Having returned to serials in a lead role in Kya Hua Tera Vada after six long years, Mona Singh has taken a break from reality shows. “I did two dance shows and won both. Besides I have hosted several shows and done multiple seasons of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa and Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega. Now I am completely occupied with Kya Hua Tera Vada and if it works well I will stay away from reality shows for at least a year,” says Mona.

Winding up the act
With Navya winding up next week, Shaheer Sheikh, who played Anant in it, is planning to take a long break from acting. “I was cut off from my family and friends for one year. They feel I have changed completely because I didn’t keep in touch with them. But that’s really not the case. Shooting every day for 12 hours was too exhausting. I was left with no time to call anyone,” he says. So, what is he planning to do next? “I will learn something new, maybe editing, direction or music composing,” he says. What about acting? “Of course, I am open to it. But I need time to come out of the character Anant. I am very attached to him. The show was a big change for me. However, if something interesting comes my way and if it excites me I will consider it. But currently I need a break,” he signs off.

— Snippets by A.L. Chougule