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Bade Achhe Lagte Hain

Ram Kapoor first made an impression on the audience when he shook a leg to Chunari Chunari in Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding. Many kilos later,he continues to rock television as the ladies’ man despite six-pack toting contemporaries around. He was first popular as Mr Walia on Kasamh Se and now as Mr Kapoor on Sony’s Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. A graduate from Sherwood College in Nainital and the Stanislavski Method Acting Academy in Los Angeles,Kapoor’s the fun family guy,both on- and off-screen with reputation of being the prankster on sets. According to the ladies,what makes him such a hit are his acting skills,positive attitude and his screen presence. The actor has a fan page too,www.ramkapoorrocks.com.

Anandi

Balika Vadhu

Avika Gor won the hearts of millions when she became the face of the age-old Indian tradition of child marriage on Colors’ BalikaVadhu. Anandi’s popularity as a child artiste lay in the innocence the character brought to the screen. She didn’t fall out of favour and continues to be among the top five characters even though the show took a generation leap. Today,she fights against injustice,is well-mannered,honest,family-oriented and confident. Pratyushi Bannerjee as the older Anandi will now also be seen as a contestant on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa’s new season.

Priya

Bade Achhe Lagte Hain

Sakshi Tanwar was aiming for the UPSC when she decided to give acting a shot. Coming from a conservative family,Tanwar made her name in the telly circles as the ideal bahu,Parvati on Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. She is now making waves as the wise,principled,confident and caring Priya on Sony’s Bade Achche Lagte Hain. Her character transcends from screen to real life as Tanwar fusses over everyone on the sets and is lovingly referred to as didi in return.

Gopi

Saath Nibhana Saathiya

Simplicity and honesty — this is what women seem to like about Gopi. Played by Jiaa Manek,Gopi is the naïve orphan who is ill-treated by her aunt and cousin on the Star Plus show. A graduate in mass media,Manek tried her luck on television when she auditioned for Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chaon Mein and then for Saath Nibhaana Saathiya where she was finally selected. In real life though,Manek is multi-talented and knows horse-riding,pottery and how to make chocolate.

Akshara

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

A Bachelor of Business Administration from Delhi,Hina Khan,interestingly,wanted to be a journalist. She had dreams to be an air-hostess too,until she cleared the audition for Yeh Rishta. Her saris are a huge hit with women,who also copy her style. Akshara’s good looks and her values,have made her popular.

Archana

Pavitra Rishta

As Archana,she is the ideal wife,mother,daughter and employee. Zee’s Pavitra Rishta anchors in Archana’s character and thrives on Archana and her husband Manav’s relationship. The scenario off the screen,according to industry insiders,is quite different. Ankita Lokhande is said to throw tantrums on the sets and refuses to come in character for press meets. She also refused to play the older woman when the show took an 18-year leap.

Jaskiran Kapoor