Meet the new Jhansi Ki Rani

Jhansi Ki Rani has grown up. Starting this week, Kratika Sagar will take on from Ulka Gupta as Rani Laxmibai. Kratika has been practicing swordsmanship, horse-riding and mastering the dialect, in fact the actress is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that she plays the legendary freedom fighter with dignity and elan. Of course, viewers will miss the sprightly little Manu played by Ulka but it’s high time the rani grew up, in the serial that is!
Pratigya on top
For three weeks now, Pratigya has been topping the TRP charts and the lead actor Arhaan is over the moon. The youngster dreamt of being an actor and it has come true. He remembers his childhood days when he used to lock himself up in a room and refuse to come out of it for hours because he used to make up his own lines and practice it. Says Arhaan “I feel the days I used to lock myself up in a room and practice my lines have finally paid off. I am happy my acting abilities are being recognised.”
Environment-friendly
Sudhir Sharma’s 12/24 Karol Bagh on Zee is the only show which is totally produced outside Mumbai and has a permanent set in Chattarpur in Delhi located on a farm house. Only ten percent of the five acre land is used for the set. The remaining area is a proper farm house with orange trees. To protect the environment, the production house spends a lot on the maintenance of the complete set and farm house. There is a strict rule to avoid garbage on the sets. Anybody who throws paper or paper plates is penalised and has to pay by treating the unit members. As a result, everyone is extremely careful on the sets and keeps it neat and clean. Jhansi Ki Rani to end
After the tough combat, the battle ground is all set to be at peace in Zee TV's popular show Jhansi Ki Rani. As of now, the war is already declared and the show will see a logical end on June 3. The show which was premiered in August 2009 made Ulka Gupta (young Rani Laxmi Bhai) a star and she brought in great ratings and response for the show. After the leap, people wholeheartedly accepted Kratika Sengar as well as their new Rani. __________________