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Thursday

Abigail Jain

Abigail Jain (born February 27, 1992) is an Indian Television actress best known for her role as Kakoon in the Hindi television drama Kya Dill Mein Hai and as Madhu in Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai.

Biography
Abigail Jain was born in Mumbai. In a short span of time she got her first break with Balaji Telefilms and she attained a lot of success in Hindi serial. She got the main lead role of Kakoon in Balaji Telefilms serial Kya Dill Mein Hai on 9X. She is also doing another serial to where she plays a cameo as Gitika in another Balaji Telefilms serial on Star Plus. She have before also been a contestant of dance reality shows like Kaun Jeetege Bollywood Ka Ticket on 9X and Nachle Ve With Saroj Khan where she played as a contestant on NDTV Imagine.

Personal life
Abigail Jain was born in Mumbai, India. She was born in Mumbai, India and still lives in Mumbai. She was born to Faylene Jain and Rajiv Jain. Her father Rajiv Jain is a very famous and known Bollywood cinematographer, he has done many movies, ads, videos and many other things. Abigail has a younger sister named Kimberly who is also an actress, she did her debut in Balaji Telefilms new hit serial bandini on NDTV Imagine where she plays the role of virba.

Career
Abigail Jain got her first break with Balaji Telefilms Dil Mein Hai

This passionate drama is about a Bengali girl, Kaakon, who loses her heart to the man of her dreams.The lovely Abigail, Ekta Kapoor’s new find, plays the lead role of a girl named Kaakon (Abigail), who goes against her parents’ wishes and marries the handsome Rahul Punj. Kaakon’s marriage has in store for her a lot of surprises that will take her through a roller coaster ride, but nothing will stop her from loving the man of her dreams, for she firmly believes in love against all odds. The drama depicts the journey of this Indian woman as she faces life’s realities. It portrays her as a strong and brave woman who, when put through trying times, will go against her inherited traditional values to fight for her rights. Kya Dill Mein Hai is about setting yourself free and moving ahead in today’s India. Says Abigail, “I am delighted and fortunate to have got the biggest break anybody could ever have got – with Ekta Kapoor and with 9X. I love the story of Kya Dill Mein Hai, and I am looking forward to the wonderful role I have got to play as Kaakon.”

So join Kaakon in her journey in this gripping story of Love, Sacrifice and Betrayal.

Television career
Serial Channel
Kya Dill Mein Hai (2007-2008) 9X
Lux Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket (2008) 9X
Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna (2008-2009) STAR Plus
Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai (2009-2010) STAR Plus
Bandini (TV series) (2010) NDTV Imagine
Dil Se Diya Vachan (2010-2011) Zee TV

Saturday

Madan Jain

Madan Jain is a Bollywood Film actor. Here is a list of his films:

Page 3  2005
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke  2001  - Madhuris brother in law
Sangharsh  1999
Zakhm  1998  - Anwar Hashmi - Journalist
Vijeta  1996  - Advocate
Gundaraj  1995
God and Gun  1995
Pratibandh  1990
Kaal Chakra  1988
Thikana  1987  - Cameraman Avinash
Banoo  1987
Ankush  1986  - Shashi
Saaransh  1984  - Vilas Chitre
Ardh Satya  1983
Vijeta  1982  - Angads friend
Sazaye Maut  1981
Kalyug  1981  - Kulkarni
Chakra  1981
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai  1980

Darsheel Safary

Darsheel Safary was born on  9th March 1996 in a Jain family. Darsheel is an Indian film actor working in Hindi Bollywood films. He is best known for his highly critically acclaimed portrayal of a dyslexic child in the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par.

In 2007, Safary made his acting debut in Taare Zameen Par, playing the film's protagonist Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi. Safary was discovered by script writer and creative director, Amol Gupte during late 2006 when he was looking for a male lead for his film, Taare Zameen Par. After going through hundreds of auditions, Gupte found Safary at Shiamak Davar’s dancing school, "Summer Funk". In choosing Safary, Gupte had a number of boys audition for a scene in which they would informally describe how they would "bunk" school after being given a few scenarios. He recalls, “It was a tough call. But Darsheel has the mischief in his eyes to be Ishaan. Everyone just naturally gravitated towards him."

Safary's performance as a struggling dyslexic child in the film was unanimously praised and he won several awards for his performance. Many prominent film critics have praised Safary for his performance including, Taran Adarsh from indiaFM who wrote, "Taare Zameen Par belongs to Master Darsheel Safary. A performance that makes the best of performances pale in comparison. A performance that deserves brownie points. A performance that'll always come first on your mind the moment someone mentions Taare Zameen Par. A performance that's impeccable, flawless and astounding. A performance that moves you and makes you reflect on your growing years. A performance that merits a special award!"
Awards
 
Winner
2008: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance - Taare Zameen Par

Nominated
2008: Filmfare Best Actor Award - Taare Zameen Par

Star Screen Awards

Winner
2008: Star Screen Award for Best Child Artist -Taare Zameen Par
2008: Star Screen Award Special Jury Award - Taare Zameen Par

Zee Cine Awards

Winner
2008: Zee Cine Award - Critics' Choice Best Actor - Taare Zameen Par
2008: Zee Cine Awards' Most Promising Debut (Child Artiste) - Taare Zameen Par

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