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‘Kasauti…’ on Star takes another generation leap

New Delhi, May 6: Generation leaps seem to be the ”in thing” in television soaps, specially those from the stable of Balaji Telefilms.

Close on the heels of its contemporaries ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ and ‘Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki’ undergoing generation leaps for the second time ‘Kasauti Zindagi Kay’ is not far behind in trailing them.

The serial will take a 20-year leap with the tranformation of protagonist Prerna Bajaj, played by Shweta Tiwari, from an affectionate mother to a stern head of the Bajaj family.

In keeping with Prerna’s status as the stern matriarch of the Bajaj household, the producers have designed a unique look for her character.

In her new ‘avataar’, she will be seen sporting a ‘’simple but elegant look”, sources in the Star Plus revealed, adding that as a widow in the show, she will be seen draped in chiffon sarees with parsi work on it.

Keeping in line with her character, designer Nim Sood has used only pastel colours for her wardrobe which has been accentuated with bare minimum jewellery, they added.

”There is a very exclusive, but at the same time serene look given to her. Instead of the dangling earrings and colorful bangles, she will now be seen wearing antique jewellery studded with different kinds of semi-precious stones like emeralds and rubies along with a simple bangle,” the soucers said.

Overall, in this segment of the show, Prerna will be seen in a simple, refined yet elegant look,” they added.

Like all the previous shows undergoing generation leaps, the latest 20-year leap for ‘Kasauti…’, its second since the show began, is being seen as an attempt to add freshness to the show.

In this context, those in the Star Plus and Balaji Telefilms feel that aging of Prerna and going forward 20 years will bring in a breeze of newness to the show.

”In the West, weekly shows get seasonal breaks. But the commercial aspect here does not allow us to do the same. So, in order to keep a long drawn show interesting, we have to refurbish it from time to time,” producers of the serial said.

”We cover the entire cycle of a protagonist’s life, youth, middle age and old age, by adding newer dimensions to it from time to time. Also, the younger generation after a leap adds a new freshness and spice to the show,” the producers added.

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Television’s highest-paid actors

Ekta Kapoor’s feud with Smriti Irani has apparently gained momentum. The latest buzz is that Smriti left Balaji Telefilms because she wanted a hike in her salary.
A Mumbai tabloid reported that Smriti demanded Rs 300,000 per day, three times the amount she reportedly gets.

We decided to take a look at the highest-paid television actors today, and Smriti — even with her present pay — topped the list.

Name: Shweta Tiwari
Claim to Fame: Kasautii Zindagi Kay
Character: Prerna
Her fee, industry talk has it, is Rs 35,000 per day
This pretty commerce graduate from Mumbai’s Burhani’s College has won the adoration and applause of critics and fans alike as Prerna in Kasautii Zindagi Kay.

She has always believed in herself and been very vocal. Today, she finds it strange that most people know her more by her screen name than her real name. But after six years of screen time, we are not surprised.

Shweta is eager to turn 60!

Tiwari has no qualms about playing the aging Prerna in the generation leap of the show ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’.

The show ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’ (Star Plus) is taking a generation leap soon and its protagonist Prerna, played by Shweta Tiwari, will age into a 60-year-old character. Interestingly, Shweta who has played Prerna for more than five years looks forward to her daily shoots.

She says, “Prerna’s character has had so many shades. There is so much to portray at every turn of events that I don’t feel bored.”

But now that ‘Kasautii’ is taking a leap; what is her take? “Generation leaps are a normal thing. We have taken one earlier too. It is essential for the story to move forward.

And no matter how much generation leaps may be criticised, people are watching it,” she asserts.

Talking about how much she relates to the character, Shweta says, “Only Ektaa (Kapoor, producer) and I understand Prerna well. Ektaa created the character and I have lived it. I know Prerna more than myself.” So has Prerna invaded Shweta’s personal space? “I don’t let that happen. As long as my make-up is on, I live Prerna’s life,” Shweta says.

Shweta hasn’t been taking up any other show. To that she says, “There is nothing new being offered on television. All serials look the same. I like to do different things.
Hence I did a few advertisements and did radio jockeying for some time. It was fun being an RJ. It’s amazing how you connect with people while you are being yourself.” She adds, “For now, apart from the leap in ‘Kasautii’ it’s the Bhojpuri film (produced by husband Raja Chaudhary) that I am looking forward to.”