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PIX: Sanjay Leela Bhansali launches debut TV show, Saraswathichandra

Last updated on: February 15, 2013 15:01 IST
The sets of Saraswathichandra

After a brief stint as reality show judge, Sanjay Leela Bhansali forays into television with a soap opera titled Saraswathichandra.

Based on the famous Gujarati novel of the same name written by Govardhan Tripathi, the show will go on air from February 25, replacing Khamoshiyaan on Star TV.

The filmmaker launched the new show with a magnificent set at Film City in Goregaon, a western Mumbai suburb.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Last updated on: February 15, 2013 15:01 IST
Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Bhansali, who was previously seen on the small screen as a judge on the reality show X Factor, is also working on Ram Leela, his new film starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.

Gautam Rode and Jennifer Winget

Last updated on: February 15, 2013 15:01 IST
Gautam Rode and Jennifer Winget

Television actors Gautam Rode and Jennifer Winget, set to play the protagonists in th show, were also present at the launch.

Monica Bedi

Last updated on: February 15, 2013 15:01 IST
Monica Bedi

Former Bigg Boss inmate Monica Bedi will reportedly play a pivotal character in the show.

Yatin Karyekar

Last updated on: February 15, 2013 15:01 IST
Yatin Karyekar

Veteran television actor Yatin Karyekar was also present at the do.