional singing reality show - 'Swarna Swar Bharat' will have renowned poet Kumar Vishwas and veteran singers Kailash Kher and Suresh Wadkar as judges and they will evaluate performances of the contestants on parameters of 'sur', 'bhaav' and 'saar'. Popular actor Ravi Kishan will be seen as the host. It will be airing soon on Zee TV.## India's Got Talent## The talent-based reality show 'India's Got Talent' will be judged by theatre, film, and TV personality Kirron Kher, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, rapper Badshah, lyricist, poet, and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir. The show will be hosted by Arjun Bijlani. The show is all set to start on January 15, 2022, on Sony Entertainment Television.## Fanaa - Ishq Mein Marjawaan## Reem Sameer Shaikh and Zain Imam have been roped in for upcoming romantic thriller 'Fanaa - Ishq Mein Marjawaan'. Reem Sameer will be portraying the character of Paakhi, an eternal optimist girl, running an event management company. Zain, on the other hand, will be seen as a businessman and tech-genius, Agasthya. It also features Akshit Sukhija playing the character of Ishaan. Produced by Dipti Kalwani, the show will be airing soon on Colors.## Naagin 6## Helmed by TV czarina Ekta Kapoor, 'Naagin' is coming back with its sixth season. During one of the episodes of 'Bigg Boss 15', Ekta revealed that the name of one of the lead actresses will start with the letter 'M'. Popular Naagin actresses Anita Hassanandani (Naagin 3) and Surbhi Chandna (Naagin 5) had also joined Ekta Kapoor on 'Bigg Boss 15'. It will be airing on Colors.## Superstar Singer 2## The singing reality show 'Superstar Singer' is all set to return back with its second season. Recently Sony Entertainment Television has shared the promo on their official social media account. 'Superstar Singer 1' was judged by Himesh Reshammiya, Javed Ali, and Alka Yagnik. The singing reality show will be airing soon on Sony Entertainment Television.## Sab Satrangi## Set in the backdrop of Lucknow, this show revolves around the Maurya family, featuring protagonist Mankameshwar a.k.a. Manu played by actor Mohit Kumar, a good-hearted and hardworking man. Joining him is Dayashakar Pandey who plays Shyam Babu, his father, and Joyoshree Arora as a grandmother. The show will be airing soon on Sony SAB.## MTV Roadies## The adventure-based reality show 'Roadies' is all set to return with its eighteenth season. The shooting of the show will start from January end in South Africa. During its last season, Rannvijay Singh was the mentor and host. The seventeenth season was judged by Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Nikhil Chinapa, Raftaar, and Sandeep Singh. Roadies will be coming soon on MTV.## Stay tuned...

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1522 days ago

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Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: Here Is How Much The Host Rohit Shetty And Participants Are Charging For Show

Mumbai, June 20, 2021: The Rohit Shetty-hosted reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi season 11 will be soon be airing on Colors TV. The shooting for the show is currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. The makers recently released the charged-up first promo, which has increased the excitement level up of the fans. ## Apart from Rohit Shetty, the fans are also eager to see their favorite television stars doing dangerous stunts. Among the participants of this season, Bigg Boss 14 runner-up, Rahul Vaidya, Nikki Tamboli, Divyanka Tripathi, Shweta Tiwari, Arjun Bijlani are going to boost the hype around the show. ## Meanwhile, details about how much the host Rohit Shetty and participants are charging per episode are also out, and numbers are eye-popping. ## Rohit Shetty, the action director of Bollywood films, remains the highest paid, which is no surprise at all. Shetty is hosting his 7th season of Khatron Ke Khiladi and reportadly charging Rs. 49 lakh per episode. Shetty took over from 2014, with a break in 2016. Previously, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra had hosted the show. ## Among the participants, Rahul Vaidya is the highest-paid contestant. The OG of reality shows, Vaidya is reportadly taking home Rs. 15 lakh per episode. His market price surely gone up after his glorious run on Bigg Boss 14 in which he finished second to the winner Rubina Dilaik. ## Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actress Divyanka Tripathi is charging Rs. 10 lakh per episode. The popular face on Indian television, Divyanka has become a household name because of the shows like Banoo Main Teri Dulhann, Teri Meri Love Stories, Intezaar, and others. ## Arjun Bijlani, who became immensely popular for his role in Naagin and Miley Jab Hum Tum, is third on the contestants' list and charging approx Rs. 7 lakh per episode. Shweta Tiwari, who is embroiled in an ugly custody battle with her estranged husband Abhinav Kohli, is reportadly charging around Rs. 4 lakh every episode.## The youngest contestant of this season, Anushka Sen, is reportadly making Rs. 5 lakh per episode while Nikki Tamboli, who became famous for his dressing style and naughtiness on Bigg Boss 14, is getting Rs. 4.40/episode. Among others, Abhinav Shukla is getting around Rs. 4.25 lakh while Bigg Boss 13 fame, Vishal Aditya Singh, and reality-TV star Varun Sood are taking approx Rs. 3.40 lakh and 3.80 lakh respectively. ## Stay tuned...

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1567 days ago

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From Rahul Vaidya To Nikki Tamboli, Here Is The Probable List Of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11' Contestants

Mumbai, May 6, 2021: Filmmaker Rohit Shetty's hosted Colors TV reality show, "Khatron Ke Khiladi" is all set to go on floors soon in Cape Town, South Africa. Based on the American stunt reality television series, Fear Factor, Season 11 of KKK will be shot amid a strict bio bubble due to the covid-19 pandemic. ## The "Khatron Ke Khiladi 11" team has been working on the final logistics and will fly off to Cape Town in May for a month-long schedule. The contestants and crew will undergo a quarantine period before traveling. While the episodes would be filmed now, the show will only go on air later. ## This year's KKK will see a number of Ex-Bigg Boss contestants competing against each other. As per sources, KKK11 will have Bigg Boss 14 participants including Nikki Tamboli, Rahul Vaidya, and Abhinav Shukla while Bigg Boss 13 contestant, Vishal Aditya Singh is also participating in the show.## Apart from the above-mentioned contestants, the show will also see popular TV personality, Divyanka Tripathi taking on her rivals head-on along with Arjun Bijlani as a confirmed participant. ## Here is the probable list of KKK11 contestants - ## - Divyanka Tripathi## - Nikki Tamboli## - Rahul Vaidya##- Arjun Bijlani##- Varun Sood##- Vishal Aditya Singh##- Abhinav Shukla##- Sana Maqbul##- Aastha Gill##- Anushka Sen##- Maheck Chahal##- Saurabh Raaj Jain## Stay tuned...

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1585 days ago

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Five OTT Films & Web Series Based On Books

While the OTT platforms are spreading their legs worldwide, they are also experimenting with genres and content. However, it remains a challenge all the time to produce fresh and worthy content for viewers to watch, and to fill that void, the over-the-top (OTT) platforms are taking inspiration from the projects that are based on the books. ## In recent times, we have seen many films and web series that are loosely based on widely regarded novels. Among those, Parineeti Chopra-starrer "The Girl On The Train" that was based on Paula Hawkins' bestseller of the same name along with the Riddhi Dogra-Monica Dogra-starrer web series "The Married Woman" is based on Manju Kapoor's book of the same name, got brilliant response. ## Here are 5 notable OTT shows & movies that have been inspired from books - ## BARD OF BLOOD [Netflix] ## ## An espionage thriller series directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, Bard of Blood is based on Bilal Siddiqi's 2015 novel of the same name. Siddiqi penned the book while he was still a student at St Xavier's college in Mumbai. The book traces the life of Kabir Anand (Emraan Hashmi), a former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent who gives up civilian life to return for a risky mission. Produced by Shah Rukh Khan's production house Red Chillies Entertainment, the series stars Emraan Hashmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Danish Husain, and Jaideep Ahlawat. The first season of 7 episode premiered on 27 September 2019 on Netflix. ## THE MARRIED WOMAN [ALT Balaji, ZEE5]## ## The Monica Dogra and Riddhi Dogra-starrer web series is based on Manju Kapoor's book of the same name. The series is about two women falling in love and the circumstances that lead to this. It is directed by Sahir Raza, and currently streaming on Alt Balaji and ZEE5. ## THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN [Netflix] ## ## Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, The Girl on the Train is a murder mystery and a psychological drama, starring Parineeti Chopra, Kriti Kulhari, Aditi Rao Hydari and Avinash Tiwary in pivotal roles. This film is based on Paula Hawkins' 2015 novel of the same name. It was originally scheduled for theatrical release in 2020 but due to the covid-19 pandemic, it directly premiered on Netflix on February 26, 2021. ## STATE OF SIEGE: 26/11 [ZEE5] ## ## State of Siege: 26/11 is based on Sandeep Unnithan's book, Black Tornado: The Three Sieges of Mumbai 26/11. The web series depicts the events of the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai from the point of view of the NSG. Apart from showing the defense team in action, it also shows the planning that went into taking down the terrorists while ensuring the safety of the civilians. The web series has eight episodes and is created by Abhimanyu Singh. It stars Arjan Bajwa, Arjun Bijlani, Mukul Dev, Vivek Dahiya, Tara-Alisha Berry, among others. ## SAMANTAR [MX Player] ## ## Based on the novel of the same name by Suhas Shirwalkar, Samantar is a mystry thriller that follows the journey of a man who seeks to know his future, but his future is the past of another man. He leaves no stone unturned to find this man and change his life, but it is not easy to find someone who does not want to be found. Directed by Satish Rajwade, the series stars Swapnil Joshi, and Tejaswini Pandit in lead roles. ## Stay tuned...

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1946 days ago

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Arjun Bijlani: Success of 'State Of Siege: 26/11' is surreal

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Actor Arjun Bijlani is overwhelmed with the positive response that his web series "State Of Siege: 26/11" amid the coronavirus outbreak in India.## "It's ironic how this has worked out so beautifully because first, we faced hurdles on the release date and when we actually released, coronavirus in India had only just broken out," Arjun said.## "It's been a surreal experience from then to now and I'd like to congratulate the entire team - the cast, crew and Abhimanyu Singh, Roopali Kadyan and our Director Matthew who have put a great piece together. This story had to be told and we're glad audiences are streaming in and positively receiving it, without them it wouldn't have been possible," he added.## Arjun along with Arjan Bajwa and Vivek Dahiya are seen as NSG Commandos in "State of Siege: 26/11". The series is based on Sandeep Unnithan's book "Black Tornado: The Three Sieges of Mumbai 26/11". The show tells untold stories and the different events that took place during the attacks of 26/11. The Contiloe Pictures' show recently became the "Most Watched Original Content (New)" on Zee5.## Talking about the success, Arjan said: "‘?State of Siege 26/11' is the top rated and most watched show on ZEE5 India!! When all of us are locked in our homes, demotivated, this news couldn't have come at a better time. Lots of love to everyone who made it possible and especially all my fans!"## To this, Abhimanyu Singh, Founder-CEO at Contiloe Pictures, added: "I am glad our effort to showcase the effort of the commandos in neutralizing the 26/11 terror attacks has been liked extensively."## Stay tuned...

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1966 days ago

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Writing is 'a little box of interest' for actor Mukul Dev

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Actor Mukul Dev is receiving a lot of praise for his performance as a terrorist mastermind in the web series "State Of Siege: 26/11". He is also the man who penned the story of the Rajkummar Rao-starrer "Omerta" that released in 2018. Mukul says he does not feel the pressure of finding a balance between the two callings, as writing is just a "passion".## "I am an actor who also writes. I love reading so I read a lot of books. The interest in writing has developed recently. When I was writing the story of 'Omerta' I was not writing it to make a film or something. But when a filmmaker like Hansal Mehta picked up my story and turned it into a film, I thought that now I can consider myself as a legitimate writer. Having said that I am an actor and I will remain that. Writing is a little box of interest that I take out once in a while," Mukul Dev told IANS.## "State Of Siege: 26/11", directed by Matthew Leutwyler, has Mukul playing Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi. The show also features Arjan Bajwa, Arjun Bijlani, Vivek Dahiya, Sid Makkar, Tara Alisha Berry, Khalida Jaan, Jyoti Gauba, Roshni Sahota, Suzanne Bernert, Naren Kumar and Jason Shah.## "Since I am an actor and am shooting most of the time, I have time in between shots and I keep writing then. I am surrounded by people who are filmmakers, producers, and actors. So once in a while, they also inquire if I have a story or something. If they like it, they eventually make something out of it. But that is a time-consuming process and I see no reason to stop acting for my writing. Writing is a passion," he shared.## So, what is his favorite topic to write about? "I like to write on anything that is intriguing, unheard of -- something that is offbeat. I used to love reading Richard Bach. So yeah, writing will happen side by side," he replied.## "State Of Siege: 26/11" is streaming on ZEE5.## Stay tuned...

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1968 days ago

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Arjan Bajwa eager to play Air Force pilot on screen

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actor Arjan Bajwa says after playing Colonel Sunil Sheoran in his digital debut, "State Of Siege: 26/11", he now wishes to play an Air Force pilot on screen.## On his parameter of choosing scripts, the actor said: "This is the kind of roles I would like to play -- one that potentially creates impact. I think 'State of Siege' has already set the bar. Having said that, I am so eager to play an Air Force pilot in a film. That is what I am dying to play! I fly as a hobby pilot and aviation is my first love."## Created by Abhimanyu Singh and directed by Matthew Leutwyler, the story of the show is based on Sandeep Unnithan's book "Black Tornado: The Three Sieges Of Mumbai 26/11".## The show also features Mukul Dev, Arjun Bijlani, Vivek Dahiya, Sid Makkar, Tara Alisha Berry, Khalida Jaan, Jyoti Gauba, Roshni Sahota, Suzanne Bernert, Naren Kumar and Jason Shah.## Arjan went through an extensive process to get the look and the feel of Colonel Sheoran right. On the show, his protagonist is a commando of the National Security Guard (NSG). According to him several conversations with Col Sandeep Sen, who was the second command of Colonel Sunil Sheoran during the 26/11 Mumbai attack, helped him to get depth and understanding of the character.## "It is true that I always wanted to play a character in uniform on screen, and playing Colonel Sheoran let me do so. I had a feeling that such an opportunity could become a milestone in my career. With the kind of review I am getting, I hope it has become one. I see the journey upwards from here," said the actor who began his career in modeling and also acted in Telugu films before entering Bollywood.## Asked if he feels that the influx of digital entertainment has given the right opportunity for an actor like him, Arjan said: "I wouldn't say so. When it comes to playing a substantial part in a story, I have always done that. All my characters in Bollywood films and the few films I did in the South have always been pivotal roles. However, when one plays a character like Colonel Sheoran that releases on an OTT platform, the exposure is much bigger. The show and the actor get good marketing and our work gets better projection."## "State Of Siege: 26/11" is streaming on ZEE5.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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1970 days ago

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COVID-19: Bollywood celebrities donate to PM CARES Fund

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), and soon a slew of Bollywood celebrities came forward to contribute their bit to help the Indian Government in its fight against the coronavirus outbreak.## Superstar Akshay Kumar took to Twitter to announce that he "will contribute Rs 25 crores" towards the fund.## "This is that time when all that matters in the lives of our people. And we need to do anything and everything it takes. I pledge to contribute Rs 25 crores from my savings to Narendra Modiji's PM-CARES FUND. Let's save lives, Jaan hai toh jahaan hai," Akshay tweeted.## After seeing Akshay contribute, many other celebs joined COVID-19 fight and announced that they would donate to PM CARES Fund.## Actor Varun Dhawan took a "pledge to contribute 30 lakhs to the PM CARE fund".## "We will overcome this. Desh hai toh hum hain," Varun added.## Singer Guru Randhawa too contributed. He will be donating Rs 20 lakhs to the fund.## "I pledge to contribute Rs 20 lacs from my savings to @narendramodi sir's PM-CARES Fund. Let's help each other????## "I have earned money through my shows and songs which you all have bought tickets or have bought from online platforms. So here is doing my contribution ?? Jai Hind," the "Suit Suit" hitmaker wrote on social media.## TV actor Arjun Bijlani has decided to give Rs 5 lakhs to the fund.## Announcing his financial contribution, Arjun wrote: "I pledge to contribute Rs 5 lakhs to @narendramodiji's PM-CARES Fund and Rs 5lakh to the chief minister's Fund @CMOMaharashtra.## " Zindagi Ek Safar hai suhana. Please save lives. I know it's a drop in the ocean but it matters .u do your bit."## Without revealing details about how much she will donate, actress Kriti Sanon urged followers to help the government.## "We all need to come together in this time of crisis! I pledge to contribute and do my bit! ????Guys. Do whatever best you can.. small or big.. just contribute! It'll save a life or help someone in need and eventually make India healthier," Kriti tweeted.## Before the announcement of the PM-CARES FUND, southern stars Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, and Mahesh Babu have already contributed crores towards relief operation in helping Indians to fight against coronavirus.## Now it is to see whether Bollywood's Khans, Bachchans and Kapoors contribute for the PM-CARES FUND or not.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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1973 days ago

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Arjan Bajwa: This is the time to introspect on how we were living our lives

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) As the nationwide lockdown continues amid of outbreak of COVID-19, actor Arjan Bajwa is spending happy time at home receiving a lot of praise for his performance in the web series "State Of Siege: 26/11".## Although the actor does not mix the two situations of enjoying success and the reason for the lockdown, Arjan told IANS: "I think this is the time we have got to introspect on how we were living our lives and how we should live henceforth sustainably. We will be staying at home for a couple of weeks right now. It is not just us, but the whole world."## The famed actor added: " Rarely did it happen in the past that people of the entire world stood still like this. It's as if life is in standby mood. I think such a situation did not occur even during the World War. I think this is the time we should realize that Mother Earth is upset with us and perhaps this is the punishment we are given."## "At the same time, our government and administration are working really hard to handle the situation. We have to strictly follow the rules to really save our lives. We have to stand together to fight the virus," he said.## "State Of Siege: 26/11" is based on Sandeep Unnithan's book "Black Tornado: The Three Sieges Of Mumbai 26/11".## The show is directed by American director Matthew Leutwyler and produced by Abhimanyu Singh. It features Mukul Dev, Arjun Bijlani, Vivek Dahiya, Sid Makkar, Tara Alisha Berry, Khalida Jaan, Jyoti Gauba, Roshni Sahota, Suzanne Bernert, Naren Kumar and Jason Shah.## The show is streaming on the OTT platform ZEE5.## Arjan plays the character of Colonel Kunal Sahota, the commanding officer of the NSG unit that arrives in Mumbai to take charge of handling the terrorist attacks.## "I am so glad that I am receiving so much positive feedback for the work we, the team of ‘State Of Siege: 26/11', put together. I waited for such appreciation for so long. And I am not saying because I want to thank everybody but it is really the collaborative effort of writer, director, cinematographer, producer and every member who came together and envisioned the project," he said.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.