Mumbai, June 5 : Actress Vidya Balan, who started her acting career with popular TV sitcom “Hum Paanch”, says she loves to watch romantic TV shows. But due to her hectic schedule, she is not able to follow them.

The 37-year-old, who plays the role of Vasudha Prasad in the forthcoming romantic drama film “Hamari Adhuri Kahani”, will next be seen doing a cameo in popular soap opera “Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar”.

As per the track of the Sony Entertainment Television show, Ragini (Pallavi Kulkarni) is seen extremely worried for her daughter Nishii (Rhea Sharma) as she is unable to conceive. When Nishii comes to know that she can never be a mother, she tries to commit suicide by slitting her wrist. Ragini is heartbroken to see her daughter in this condition. 

“I have seen the promos of 'Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar' and they are very intriguing. I love relationship-based shows, but unfortunately due to my schedule I don’t get the time to follow them regularly,” Vidya said in a statement. 

“I had a great time shooting for the sequence as it’s a very beautifully written scene. Sometimes we share our deep secrets with strangers and that’s what has been shown in the scene. Also it was fun shooting with Pallavi. Since we both are from Chembur, we have that connect between us,” “The Dirty Picture” actress added.

Talking about her experience of shooting with the National Award winning actress, Pallavi said: “Vidya is one of my most favourite actors. When I came to know that we will be shooting this sequence, I was super happy. I have met Vidya in the past too but shooting with her was an altogether different experience. I wish I get a chance to work with her again in the future.”

Directed by Mohit Suri, “Hamari Adhuri Kahani”, which also stars Emraan Hashami and Rajkummar Rao, will release on June 12.

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Shaan shoots with swollen face for 'The Voice India' 

Bollywood singer Shaan, who will next appear as a coach in “The Voice India”, was seen dabbing wet cloth on his face to keep the swelling on his cheek down while shooting for the premiere of the singing based reality show.

According to a source from the set, Shaan was actually working out with a resistance band, which unfortunately got snapped out of his hand and landed on his face with such force that he ended up with an inflammation. However, the 42-year-old kept going with the shoot despite the swollen face.

“Shaan was accidentally hit by a resistance band on the sets while he was working out before getting into the shot. But unfortunately the band hit his cheek and his face was all red and swollen. The coach of the show was down with terrible pain but he shot for the entire episode with great spirit and enthusiasm,” the source said in a statement.

Hosted by actor Karan Tacker, the Indian version of the internationally acclaimed TV show "The Voice" will be aired on &TV starting Saturday.

The show will see Himesh Reshammiya, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Mika Singh as coaches, who will lead their respective teams to the finale through three phases -- Blinds, Battles and Live.

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Slim Sunidhi to flaunt Rs.300,000 outfit!

Singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who has lost oodles of weight and will be seen in her new avatar in singing based reality show “The Voice India”, will flaunt a dress worth Rs.300,000, especially created for her by internationally acclaimed Indian fashion designers Falguni and Shane Peacock.

The “Piku” singer will wear the dress for a two minute-performance during the premiere of the &TV show on Saturday.

“I'm really excited about my performance for the first episode of 'The Voice India'. Everything about the evening was just so grand -- right from the spectacular production, the choreography, and my look,” Sunidhi said in a statement.

“Falguni and Shane Peacock are among the best designers we have and they have done such a fabulous job of designing my outfit for the performance. I fell in love with it the second I saw it. Everything was perfect to me. I'm sure the viewers would be just as impressed," she added.

Apart from Sunidhi, the Indian version of the internationally acclaimed TV show "The Voice" will feature Himesh Reshammiya, Shaan and Mika Singh as coaches, who will lead their respective teams to the finale through three phases -- Blinds, Battles and Live.