Showing posts with label India's Best Dramebaaz By Zee TV. Show all posts
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18 Feb 2013
I love being on TV: Anurag Basu
Anurag Basu is a well known film director, having produced films like Life In a… Metro, Murder, Gangster and his latest hit Barfi. However, the fact is that this talented director graduated to the world of cinema from the small screen. And this has always kept him attached to TV. This time around, his association with television will be for Zee TV’s India’s Best Dramebaaz wherein he will be a part of the jury panel.
In a conversation with us, Anurag talked about judging and more…
Talking about his long association with TV, Anurag said, “I love being on TV, and I have no reservations whatsoever to take up any kind of work. Firstly, Zee TV has groomed my career (he started direction in Zee TV’s Tara and Saturday Suspense and later went on to do other shows for Zee) and secondly, I took this show because it was a children’s show. I am a selfish man; I am not worried of being part of any project wherein I gain something. And I know I will gain a lot from this show. As far as my other work is concerned, this show will not affect my plans.”
On kids having to put in the extra effort on television to make it big, the ace Director said, “They are not on the stage all the time. Amidst the participation, they will surely have their backstage kid games to play with the other contestants. At times you would be amazed to see how long they can play for. They hardly get tired. And as per the rules they are not asked to work for more than eight hours.”
On asking how difficult it is to work with children, he quipped, “I do ad films with kids, so you know you have to treat them differently. I make it a point to talk to them before starting shooting. I also talk to them like adult as they don’t like anyone treating them like kids. These things make shooting with them easy.”
Has he ever been a part of a stage show as a kid? He averred. “Yes, I remember when I was in second standard, I had to recite poetry on stage. But when I looked at so many people in front of me, I went blank. It took me five to six years to come on stage and it was possible only because of my parents. I would have always been shy had my parents not pushed me.”
On his daughters participating in reality shows, the man said, “I used to think that my daughters are talented, but when I see this talent, I think they don’t have a chance of participating in front of them.”
Since Dramebaaz is about finding talent in kids, we asked the dada (Anurag is fondly addressed as dada) of the industry if he would give few of these kids an opportunity to act in his films and he stated, “I won’t be making a film around them, but if I am making a film and I need a kid in it, I will definitely pick up some one. This is the best platform to audition and fish out the best of talents.”
Lastly, when we asked him about his plan to produce more shows for TV (his last being Love Story) he stated, “I did pitch a few shows to channels, but it did not work out. Once I have the time and the channels are ready to accept something different, I will be producing something again.”
All the best, Anurag!!!
The best thing about kids is that they don't cheat and butter up: Ragini Khanna
A girl with a million dollar smile, Ragini Khanna, who was last seen anchoring Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa, will be soon seen hosting Zee TV’s upcoming kids talent based reality show India's Best Dramebaaz. Rithvik Dhanjani is the co anchor in the project.
Talking at length of this show, Ragini says, “Shooting is currently on and I simply love to host it and never get tired. In fact, after seeing so many kids in action, I derive my energy from them. I have always been fond of kids as they are very innocent.”
“As for me, I had no clue about my career till I reached the graduation stage but I must say that these kids are working towards their dreams from such an early age. They are so confident and have zero percent stage fear. The best thing about them is that they don’t cheat and butter up.”
Talking about a particular incident, Ragini avers, “There was one cute six year old sardarji boy who came down for the audition in Delhi. He had worn plain ganji (banyan) and those silver chains. Though it was very cold, but the little kid was all fine and immensely confident. Since his dream is to become a rapper, he rapped continuously for five minutes at the audition. I must say that all the participant kids are exceptionally phenomenal.”
Well said, Ragini!!!
Sonali Bendre, Vivek Oberoi and Anurag Basu to judge India's Best Dramebaaz
We have been constantly tracking the latest updates on Zee TV’s next venture India’s Best Dramebaaz (Essel Productions).
The latest is that Sonali Bendre, Vivek Oberoi and Anurag Basu have been roped in to judge this reality show.
As reported earlier, this show that is looking out for exceptionally talented kids in the age group of 5 to 12 years, will be hosted by Pavitra Rishta star Rithvik Dhanjani along with Ragini Khanna who was last seen hosting Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
At a Zee TV press conference Sonali has been quoted as saying, “It is fun to shoot with kids. They make you laugh your guts out...I feel I'm reliving my childhood again.”
Keep reading this space for more updates on the show.
Ragini Khanna joins Rithvik Dhanjani as the co host of Zee TV's India's Best Dramebaaz
We earlier wrote about Rithvik Dhanjani being roped in by Essel Productions to host its upcoming talent based show on Zee TV, India’s Best Dramebaaz.
And guess what? We have learnt that the makers have roped in Ragini Khanna to co host the project.
“Yes, I am hosting it and I am really excited about it. I have already shot for one episode. I must say that I really happy to be a part of it as it is show with children which means unadulterated fun and entertainment. I just love kids.”
India’s Best Dramebaaz is a show that is looking for exceptionally talented kids between the age group of 5 to 12 years. The main goal is to identify kids with innovative and creative mind who have an inclination to act.
Rithvik Dhanjani to host Zee TV's India's Best Dramebaaz
Rithvik Dhanjani’s New Year has certainly begun on a high. Well…there is not an iota of doubt that Rithvik is one of the finest actors which the Indian television industry is proud to have at this point of time.
Thumping his presence with Star One’s Pyaar Kii Yeh Ek Kahaani (Balaji Telfilms), Rithvik is currently a part of Zee TV’s Pavitra Rishta (Balaji Telfilms). He also wowed everyone with his astounding dance performances in Colors’ Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (BBC Worldwide).
And with the onset of 2013, we have learnt that Rithvik has been roped in to host Zee TV’s upcoming talent based show, India’s Best Dramebaaz (Essel Productions).
It is a show that is looking for exceptionally talented kids between the age group of 5 to 12 years. The main goal is to identify kids with innovative and creative mind who have an inclination to act.
We tried getting in touch with Rithvik to get a confirmation but he remained unavailable for comment.
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