Zee TV's leading ladies shoot for the first episode of Connected Hum Tum

The path-breaking first-of-its-kind reality series on Zee TV Connected Hum Tum will have a refreshing start with a star-studded first episode to be aired on 3 June 2013 at 10 pm.

So what does the first episode have in store? Well, lot of nok jhok and confrontations coming from the top ladies of Zee TV.

We hear that Asha Negi aka Poorvi and Usha Nadkarni (Savita tai) from Pavitra Rishta, Additi Gupta aka Nandini from Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan, Surbhi jyoti aka Zoya of Qubool Hai, Suhasi Dhami who essays Sona in Aaj Ki Housewife Hai Sab Jaanti Hai and Mahima Makwana that is Rachna of Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke are shooting with Abhay Deol, the anchor of the show today.

The ladies will be seen confronting the anchor Abhay Deol in style. They will want few answers to their queries post which the ladies will be introducing the viewers to the format of the show As we know, Connected Hum Tum is about six courageous women of different ages daring to bare it all, and face the camera and let open their lives to viewers.

As part of the first episode, the leading ladies of Zee TV will introduce viewers to the six ladies who will be participating in the reality series.

When contacted, Suhasi Dhami did tell us that she is presently shooting for Connected.

We tried calling Mahima Makwana and Additi Gupta, but they did not respond to our calls.

Get ready to see the six women take the ultimate plunge.

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I was close-minded about TV: Abhay Deol

He admits to having been closed to doing anything on TV, but never say no is the mantra for actor Abhay Deol, who carved a niche for himself with 'zara hatke' roles in films like "Dev D". He will now be seen on the small screen, which he says was completely unplanned.

"I never thought of being a part of the small screen. If I would get any offer for TV, I would say no without even thinking about it," Abhay, who will be hosting Zee TV's new show "Connected Hum Tum", told us.

"Connected Hum Tum" on Zee TV is about six women, who will capture every moment of their lives through cameras. Abhay will try to link their stories together. When the project came his way, he said, his manager "was like just consider it, at least take a look at it. Then I took a look at it and I got interested".

The show also made him question his close-mindedness about TV, "I asked myself 'What is it about TV that you are closed to?' The interest generated through the show made me question my close-mindedness towards TV."

Abhay, 37, was launched by his uncle Dharmendra in his home production "Socha Na Tha" opposite Ayesha Takia. Asked how it feels to be born in a star family, the actor said, "One gets bored as there is nothing black and white in life. At some places it's an advantage and at some it's a disadvantage. It depends on person to person, situation to situation and project to project."

After "Socha Na Tha" in 2005, he found his own space by doing films like "Oye Lucky!Lucky Oye!, "Dev D", "Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd." and "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara". His "Manorama Six Feet Under" won the best film award at the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival.

The actor has just finished the shoot for his film "One By Two" in which he stars with Preeti, who was earlier seen in "Shor In The City". The film is also his debut as a producer.

He will also be seen in a special appearance in the Sonam Kapoor-Dhanush starrer "Raanjhnaa" releasing June 21.

Abhay Deol debuts on television as the host of Zee TV's Connected Hum Tum

Ever considered what it must feel like to hold a camera and record yourself in your house, capturing all that you say and do in your most personal space? Would you agree to carry the camera and shoot yourself as you go to work, step out to shop or attend a class? Would you have conversations with the camera about your innermost state of mind and broadcast it on national television? A vast majority of us would gulp down hard and go “What??? NO WAY! I could never do that!” But six courageous women of different ages and at different stages in their lives, have dared to bare it all - their hopes, their worst fears, their insecurities, their mistakes, their triumphs, their joys and sorrow – on national television for the world to see! And what has emerged is a vibrant picture of what being a woman in the year 2013 is all about – a fresh, first-of-its-kind reality series called ‘Connected Hum Tum’ that starts on Zee TV at 10 PM on Monday, 3 June 2013.

Lending a male perspective on all the exciting developments in these six women’s lives will be the celebrity host of the show, Abhay Deol. Touted as the thinking woman’s dream man, Abhay will regale the audience with his sparkling wit, spot-on observations and tongue-in-cheek commentary on all that’s brewing in the women’s lives.

Speaking of his debut on television, Abhay said, “We deal with women in such a wide range of roles … be it our own mothers, wives, girlfriends, sisters, colleagues at work … they color the very fabric of our everyday existence. Yet, women are such a maze that we, as men, can never really completely understand. ‘Connected Hum Tum’ is an attempt to demystify women and thereby understand relationships better … The idea of women shooting their own lives and baring their soul on national television is a first. To watch six women deal with the real drama of their lives in their own individual ways, will help us understand them and, in turn, ourselves better. As the host of the show, I intend to leave the audience with how I perceive the women through my lens! I will raise questions that will make them think …”

Ajay Bhalwankar, Head, Content- Hindi GECs, ZEEL said, “The core idea at the heart of ‘Connected Hum Tum’ is to bring families together by demystifying relationships. In studying the mind space of six women at different crossroads in life, Zee TV gives the audiences a chance to understand the psyche of today’s Indian woman, thereby understanding the women in our own lives better.” He added, “To say that we’re excited about this project would be an understatement. As a format of entertainment, the show is something India has not experienced yet. We laud the courage of these six bold women who have agreed to put their mind, soul and space out for everyone to see. Through the cameras, six parallel stories unfold and six lives gradually become connected as each woman experiences transformative life changes. Each of these women embarks on a journey of self-discovery and what the viewers get is a compelling, if not addictive reality viewing experience on television.”

Developed originally in Israel, ‘Connected’ as a format has emerged to be a phenomenon on television across countries like Denmark, Holland, France and USA. This international format is brought to India by Disney UTV.

Avi Armoza of Armoza Formats, the international distributors of the show format said, “We at Armoza Formats are delighted to have our internationally acclaimed format ‘Connected’ launched in India. We are sure that this will only add to the massive global success of ‘Connected’ as it enters into a land of rich culture and tradition.”

Ram Landes, the creator of the show said, “It’s very exciting to see ‘Connected’ travel to India. In a country so culturally rich, and with the terrific cast that ZEE has brought in, we are sure this will make for a fascinating show. In the process of taking ‘Connected’ worldwide, we've met TV channels and production companies in over 10 countries, and I am extremely impressed with the ability and creativity of the professional staff of the production in India.”

Each of the six women who have embarked on this journey have undergone technical training in terms of using the camera in the most natural manner, coaching in terms of adjusting to the presence of a camera so as to minimize its interference with their behavior, viewing sessions of what they have filmed in isolation and in a group and monitoring changes in their behavior as a result of the filming process.

Connected Hum Tum (Abhay Deol's Television Debut) Promo

Connected Hum Tum (Abhay Deol's Television Debut) Promo - Starts 3rd June 2013 @ 10 Pm